Thanh Truong - Sierra College

Professor: Thanh Truong

Department: Mathematics

College: Sierra College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH0024
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

so i went to the dean to complain about this professor which I've never done before, if you absolutely have to take him do your homework perfectly and keep great records. No one in our class knew our true grade until the day before the final. He doesn't care about his students, or his job. There was a 20 person signed petition to get him removed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH61057
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

First of all, he cannot speak English, and nor can you understand him. To me, and even the rest of class, all we hear is gibberish. Homework is worth 33.3% of your grade, which is ridiculous! And most of the time, people missed points on it for no real reason. Class is right now pushing for him to be fired. I just wish that he could speak English.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH24
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. He doesn't explain concepts and his accent makes understanding him extremely difficult. Only take this if you are great at math.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH29
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice guy and if you ask him for help he is more than willing. At times, he is hard to understand, but as long as you are paying attention you should do well. His tests are open notes and you can also ask him questions. He totally knows the material and can answer pretty much any question you throw at him, his only downfall is his accent

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

professor has a very strong accent, impossible to understand at times, and does not go over the example to clarify detail of the problem or answer.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

nope nope nope nope nope, unless you speak his native tongue do Not take this class. if you stick it out, i salute you

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH
• 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:

Horrible!!! his accent is so strong you can not understand anything he says

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH42
• 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:

He's a nice guy, but a HORRIBLE professor. His lessons/homework are completely different to his tests. He is very difficult to understand and is easily frustrated by his students. He would always yell, "GO BACK TO ALGEBRA" and insult people. While we were testing, he would go outside and smoke in the bushes.. Math genius, but a terrible professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH42
• 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:

Skipping steps for Calculas. How can we student understand such a confusing subject? Concepts and steps are both not clear. Tests are harder than the homework and what he teach. 2 hrs test include 10 problems with 3 to 6 questions on each problem. Can it be a bit more reasonable?

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH581
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

After a week or two, you get used to the accent and the way he teaches. He gives you multiple tries on exams and homework. He encourages the class to participate together to foster learning.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor knows how to do math really well but when it comes to helping out he doesn't go over proper steps but expects them on the homework, his accent is extremely hard to understand. Other than that, his class is extremely simple.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wow, this teacher is really nice but it is soooo hard to understand him. Other people are right when they say you have to teach yourself this stuff if you dont get it in class. So if you are just getting out of 582 and are used to the labs, then prepare to spend as much time in the math lab cause you'll need it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Unless you're a math whiz and can teach yourself, DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS. He is extremely difficult to understand and stops answering questions after you ask more than one. Literally, he tells you to stop asking questions & just take notes instead. His tests are hard & he grades diligently. Worst math teacher I've ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• 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:

He lets you use notes on tests and make corrections on tests. He will answer all of your questions, but sometimes it is difficult to understand him because of his accent. Must use textbook to achieve greater clarity (viewing the example problems.)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• 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 a class from him. He has a thick accent he doesn't really explain what he's doing. He just writes stuff on the board and expects you to know what he's doing. He is also NOT nice. He called the whole class lazy because we didn't understand a concept. He also yelled at us for wanted 2 questions from the homwork explained.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH29
• 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:

He is a nice guy but it's REALLY hard to understand him. All tests are open book, notes, etc. He goes over a chapter a week, so you need to keep up. If you aren't getting it get help! I had to go to the math lab and he tries to help but I justcouldnt understand him sometimes. His accent is very strong. Overall not bad teacher, you'll just have to p

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT29
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is extremely hard to understand him! Mostly because of his accent, but the fact that he skips steps in his example problems doesn't help. I would consider myself to be good at math, but definitely struggled in this class! I wouldn't recommend taking this class unless you are a math wiz.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STATS13
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take him. His accent is strong but he is super nice and will help you with anything you dont understand. you can use notes on all tests and take group tests alot so that is easy. he tells good stories too. i would def recomend him and take him again. and gives out good grades.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• 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:

You can't understand him at all! He has a very thick accent, but you get used to it. We got to use our book and notes on tests. Amd on the final you can use your notes. You can also make corrections on tests. I thought his class was fairly hard, mainly because you couldn't understand him half the time!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH008
• 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:

He has a very strong accent and his use of the english language is limited. If you want to get a good grade in this class be sure that you can teach yourself from the book and get to know your fellow classmates just be aware that 2/3 drop because of his english use. Also, he has a wierd sense of humor, so don't take it personal.