APMA 3080

Abramenko is a very clear lecturer -- she really emphasizes the reasoning behind why things work, so when it comes time for the test it's a lot easier to remember the various steps for solving different problem types since you know why they work. She's genuinely a very caring professor and is more than willing to work one-on-one with students in her office hours. Prof. Lung subbed in our class one day and it was terrible.... he just copied the textbook on the board and gave convoluted/extremely unclear explanations that were hard to pay attention to: aka the complete opposite of how lectures run under Abramenko. The material itself is very easy, just stay on top of it as it does build. There is one written homework each week and one WebWork assignment. Highly recommend Abramenko!

I thought this class was pretty hard because I'm not that great when it comes to abstract concepts, but overall the class was reasonably difficult and office hours with Abramenko is really helpful. She's nice and really wants her students to learn, so don't be afraid to go to her office hours (they're not really that crowded in my experience either so that's a plus).

Abremko is a great teacher and makes it really easy to do well. There are lots of homeworks but the tests are not hard and they will basically do the written work for you at office hours. Over all not challenging and very useful! #‎tcf2016‬

Professor Abramenko is the best math professor I've ever had. She is really kind, helpful, flexible and understanding (but at the same time, not lenient/doesn't give you freebies). Her teaching style took a little time to get used to because linear algebra is a very different type of math from what you might otherwise be used to, but if you write down everything she says during class and try during group works (which we do during lecture), it'll really help you understand the material. She is only picky because linear algebra concepts are very specific, and since she writes the tests, I think it's good to have her because she is also very specific when she explains the concepts. She expects you to read the textbook before lecture which is something I've never had to do, but really did help. I don't think I've ever loved a math class more and definitely recommend taking it with her if you are willing to put in the effort!

Abramenko is a really sweet professor. She genuinely wants her students to learn and tries her best to help. With that being said, linear algebra is very different from calculus. There's a lot more memorization of processes and definitions involved, and it was a lot less straightforward for me. You have to have a certain type of theoretical brain for this to come easy to you. Regardless, it's not a bad class, and she's a good professor. Good luck!

Professor Abramenko will fit your style if you're able to use proofs and conceptual knowledge about the topic when it comes to problem applications. My frustration with this class came from the fact that there were problems on each exam that we had never practiced in class, in online homework sets, or in written homework sets. I found that her tests required applying previous knowledge from class to solve more difficult questions. To me, this seemed a bit extreme. Linear algebra as a course is difficult to conceptualize and Abramenko will without a doubt help you visualize and grasp the topics, however you will seriously need to apply yourself in order to do well on the tests. Do not rely on the practice exams to accurately prepare you for any of the exams, finals included.

Professor Abramenko is super nice and extremely helpful, both in class and during her office hours. Her tests and quizzes aren't hard either if you pay attention in class. I would definitely recommend her.

Abramenko is passionate about the topic and knowledgeable about the class. Some of what she teaches is a bit abstract, so if you really love math you want to take this class with Professor Abramenko; otherwise, she's probably not the best choice for you. Some people find the tests difficult, but in my experience if you pay attention in lecture and try on the homework and in class worksheets, the tests are plenty easy. I said about 2 hours a week for reading because if you choose to do the readings that's about how long they are. However, the readings are helpful, but not necessary.
For people who enjoy math absolutely take this class.

Linear Algebra is a hard math course but this class is still pretty great. If you're willing to put in the effort and do all the work, you can do very well in this class. We had 1 homework and 1 webwork due every week which wasn't that bad (Grad TAs were super helpful with this) and the questions were pretty straightforward. The tests (3 of em and a final) were kinda weird in that not only are you expected to know how to solve problems, but you have to understand the definitions and what it implies. I found the reading the textbook was extremely helpful in understanding the concepts because although Abramenko's lectures are solid, its hard to understand everything because of the pace of the class. Attending lectures is a must though (she also has a participation grade for that) and Abramenko is a p chill professor and explains the topics pretty well.

I do not understand why people like Abramenko. I think she is truly one of the less skilled APMA professors. I relied on youtube videos to understand most of the concepts and had an epiphany moment towards end of chapter 6 when I could link all c0oncepts together. Meanwhile, she never built the next chapter on prior one and her lectures were a jumbled mess. She is so awful with technology you can cry. She constantly missed publishing recorded lectures, or couldn't even upload a worksheet from her end if gradescope had any bugs on your end. It is a very interesting topic but she made it miserable for me.