Hoa Nguyen - Saddleback College

Professor: Hoa Nguyen

Department: TBD

College: Saddleback College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH26
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very clear and tests are doable if you do the homework. If you don't do simple mistakes and revise your proofs before exams, linear algebra should be a doable A. His tests are manageable and weekly quizzes are easy too. He's available for office hours and would be willing to clarify any doubts. I'd take his class again hands down.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you do the homework and visit his embedded tutor Stephen, his class becomes much more manageable and less overwhelming. He is a strict grader but if you do the homework he assigns, you will do well on his tests. Not passing this class is a reflection on you, not him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CALC3C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've had 3 classes with this professor and have 3 A's. His lectures are easy to understand. Quizzes once a week with a couple questions. They're easy if you study. On tests he grades strictly but nothing abnormal, the questions are medium in difficulty, if you put in the time the A is doable. He's a great guy with plenty of math/dad jokes

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH124
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! It felt like he always came to class happy to teach, and that attitude was infectious. He spent every lecture doing problems on the board while explaining each step and answering questions clearly. Most homework was optional but he did hand out a small worksheet with 2-4 problems once a week for credit. Can't recommend enough!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA253
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nguyen deserves a higher rating! He has YouTube videos to help your understanding more. Easy maditory 3 question weekly homework and quiz. There is textbook homework too but its not to be handed in. Lectures are clear with lots of examples. Made it super straight forward. Extra credit on exams too! I really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn math take his class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH124
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nguyen is a great math professor. He makes you work hard for your grade and if you work hard, in this class be ready to work as twice as harder as you work. He uses mnemonics to help you learn math formulas, which I found helpful. I learned a lot of math from his class, and I will definitely take another class with him in the future.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Came from IVC to take him because IVC profs are terrible. Prof Nguyen is very caring and wants students to understand the material. He teaches to try and prepare students for Math 3C. There are quite a lot of quizzes to help boost (or hurt) your grade so stay on top of hw problems he gives. Tests were modeled after hw problems. Very solid pick!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA253
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Out of all my math professors, Professor Nguyen was my favorite. I got a pretty low grade in this class due to laziness on my first test, but he was a great teacher. He was hilarious and worked hard to help everyone and answer questions. He makes you work for your grade but gives great lectures + easy HW. I would gladly take him again if I had to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nguyen is one of my favorite professors ever; he's definitely extremely enthusiastic and passionate about what he does. His exams/quizzes aren't too difficult (many of the questions are directly from the homework), and he's very good at teaching and explaining difficult concepts. He's also funny too, making the class very enjoyable!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Nguyen is a great guy. One of the better math teacers I have ever had. You know this guy cares when he has videos for pretty much every topic on his course website. Very good at explaining things. I did not find the material particularly challenging because I put the time in to understand it. And he likes Pearl Jam. Can't go wrong take him

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I have had. His lectures are fun and engaging, his homework is to the point and tests are easy if you work like an hour a day. Easy A. I dont get how people call his tests difficult. Honestly- its a math class. The only reason youll bomb it is because you recently left high school and have no idea how to study. Smh.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Continued of prev review (part 2) cuz character limit. The prof has a great personality and is a very good teacher. I had to retake 3B so I took his class this summer. Compared, to the other prof, prof Nguyen really prepares you for his exams. His quizzes give you a clue on what is on the exam. Most people who do bad dont do their hw. Use chegg!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His score is skewed because a he teaches a lot of lower level math students(He really is a good teacher). I took his calc class over the summer (very fast paced). I recommend to use chegg for hw and watching his math videos BEFORE the lecture. He really does prepare you for test, but you got to understand everything on notes,ws,& hw. (Part 1)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The prof. takes time to explain the material for you to really understand, not to mention he makes learning the hard material fun and gives good analogies. His tests are hard but mostly nothing you haven't seen, so do his worksheets, homework and review the quizzes. Very approachable and one of the best math professors I've had, highly recommend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH3C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nguyen's tests are very hard and he doesn't give much partial credit. There is at least one quiz each week which is usually based on the hardest problems from the homework. The homework is ungraded/"optional," but I would do it to prepared for tests and quizzes. Also, don't come into class late!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you fail 2/4 tests, you won't have enough points to get a C. You have to work really hard to get that A. Homework is turned in, and quizzes every week. Only 4 tests and a Final. Stopped taking roll after a couple of weeks. Had a bunch of youtube videos about every lesson. Great guy, just makes you work really bloody hard for that A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. If you put in the time you will succeed. Lectures are easy to understand and he has tons of youtube videos to help if you are struggling. His office hours are a little rough. You have to study if you want to pass and you need to go to class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice and funny guy. Class has homework and quizzes due every week. He has a bunch of youtube videos in case you don't understand the lecture. Takes roll in the beginning but stops after a fewweeksThere are 4 exams(120 points) and the final(160). If you fail 2 exams, you won't be able to catch up to get a C. Study and do optional hw or u will fail.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Be ready to study for a long time, but he is very caring about his students future and wants them to learn. His lectures are great.