Lev Vayngortin - City College of San Francisco

Professor: Lev Vayngortin

Department: TBD

College: City College of San Francisco

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH110B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Math 110C back in 97. At least I studied for one test and for the final. I should have been studying more carefully. The lectures were fun because it was like being in a classroom I would imagine in USSR. The lecture is more old school. Mr Vayngortin told me that he disliked that some students appeared to be dishonest with respect to grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The usual math class. He may come off difficult to understand to some students, as he has a pretty thick accent. As long as you have a basic understanding of algebra you should be able to pass easily. Homework is there but is not mandatory.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yes He has an accent(only difficult thing about this course). Get over it. He knows what to do. If you research him like I did, he has a PhD. Not many tests. The summer class never need to turn in homework. Tests are similar to the homework. So do the homework and ask questions after class. Take care Professor Vayngortin!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH95
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lev knows his stuff. He says that you memorize the trigonometric functions by doing the problems. So true! Use it or lose it. However, he is not very approachable. Students need to be willing to reach out, of course, but the bottom line is he doesn't really care if you're there. He's not awful, but his lack of passion makes trig a slog.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH90
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vayngortin has a thick accent that takes a while to understand. He says he is willing to help, but he seems bothered every time you ask for help. He teaches straight from the book, so if you understand basic algebra, the book makes it easy to learn what he does not teach.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really chill guy. Tomorrow is the last day of the course and I highly recommend him. Yes He has an accent(only difficult thing about this course). Get over it. He knows what to do. If you research him like I did, he has a PhD. Not many tests. Do some of the homework. Tests more difficult than homework though. Take care Professor Vayngortin!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH110B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't explain anything, he'll simply do examples on the board, skipping steps and assuming you remember every single detail from algebra and trig. He assigns every odd problem from each section covered, which is an average of 100 problemsweek. The worst part? The questions on the exams are from another book, so you never know what to expect.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

To me, Math is very clear cut. He tends to explain the process and then has you practice a bunch of the problems from the book. He does have a bit of an accent and seems uninterested BUT if you actually participate he has a slight spark of hope in his students and seems willing to help. Closed mouths don't get fed- have a question? Ask.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 30588
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pros: -Asks the class if the lecture is clear and repeats if it wasn't, Cons: -Somewhat hard to hear accent, his exams are MUCH tougher than the ones the textbook gives YMMV: -Assigns HW, but doesn't check them, not all days are lecture days but are "practice days", walks out of class for a smoke when he's not lecturing, stoic personality

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH95
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vayngortin doesnt dedicate a lot of time to teaching in his class, he often just gives you time to do problems from the book. This is very uninteracting and his thick accent makes it very difficult for you to understand concepts when he is teaching. he leaves for smoke breaks and to talk on his cell phone not recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 110B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay, so, he generously lets students use notes on tests, but if you did not study--you won't have enough time to finish. He also drops the lowest test grade. He isn't at all enthusiastic, but you have to try to put your part in paying attention and taking notes to pass. You have to try to do the homework even if he does not collect it to practice.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a master of mathematics. However, he is not a teacher. He is very bad at teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is ok to use ur notes, book and calc. during the tests, but if u didn't practice enough u won't have time to finish. He gives some "not in the book" info during the lecture which most likely will be on the test, so come to class. If you work hard, ask questions and practice you will pass and get a good grade!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He clearly knows math. If you have problems you can come to him during the class and he explain. The only thing for me was that he skips steps or assume certain things when he does problems on the board which may be confusing. Work hard and u will b fine!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• 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:

This guy is a real peice of work. Just a crusty, crotchety, pissed off, little man. He really knows math but you will have to fight for any actual instruction. He is terribly dis-organized and blatantly rude to everyone. Rely on the book and do the HW! The tests are insanely hard and full of trick q's. DONT take him summer semester.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 51457
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's talking about. But he talks in such a low voice you can't hear him. He asks "do you get it" but its jus a front. It doesn't seem like he could care less if you "get it", and he gets pissed if you say "no I don't get it". I could watch youtube video's about the same material and be fine, but I need the course...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand what he says but easy to pass. Do HW!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH95
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Show up to class on time every time. Make sure he knows your name. There are only a few tests, he drops the lowest and also gives extra points for those who show motivation to learn. No assigned homework. So its up to you to study. I Highly rec. studying geometry and algebra thouroughly before taking his trig class. He has no time to retrain.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH95
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He tries to be helpful, but fails terribly at it. I felt that his examples were not enough. I really liked trig before taking this class. He made me dislike it. But he seems like a nice person, just not good enough a teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH110A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lev is a good teacher but you'll only learn if you put in the time for homework. He's always willing to go through difficult homework problems at the beginning of class. Visit his office hours! He's not there to entertain you!