Reviews of professor Duong (Rita) Than

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her prerecorded lectures were unclear, hard to follow, and overall not very helpful. She could use a better microphone and add some charisma. Linear/matrix algebra is already a very difficult course and she didn't make it easier. There is an essay project due at the end of the quarter which is pretty dumb.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Rita is very caring of her students success in her class. She always made herself available even outside of her office hours. Be prepared to work in order to pass her class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Rita is a nice professor, but the course was tough, calc 2 isn't an easy class to take online. Had to use a lot of outside resources because her lectures were not helpful. She assigns weekly written hw assignments, webhw, 2 oral exams, 2 midterm quizzes and 1 final. Goodluck taking her class and calc 2 in general.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Really awesome teacher. I did terrible in her class but I was taking too many courses and just burnt out. She could tell and still tried to get me through it. Great support, listens, adapts, and really tries to get you to understand.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
(TMATH 109) Professor Than is willing to listen to her students. When a classmate of mine asked if we could use notes on quizzes, Professor Than asked us if we wanted to and allowed it. It is fairly easy to get a high score as long as you attend lectures, do your best on work, and ask questions/attend the after-class resources she provides.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Pro: - Offer many opportunities to improve the grade. - There is no surprise on the test if you do the homework. - Easy grading on the essay. Con: -Confusing lecture videos. - Presentation is mandatory but easy grading. You don't have to say anything. If you are an introvert, just write the solution with your explanation on the board.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Rita is a mixed bag. She is available outside of class, and gives you chances to retake tests. But this is offset by her lectures, her video lectures are unclear at best, and confusing at worst. Her guidance during office hrs is vague and mostly telling you, "You know this!" Would only recommend if you're fond of watching Organic Chem Tutor often.