3.9

Angela Simon

Psychology - El Camino College

3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

127

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What Students Say

I took this class online over the summer

PYSCH5 - 4.0 rating

Her study guides were completely useless

PSYC5 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

25%

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95% confidence
Based on 39 grades
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A: 12
A+: 9
B: 7
C+: 5
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Caring (10)
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PSYCH

5.0

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PYSC5

5.0

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INTROTOPSYCH

5.0

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PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

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PSYCHARTB

5.0

PSYC-101-2741

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4.0

Reviews (127)
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PSYCH5
Jul 21, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
PSYCH3
Aug 9, 2003

the instructor is not very helpful for the students to understand her lectures/notes. Her exams are very hard and difficult. The exams come from the books and lecture/notes.

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PSYCH3
Aug 12, 2003

i would not recommend this teacher because she is not a very good lecturer. her exams are just boring and have no point to them.

4.0
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PSYCH5
Oct 22, 2003

that's funny,coz i find simon really good.she knows her stuff,and altho she is weird sometimes(hey all psychologists are weird),she's cool.she's funny and i guarantee u that u'll laugh.also, she hands out study guides b4 quizzes so u knw what to study.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Nov 17, 2003

I dunno if it is just psych 3 but I think she is an awesome teacher! She is always avail. during her office hours to answer questions & the study guides help. Just the writing assign. were hard.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Dec 14, 2003

I took her telecourse class and thought it was very easy. She was helpful and let me make up a test during her office hours. The tests are all open book open study guide!! Take Psych 5 this way!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Dec 23, 2003

She is very helpfull, well informed, and presents her material effectively.

5.0
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PSYCH8
May 4, 2004

if she writes it on the board it will be on the test, also she gives study guides very helpful. interesting class, i took her fall of 2001 and think she is great.

5.0
2.0
PSY5
May 20, 2004

She's got a lot of energy.

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PHYCHOLOGY3
Nov 16, 2004

she has a molet hairdo she is a tough grader and really expects alot from you her lecture are interesting and pointless during the examanation take a look at another professor she not worth the struggle i had.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY5
Dec 1, 2004

She is such a wonderful professor with alot of sense of humor.

4.0
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PSYC5
May 17, 2005

her lectures nice and interesting but her exams are preety hard..its mostly application questions...

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PSYCH5
Jun 7, 2005

SHE IS A VERY FUNNY TEACHER. I HAVE NEVER MET ANYONE WHO IS AFRAID OF SQUIRRELS. SHE IS A GREAT TEACHER.MAKE SURE YOU READ THE MATERIAL IN THE BOOKS.

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PSYCHOLOGY5
Jun 18, 2005

Grade tough, exams very long and hard.

1.0
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PSYCHOLOGY5
Jun 20, 2005

hard tests, watse of time.

5.0
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PSYCH5
Grade: A+
Aug 30, 2005

The subject itself is difficult but she is funny and always has a dumb yet somewhat funny/easy question on the test as a freebie question.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Sep 5, 2005

totally awesome.

5.0
2.0
PYSC5
Sep 15, 2005

Wow!!! She's...interesting. She's one of those people you laugh at and not w/.But she's a really nice lady. Very clear on what's on the test, and goes over all the material. If you read and take notes you should get an A....like I did. lol

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2005

An awkward sense of humor, scared of squirrels, but very clear and easy teacher. You'll love the study guide and notes. Very few questions on the test cover material that is not written up in class. I took this in Fall 05 and had 2 easy essays and 3 or 4 tests. Extra credit is available too. Take Dr. Simon!

4.0
3.0
PSYC8SOCIAL
Nov 22, 2005

Lectures are easy to follow with lots of examples. Sometimes she is overly tolerant of students' interruptions with stories of their own. Tests require a strong grasp of the English language and require reasoning skills that more resemble I.Q. tests than application of materials. I observe some really enjoying it; ESL students are in tears.

5.0
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PSY5
Dec 15, 2005

Awesome instructor. Very clear, kind of funny (well, at least she tries!) All of her tests are scantrons and there are two writing assignments. Extra credit is available, but only up to 10 points.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Feb 12, 2006

Dr. Simon is a good teacher. In order to pass her class you must take notes and read what you are supposed. She gives two writing assignments and three tests total. There isnt a final. She gives extra credit but up to ten points.

5.0
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PSYCH8
May 20, 2006

quirky, silly, funny. she loves the material and she shows it. The tests are what you read, naturally. very funny sense of humor, i loved her!

5.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Jun 12, 2006

Eccentric in a good way. The class was interesting and there wasn't a lot of work. I'm glad she beat her cancer!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH5
Jun 12, 2006

Great Teacher. Loves to talk, loudly. She makes an average class as interesting as can be expected. 4 tests w/50 Qs each. 2 simple papers (i think 20 pts each). 10 extra credit pts. Ms. Simon has a great outlook on life and makes class fun most of the time. The material is pretty interesting if you have some interest in the human mind. good stuff.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jun 13, 2006

Angela is the best college professor I have experienced

4.0
3.0
PSYCH5
Sep 29, 2006

Very enthusiastic. Knows the material.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH3
Nov 23, 2006

Angela is a pretty cool teacher. She tries to use cool demonstrations and clips to make boring material more exciting. She is nice and explains things well.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Nov 28, 2006

Angela's a little strange at times, and she likes to talk about how marijuana isn't damaging to the brain. Overall, she's really easy going and her class is an A-shoe-in.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH8
Dec 15, 2006

Angela's is awesome. Social Psych/Psych 8 is a good class. Her tests can be a little tricky though, so time really needs to be put into studying. Some of the material you have to learn on your own and read from the book. Overall it is a good class.

4.0
4.0
PSY5
Dec 16, 2006

Extra credit is 2 papers, but only up to 10 points. 4 tests w/50 long Qs on each. Concepts applied to each question. Great Teacher. Loves to talk, loudly. She makes classes as interesting as can be expected. Lectures are easy to follow with lots of examples. The tests are not easy if you want to get a good grade.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH2886
Jan 29, 2007

Dr Simon is a very funny & good prof. Exams are tricky, but so is life & especially psychology! Some chapters in the Baron text book were awful (page 472), very poorly written. It took me 15 min to make sense of one really bad paragraph! Good medication for insomnia! Dr S made the concept a lot clearer than the book!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Jan 29, 2007

I took her class during summer. The class is very interesting and she is very funny. Basically, there are 4 tests total, and they are all easy if you read the book. Also, she gives you study guides before the test so be sure to go over that. Definitely take her!

3.0
4.0
PSYC5
Apr 18, 2007

She is extemeley strange! She can be funny though..(the laugh at her type of way.) Oh, Her tests are kind of hard.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH5
Jul 13, 2007

this professor is very easy to understand gives great lectures with lots of examples and is very funny

4.0
3.0
PSY5
Jul 31, 2007

Exams are a bit tricky and somewhat difficult. You REALLY need to know the material well. Don't try to get away with not reading the text.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH3
Aug 30, 2007

If you get to know her, you'll love her! She is extremely bright & enjoys class participation. Goofy, yeah! but worth it. It's college, not preK. so work a little. I dare you to take her!

4.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Dec 5, 2007

I was pretty disappointed in this class. Simon is strange-funny which makes her class unique and she is nice enough. However, I didn't get much out of the class. I earned an easy A (just did the reading, no study time) so if that what you're looking for this Prof is for you. I prefer to be challenged, which this class didn't accomplish.

4.0
5.0
PSYC3
Jan 30, 2008

Very difficult class to take during Winter session. I do not recommend it if you have kids, a job, a life. Take this class during Spring or Fall if you would like a decent grade. Simon is a tough grader and doesn't always follow the syllabus regarding policies, so beware. Tests are pretty difficult, be prepared.

4.0
5.0
PSYC3
May 12, 2008

She is a real "space cadet"! I tried taking this class during winter session and it did not work out! She is weird and ask the strangest questions. I would only recomend her if you're half alien too!

5.0
4.0
PSY5
Jun 20, 2008

She is funny if you are mature. Yes, kind of weird but in a good way. YOU MUST READ and listen to the lectures (the exams are based on both). Not as hard as it sounds but does aquire some study time out side of class. DUH! it is college. She is super laid back and is willing to help you if u ask. I took her for the fall her exams were 50 questions

3.0
3.0
PSY03
Jul 24, 2008

Critical thinking on the Internet,winter session. Lot of work, long exams, but teacher is cool. Do the work, read the book, no problem.

2.0
5.0
PSYCHARTB
Oct 24, 2008

I am a Psych. major and good at english, but I find her impossible. She sets up her questions to be ambiguous, and even if you are intelligent-it is easy to get them wrong. I RARELY dislike a class, I abhor this one!! We don't have a Ph.D- that is WHY we are at a J.C.!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH3
Dec 8, 2008

She is an okay professor. Her test are multiple choice and short answer. I barely opened the test book. The class is SOOOOO BORING. Taker her if u dare! i mean she's not all that bad , but she also not all that good of a professor. the test are not that hard. u have to study and read. she's funny at times bit mostly boring.

5.0
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PSYCH5
Dec 9, 2008

angela is really funny and helpful but your entire grade is based on the 4 or 5 tests and some of the questions are hard and confusing. hard class but i learned a lot :) extra credit is given

2.0
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PSYCH5
Dec 22, 2008

I took her online class. Just read the book and you'll do well on the tests. She rarely interacts with her class. She assigns group discussions, but takes forever to grade them (3-5 wks).

5.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Jun 3, 2009

angela is a great teacher! no homework, grades are based on 5 tests only, 1 is dropped. she may seem a little out there but she explains things very well to the point where it may be over explaining! she is funny and very helpful, take her class. easy A!

2.0
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PSYCH5
Jun 8, 2009

She is really disorganized. She does not explain the material well and gets off topic a lot. She is not any help. She always wound up talking about sex and her fear of squirrels. Im majoring in psych and dreaded going to class. Her test questions are really tricky. Like: A, B, C, A & B, C& A. I am an A student and worked my butt off, but got a B.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Jun 21, 2009

She's not a bad professor-quite humorous actually. The class itself isn't difficult.This would be a good class to take.

4.0
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PSY22
Jul 3, 2009

She was a little unclear on lecture but the study guide helps a lot! Do the extra credit it will save your grade. ... also attend class regularly. The book is the main part of the course

5.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Jul 13, 2009

If you want an EASY A in Psychology. This class is THE class to take. This class is honestly a big joke and no challenge at all! Trust me, all the other Psych professors SUCK. All you have to do is show up, take notes, pay attention, and you have your A. Tests are a breeze. The other professors require an essay. Angela, on the other hand, doesn't!

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PSY5
Jan 7, 2010

she is so nice and helpful. she makes a boring subject fun. she is so hillarious.

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PSYC3
Mar 10, 2010

I took the online class it was very confusing and misleading I got a B and she told me I was getting an A. Hurt my transfer GPA

5.0
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PSYCH5
May 6, 2010

take her class if you want an easy A, don't take her class if your major is psych. she always goes off on random stories, but they're very interesting. she gives out a study guide for every exam and the study guides are EXTREMELY helpful. she's pretty chill, so moving a test date is no problem. i recommend taking her!

5.0
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PSYCH5
May 25, 2010

Very funny teacher! She explains very well so that the students can understand and she loves what she does. She is always smiling and once in a while comes up with jokes related to the class. Her tests are multiple choice and always gives a freebie. Overall excellent teacher, highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
PSYC5
Jun 20, 2010

THIS TEACHER IS VERY FUNNY. SHES A MORING PERSON N MAKES THE CLASS CRACK UP. NOT TO MUCH WORK IS REQUIERD JUST THE TEST. SHE GIVES A LOT OF EXTRA CREDIT. STUDY YOUR NOTE AND TEXT VERY WELL AND YOULL DO FINE.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2579
Jun 24, 2010

Angela Simon is my favorite teacher so far!From her positive attitude to her EASY exams.I ejoyed spending my friday mornings in her classroom.She gives a total of 5 exams,and she drops your lowest score. She also gives tons of EC and is very understanding if you need to take and exam another time.She is very helpful and "chill"butsomemaynotliketht.

2.0
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PSY12
Jun 24, 2010

A teacher that is interesting and has a sense of humor. Love to watch the videos that she showed us. However, if we ask her questions, she doesn't seem to know how to answer them and always tell us she will find the answers and tell us next week. Sadly to say, she rarely keeps her promise. If you study, you surely will pass her tests.

4.0
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PSYCH5
Jun 26, 2010

Professor Simon is a wonderful teacher. She is hilarious but still teaches well. A breath of fresh air. Grade is made up of 5 major exams, but she drops the lowest score. Material is all from textbook/lectures. Study well and you'll do fine in the class. Easy A!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5X8
Dec 22, 2010

I took her for both general psych (5) and social psych (8) because i enjoyed her class so much. I was having a bad day and in her class she told a hilarious story and made me laugh so much it turned my day around. I just think she's a great person and a fun teacher

5.0
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PSY5
Aug 29, 2011

I love Ms. Simon shes amazing. wants to help you just talk to her. any questions you may ask she well help you. all test and extra credit

5.0
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PSYCH5
Dec 6, 2011

Dr.Simon is AMAZING!!!! I totally recommend her to any and all. She is upbeat, funny, nice, and super helpful! Keep up with the reading, attend class, and you will be fine. I would say pay attention but she makes it so interesting that you'll do it without knowing!

3.0
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PSY3
May 22, 2012

Help: I am already taking 6 units for summer and just signed up for Psy 3 online. Has anyone taking simon's online class? what should I expect? #of test, how many written exams, how much reading

4.0
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PSYCH3
Jun 11, 2012

Dr. Simon is pretty good with all the material. I took Psych 3 online and did alright.

4.0
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PSYCH5
Aug 16, 2012

I took her online class this summer. She's a pretty tough grader on her assignments, but her tests are easy as long as you study the material she told you to study in her "Angie's comments" page. if you do her relatively easy assignments and study her comments, you should do fine. Plus, her test questions are entertaining lol.

5.0
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PSYCH2113
Dec 3, 2012

BEST TEACHER EVER! She is entertaining, helpful, gives tons of extra credit. Her tests to me were a little difficult but i'm sure i just needed to study more. Honestly she is a great teacher and a super nice person.

5.0
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PSY3
Dec 4, 2012

She is really funny and nice. She gives you study guides which help a lot test are really easy if you study she is very laid back doesn't care about tardiness and will give a lot of extra credit points

4.0
2.0
PSYCH3
Dec 11, 2012

Professor Simon is definitely a little eccentric, but she is a great professor. She makes the class laugh and obviously enjoys teaching. Class is relatively easy, just print out the lecture notes. I bought both textbooks, but only used it like once. Take Professor Simon if you want a laid back class!

4.0
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PSYCH5
Dec 16, 2012

took her online. the class isnt that easy but its not extremely difficult either. do the group discussions and read her comments before taking exams. she offers extra points on almost all of the test. she never really was online though. sort of took forever to update grades but other than that, it was a pretty chill online class.

4.0
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PSYCH5
Dec 20, 2013

Shes very funny. She is a hard grader. she gives extra credit. Book is required. Her test are difficult. its not words and definitions. not an easy A but i recommend her.

5.0
3.0
PYSCH5
Jan 8, 2014

Just finished her online class. I enjoyed her so much, I actually wished I had her in person instead of online...very funny, smart, and cool. The class is not easy, you must stay on top of the reading (which can be a lot if you have other classes). She gave a decent amount of extra credit which made all the difference. I would highly recommend her!

4.0
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PSYCH5
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2014

Dr. Simon is great!! She gives a study guide before each test. Offers lots of extra credit opportunities. Gives free points on every test, always helpful when you have a question, and really funny. Which she taught more than Psych. I'd take her again.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH5ONLINE
Aug 23, 2014

I took her online class over the summer. I was taking 2 summer classes together, so couldn't really commit to this online class. However, managed to get a B. I recommend taking only 1 class per session in summer. I could've got an A if I did so. However, she's great! You learn a lot and highly recommend her!

5.0
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A
Dec 5, 2014

I loved Dr. Simon. She has a passion for her job and you can definitely see that she enjoys teaching. She isn't online very much, but answers questions when needed. Offers extra credit often, simple to accomplish. Requires group discussions, usually 2 paragraph answers required. As long you you read the study guides she offers, exams are easy.

5.0
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PSYCH5
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2014

Her online course was nice. Quite a bit of reading but it accommodates to your schedule so that helps a lot. She adds some hilariously lame but clever jokes to the notes and tests and that's always a plus! She offers some extra credit and drops the lowest test score to give you a higher final grade . She's great, guys. I'd say take her class!

4.0
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PSYCH5
Apr 11, 2015

She is really funny, and likes to laugh at her own jokes. she is very accommodating to students. There are a few movies that we watch to help us understand some theories that we learn. STUDY for the tests. barely any homework. she likes to put "funny" test answers so you know that one is not the correct answer.

4.0
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PSYCH5
May 20, 2015

I took her online class because of my schedule. It is a hard class if you don't keep up with the reading, but if you are good at reading comprehension and retaining information, take it. She gives 4 tests, drops ur lowest graded test. Very sweet, but I wish I could have experienced the in-class lectures environment to help me understand better.

5.0
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PSCYH3
Grade: A
May 26, 2015

Simon is really nice and hilarious. She's quirky but in a good way and does a really good job teaching the material. You can tell she loves what she does and is into the class just by her lectures. She also uses a lot of personal examples. Her class was really hard though and the tests were open book and note but still pretty difficult.

5.0
1.0
PSY3H
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2015

First had Dr. Simon for Psych 5 online and realized I was missing out by not being able to enjoy her lectures in person. Received a lot of relevent information in class. She creates a great environment for student interaction which enhances the learning experience. I look forward to taking another class taught by her; I'm sure it will be valuable.

1.0
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PSYCH3HONORS
Jul 4, 2015

I found her class boring, and she is a rather odd lady that tends to stray off topic. She wasn't very helpful for me but perhaps for most she is. I personally wouldn't take her class ever.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH3HONORS
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2015

Simon is quite eccentric! Gives lots of e.c., but if it's honors, she maxes you out @ 10 pnts. Altho she gives you notes to print out, it's good to read the S&V text (forget M&P) bc the short answer essays on tests come from there. HW and tests are easy to do, but her meticulous grading is what makes the class harder than it seems. Ezy grp project.

4.0
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PSYCH3H
Jul 12, 2015

She is interestingly different. She structures her class in a unique way, so you might not find her too boring. Take her if you like different.

4.0
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PYSCH5
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2015

I took this class online over the summer. Be prepared to read A LOT, and to study hard for the tests because they aren't an easy walk through the park. There are 4 exams and she drops one of your lowest scores of the first three so that your grade can increase. She also offers extra credit so definitely take advantage of that & don't be a cheater.

2.0
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PSY5
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

Decided to take her class online. By far the worst professor ever. Does not grade assignments on time and gives scores out late. Study guides are vague and is loaded with so many topics that you need to study. Only half of those topics were on the actual exam. Lacks connection with her students. Beware of this professor, take this class on campus!

5.0
3.0
PSY12
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2016
Would take again

Great professor that gives good lecture and a nice person to talk to outside of classroom. The only thing I didn't like about her class is that sometimes she would not stop people from sharing their sex lives or sexual experience that were inappropriate.

4.0
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PSYC5
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

Angela is awesome, psychology is not an easy subject but she adds in humor even on the tests so you can remember things! There is a lot of reading but it's online so you have to commit to teaching yourself. Her grading is clear and straight-forward. She's there for you if you need clarification. She also makes the class easy to apply to your life.

5.0
2.0
PSYC3
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Angela's a gem. She's kind, upbeat, funny, and more. Her class isn't as comprehensive as a more intense psychology class could be, but it will often explore subjects that its students are curious about. It's quite relaxing and enjoyable. You're likely to leave her class with an understanding of specific topics and a greater interest in psychology.

5.0
5.0
PSY5
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

Professor Simon is amazing!! Very knowledgeable, understanding, and straight forward class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY5
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

She was amazing!! I took the online course. I would recommend Crash Course if you're lost.. highlighting in book and note taking! Tests could be difficult, a lot reading. DOES use the textbook. She is hilarious and inspiring. She gives great feedback and is good about emailing back. I would recommend her course!!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
PSYCH3H
Grade: Incomplete
Jun 19, 2017
Would take again

Angela is an amazing professor, one of the best I've had here. However, this class was by no means easy. Studying and reading the textbooks are essential to learning the material, otherwise you will end up with a low grade. Most of the important things are discussed in the lecture, but there is other information that can be missed without reading.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PSYCH5
Oct 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would recommend taking Psychology with her online but beware you will have to read every week to study for the test and test are not easy if you do not read. You will have test and discussion in the semester and the discussion she will expect you to write clear and if you do not write clear then you will loose point in the discussion.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PSYCH5
Oct 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is alright but it is impossible to pass her test if you do not read and study to understand the information because her test are not multiple choice question that you would expect and her study guide is a little useful but it is not related to what you are suppose to study and you will have couple of discussion.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PSYCH5ONLINE
Grade: C+
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

She's very kind. I'd def take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
PSYC5
Nov 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Beware her Psychology online class the test is not a piece of cake and it is not ordinary multiple choice question and most of them are fill in the blank questions on the test. You will have to read many times for you to remember and if you do not read then you will not pass the test. She is caring and will give extra credit opportunity.

TEST HEAVY
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PSYCH5
Nov 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is nice but the hardest assignment in her online class are the test. The test are mostly her opinionated questions and she makes them extremely confusing but if you take her then make sure you do every extra credit opportunity. This class is the hardest class. You will have to study information alot and know what the concept is in the chapter.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
PSYCH8
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Angela is a caring professor for her students. This semester I took her for two classes, she is the most disorganized person ever. Lectures are all verbal, she will have a few notes here and there but it isn't relevant to her exams. I would have never taken her if I had this knowledge of her disorganization. She provides extra credit but limits it.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSY5
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

I took Professor Simon's on-line Psych 5 class. I loved her! She was really responsive to my questions. I asked her about the testing because it was really weird at first, but once she explained that her tests are concept based which require you to think about the 'psychological approach' being used I did much better. Participation is a MUST

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSYCH3
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

My classmates had a tough time here because they didn't pay attention in class. If you pay attention, it's really easy to succeed here! She also offers extra credit. Like a lot of it.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSCYH3
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

She's very funny and nice and likes to joke around in class which makes her amiable. There's only one group project, but it's very simple. Make sure to get the text and refer back to it before tests, because there's a lot she doesn't necessarily cover in her notes or her lectures. She's also interested in the paranormal, if that interests you.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
PSYC5
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 23, 2018
Would take again

Great instructor! Beautiful soul ! Highly recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
PSYC5
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

A HUGE mess. Her study guides were completely useless. Tests were ridiculous and made no sense. She tries to make things fun but just further confuses everyone. She takes forever to grade assignments and is a complete hard ass. Believes in lowering your grade if you use "anti-feminist" language aka referring to a subject as HE. Ridiculous.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH3H
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Simon is a great and intelligent professor. She always makes the class, notes, & exams fun with little jokes and pictures. She knows and cares a lot about the topics she lectures on. Her study guides are precise and exams are open-note. Her notes are printed w/ MOST of the info from the books, so textbooks aren't totally necessary. Fun class!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PYSC8
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

A solid teacher. She is easy on grading, gives a lot of opportunity to ace the class and the lectures are always interesting. She can be a bit clumsy and messy sometimes, but very great besides that!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed her class. I took the winter semester which was super condensed and a lot of work, but she made it as fun as possible. Really interesting content and LOTS of extra credit opportunities. The tests are timed and seem short, but I always ended up having extra time at the end. I definitely recommend taking her class!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY5
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2019
Would take again

Took this over winter so going into it I knew it would be a lot to cover in about 4 weeks. Angela was very caring and always made clear what assignments were due and when the exams would be. She was very understanding that a class that fast pace is hard and gave everyone several opportunities to earn extra credit. She also dropped one exam.

Get ready to read
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY12
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Simon is a great professor, I had her for a human sexualities class. she is a bit disorganized but makes up for it in spirit. She is very eccentric and very fun human being. great professor, fun class. Book is semi-necessary for the test but most of it is common sense

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
PSY5
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2019
Would take again

I took her class online and it was a little hard to follow. She gave tons of reading material and tons of things she said you absolutely needed to know then she would test you on about half of it. You absolutely need the book.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed taking this professor. Quick grader, gives feedback, you can tell she cares about her students. If you can, take her. Online course wasn't difficult - put in the effort and you will get an A.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY5
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Angela Simon is an amazing teacher. Super understanding, so funny and eccentric (even over an online class you can tell she has a stellar personality)!! I took it during fall, and the opportunities for extra credit were such a kindness that was totally by her good faith. She does a really great job in reminding you everything is going to be okay!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
PSYCH5
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

i took this class online and it was horrible, you basically teach yourself for 4 weeks and than have an exam and a discussion after 4 weeks. i did not learn much because the lack of work to help me learn. basically all you do the whole semester is read but even the reading sections aren't clear. her notes also are not any good.

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
PSYC5
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had this class online this past semester. One of my first college classes ever, so I don't have much to compare it to. Professor Simon is very nice and the workload is light with a test and discussion post once a month. Since there is only a test and discussion once a month you need to know a lot of information. Like a lot for the tests.

Respected
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSY5
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

I took Professor Simon for online for the summer. Since it was a shorter semester there was a lot of information to learn in a short period of time. She gave us extra credit points without having to do anything for it. She was quick with responses to questions but not a very fast grader. The book doesn't have all the info you need for the test.

Get ready to read
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PSY5
Grade: C
Aug 11, 2020
Would take again

I took Psyc 5 in Summer 2020. It was fast-paced. Lots of reading. She made it interested. She provided class notes. I would take her again.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSY5
Grade: C+
Feb 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Simon is a gem, she is a wonderful Professor she gives you all the tools to be successful she gives you notes that prepare you to do well on her test. I'm a single mother on a fixed income and she was very understanding. She will do everything in her power to make sure you are successful in her class. She is amazing!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
3.0
3.0
PYSCH5
Grade: C+
May 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I taken her class in fall 2020. Its a lot reading not really homework. Most of her notes come from The book. She do Give outside reading links. She fast at responding and will answer your questions. If you dont like reading this class will not be for you. I wish she had recorded her lectures for better understanding.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
1.0
PSCYH3
Grade: A+
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She makes us do group discussions about why did pro-Trump demonstrators stage massive and violent riots at the Capitol on Wednesday, 1/6/2021. This instructor is trying to steer the class in a political direction right away. If you dont like that you shouldnt choose this class.

1.0
4.0
PSYC101
Sep 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

You have to teach yourself the material then take a 60 question exam that is confusing. With real world problems that are worded weirdly and multiple choice answers are some what unclear. Seems like a nice person but I don't want to teach myself psychology I want the professor to teach me psychology.

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1.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I loved physcology and wanted to learn it ever since I got into college but this professor makes me not like it anymore, you are essentially teaching yourself the material instead of her teaching it to you and it sucks because you read, read, read, read for 4 weeks and then take a 60 question exam thats worded really weirdly and rinse and repeat.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
PSYC-101-2741
Dec 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It was an okay class, she doesnt teach at all. Its all online she expects you to read multiple chapters in 4 weeks then gives 60 point tests at the end. She leaves study guides but they werent that helpful. I ended up with a C in her class so I do plan on taking psychology again because I didnt learn anything.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

A class that does not take much dedication and time, yet you still end up learning, which is perfect. 15 points of extra credit for attending a wellness workshop. would definitely take again!

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC119
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Angela is excellent. I attended class in person, and she lectured a lot, but I learned a lot of various things. Read those modules! They will help a lot with the exams.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC8SOCIAL
Grade: B+
May 11, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Simon is a hoot! I love taking her class because she's quirky but in a good way and makes me laugh. Her tests take from both lectures and the text. She will go over most of the textbook content in class and will let you know which parts of the textbook are not covered so you can go over it before the test. She also responds to emails quickly.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Simon is so kind and has a quirky sense of humor. The only major assignments that go into the grade book are the 4 exams and 4 discussion forums. Other than that the only homework is to keep up with the assigned reading chapters which I HIGHLY recommend doing because most of the exam material comes from the textbook. Offers 15 pts EC

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EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Simon is great. She work with you and she does her best to make sure you pass the class. I would definitely that this class again.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
PSYC101
Grade: C+
May 10, 2023

No , dont take her if you want to actually feel supported by a professor. Her tests are complex, I even used my textbook to help me get through the test and failed miserably. Study guide doesn't help, she doesn't let you see the correct answers after you take the test too. Would not recommend at all ! steer clear if you want more than a C

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

I enjoyed Professor Simon's PSY101 class. I took the online class in Spring 2023 and was easy to understand. She would give a lot of extra credit and a couple of them were to attend workshops on campus which I enjoyed a lot. Learned a lot about psychology in general and it was a great introduction class that led me to choose psychology as a major.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Simon makes the class engaging despite the heavy textbook load. The exams are challenging but the extra credit opportunities help. For study prep, I found unstuck ai and the free textbook to be really useful.

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