Dawit Alemu - East Los Angeles College

Professor: Dawit Alemu

Department: TBD

College: East Los Angeles College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• 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:

Dont take him for any Calculus class. He gives you a small amount of time on quizzes which are easy but you no time to check your work, so you will finish when he says times up. His writing is pretty bad, cant understand what he writes on wall. If he didn't give quizzes he would be great.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a great teacher a lot of quizzes and test

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His accent was no issue at all. He goes FAST, so if you can't self-study this class is not for you. Every chapter is different and loaded with info, that's what makes this class hard--it is stressful. Very patient with people's lack of participation and he will try his best to help you pass the class. Lots of drops but that's expected for Calc 2

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

4 Tests, 4 Quizzes, no midterm, 1 Final, gives study guides. Class started off almost full, finished with about 14 people left. His accent is a bit hard to understand and writes small on the board. Does give some extra credit, grades thoroughly with hw. Would arrive at least 10min late and be done with lecture 10min late.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STATS227
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dawit Alemu Is the worst profesor at east Los Angeles college. My class started at 7:30am he will get to class at 7:45am. He would always rush durning lecture really hard to understand his language And Messi writing .... and dont expect him to have a study day with the class before test or final because he the type that wont give study days.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH263
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alemu was one of the best math teachers I have ever had! His lectures were clear and concise, actively participate in class and he will favor you. Gives out extra credit opportunities, very helpful any time of the day. Plus, this professor is passionate about his work and that makes class a lot more fun. Do your job and you'll pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alemu goes really fast on lectures. Ask questions if needed. Is willing to help during office hours. A lot of HW, but it's essential to pass the tests. This class is more of a self study class. Do not recommend taking him if you struggle in math.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alemu did have a strong accent but if you get used to it, it doesn't really matter. His standard is strict ,but the quizes and exams are all from the examples he gave on the class and homework. Therefore it is quite easy to get an A. There will be one quiz and one exam for every chapter,so you have to work on it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is pretty hard to understand at times. Usually is more verbal with explaining the material and moves very fast, but if you are having trouble he will help you. He won't tolerate talking or phone usage. All homework is in the book and its pretty tedious. Tests are pretty difficult you have to know the material to pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. Quizzes and texts are super easy. He may refer to the book or the exercises he mentioned in class. The only thing is, he has heavy accent and the writing is not clear sometimes. Anyway, he is a great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very Patient. Quizzes are not hard, exam drop one low. The final study guide all come from quizzes and test. A lot of homework, if you take seriously to do the homework, you will pass exam easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Alemu obviously cares for his students and tries his best to teach them the material. However, he is a bit unorganized in his teaching method (ex: not clear which formula is applied to which problem). He also writes very small and messy. His exams are pretty hard and I dont feel like he prepares you enough for it. I would avoid taking him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH260
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He is caring and will explain the concept until you understand. Quizzes and tests are easy if you pay attention in class and do the homework.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH115125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Alemu is a great professor, but only if you're actually paying attention. If you don't pay any attention and skip class, you really won't do great in the class. He is always open to answering questions and he genuinely knows and cares about the stuff he teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good instructor, I would take if again if i had the chance.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors in the mathematics department of ELAC, which is the best department in the whole college. A lot of help from them with tutors as well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH227
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alemu has a clear grading criteria; follow it and you'll pass. Winter session is very fast paced but that is obvious since it is a 5 week course. He is a really good instructor, definitely recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH227
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Writes very small and very sloppy. Talks unclear and fast. I only had him for the first day of winter session, but that was enough for me to drop. Advice: don't take during winter, it's too much all at once.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

Very straight forward, drops lowest test score, no hoops to jump through.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alemu really cares about his students, always encourages questions, and will explain the concept until you understand. He gives quizzes halfway through each chapter. We had 4 tests & drops the lowest. His tests & quizzes reflect the examples we do in class, study those and you should be good. He gives alot of homework. Nice guy overall.