Hello! I’m Sah Hanna and I teach Mathematics and Statistic at PCC. I use they/them pronouns.
Please see some FAQs below.
What are Sah’s student hours?
I do not hold formal student hours. Please email me (sah.hanna@pcc.edu) to setup an appointment.
During most terms, I work in the Student Learning Center as a Tutor. My hours change from term to term. You are welcome to drop by to ask me questions about your math class. I am unable to discuss extenuating circumstances, your grade, accommodations, or other personal matters while I am working in the Student Learning Center. Please email me to make an appointment to discuss personal matters in a private environment.
What campus does Sah work at?
I spend most of my time at the Southeast campus, but I occasionally get assignments at Rock Creek as well.
Does Sah assign and collect homework?
Yes.
In most classes, there are weekly problem sets assigned through an online platform, such as MyOpenMath or WeBwork. In MTH60/65/95, there are also written problem sets due weekly, which I grade on communication and completion. I usually grant students a limited number of Late Passes or partial credit for late work.
My homework policies change from term to term. Check your class’s syllabus for more information.
Does Sah “flip” their classroom?
In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures before attending class. In class, students do interactive activities and get questions answered by their peers and by their instructors.
For STAT243, I use a flipped classroom. I use video lectures and provide notes templates created by PCC instructor Cara Lee. I use my previous career experience as a Data Scientist to design interactive activities. Class time is spent collecting data around campus, analyzing news articles for statistical accuracy, role playing historic events, analyzing real world datasets using spreadsheet technology, and more.
At this time, I do not flip any other classes.
How long should you expect to do work for a class outside of class?
PCC guidelines recommend students set aside 2 hours of study time for every 1 hour of class time. This means that a typical class that meets twice a week, you should expect to spend a little over 10-12 hours a week outside class.
How can I get off the Waitlist?
Show up for the first day of class with everything you need to participate in class. Let me know you are on the waitlist at the end of class. I will only admit students from the waitlist who show up to class on time, stay for the entire class period, and have all materials they need to participate in class (ex: pencils, paper, etc).
How should I study outside of class?
Read the sections from the text and take notes, watch the assigned videos before class (if applicable), complete homework, review/revise quizzes/exams, meet in a study group, go to the tutoring center, watch videos, and meet with a private tutor (if needed).
Do students need to attend classes?
Yes. Please expect to come to class on time, stay engaged in the learning process until the end of class. Coming in late, leaving early, and missing class will impact your learning and then your grade.
What degrees does Sah hold?
I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University – Barnard College and a Master of Arts in Statistics from the City University of New York – Hunter College.
What does it mean that Sah uses “they/them” pronouns?
We use personal pronouns to refer to others in the third person. In the English language, pronouns align with gender. (Not all languages have gendered personal pronouns.) I use they/them pronouns because I don’t identify as a man or a woman.
To many transgender and non-binary people, getting our pronouns right is an important way to show you respect us. I do not take it personally when my students struggle with my pronouns. I hope that you try to get my pronouns right so that your trans and non-binary classmates know my classroom is a safe learning environment for them.