3.0

Betty Wong

Mathematics - Santa Monica College

3.0
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
9%
Would Retake
140
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3.0
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

9%

Would Retake

140

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What Students Say

She is a mean teacher

MATH28 - 2.0 rating

Student's often had to help her solve the problems

MATH8 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (140)
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MATH23
Dec 4, 2002

Doesn't like to answer to your questions, and makes a big deal of you not knowin

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MATH
Jan 17, 2003

Took her for summer, almost died

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MATH2
Jul 21, 2003

DON'T TAKE HER! PERIOD!

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MATH7
Aug 4, 2003

great teacher--clear and patient. will be a difficult class if you don't know your basic precal and algebra well.

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MATH23
Aug 20, 2003

No Comments

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MATH7
Nov 24, 2003

a very good teacher who really fun and patient with students. not so much homework. exams are hard.

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MATH7
Dec 11, 2003

Really Hard CAL. Class. BE prepared for difficult tests and a lot of homework

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MATH31
Feb 3, 2004

Difficult class. She moves at a fast pase. But is understanding and willing to help, when she can.

4.0
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MATH
Feb 11, 2004

Hard tests. Fast paced. One of the nicer math teachers at SMC though...

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CALCI
Apr 16, 2004

Awful. She is always confused and disoriented. Lectures are hard to follow. Inconsistent. Lots of homework and frivolous points off on tests. She's a nice person but what the hell will that do for you?

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MATH7
Apr 22, 2004

Her lecture is very easy to understand, but the test is very hard. The test is nothing like the lecture or the homework. If you want a easy teacher, don't take her.

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MATH7
Apr 22, 2004

She has an ego problem. Very impatient and hostile when it comes to student asking questions. Will embarrass and humiliate you in class if you don't know the material. Lectures are quite good, other than that, everything else stinks.

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MATH2
Jun 21, 2004

Hard professor, but you will learn well. Tests are hard, she will rush through lectures nearing the end of the semester. Better keep up with homework, once you fall behind its the end of the road for you.

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MATH7
Oct 14, 2004

Dunno whats she talking abt half the time ... test are hard .... seems confused at times herself... dun take her

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MATH22
Nov 4, 2004

Fast paced but very good teacher. She is really worried if u r understanding or not. Tests are ok if u did the HW and review. Wonderful teacher, made me love math!

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MATH7
Nov 15, 2004

ya she's hard but if you do all the HW (dont fall behind!!!) and practice you should be fine. no curving! if you get 89.999=b, this is not an easy A teacher

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MATH2
Nov 17, 2004

her test is straightforward and it's actually easier than the pre-view test, she is very nice and if you want to pass this class with an A, do your homework

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MATH2
Nov 18, 2004

I have never get a good grade in highschool, but I get A from her class.Her explaination&organize are excellent!U must do your HW,and turn them in on time~Then,U will do well on the test&get a good grade!!!

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PRECALC
Nov 18, 2004

this is not an easy a class! But if you know you need to be prepared for upper division classes, wong will make sure you know what is needed for your next math class.

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MATH24
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2004

i don't know what she has against BUS.CAL. but she loves to put the class down by saying "the problems are easy, basic, not hard". i hate the way she belittles the level of difficulty of the class.some of us worked hard to get to math 24, WHATS THE POINT OF SAYING THIS TO THE CLASS!!!

4.0
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MATH24
Nov 23, 2004

must do the homework...be prepare to work hard(double) and you will get good grades

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MATH23
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2004

mean in grading.

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MATH24
Dec 17, 2004

loves to put students down in every way. ask a question, be prepared to feel like an ;diot. and remeber THE TESTS ARE NOTHING LIKE THE HW OR THE LECTURES, STUDY THE REVIEWS...HARD.

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MATH31
Dec 29, 2004

I love her. It's not a very advanced class, I agree. She is very hard, but fair. You either love her or hate her. One thing for sure - you know your math after her class. But you'll have to study hard.

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MATH22
Jan 5, 2005

the class is so so. the teacher is boring as f*** and assigns too much hw. show up to class and do your hw and you should be alright.

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MATH22
Feb 13, 2005

She's the worse teacher in SMC. Her test is extremely hard. She's rude. She'll make you feel like you're so stupid. Don't take this class if you want an A.

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MATH7
Apr 26, 2005

Let me make it simple, Adolph Hitler has much more mercy and is much more knowledgeable than this teacher. If you really want to experience being tortured in a fire chamber, feel free to take this class with this teacher and do not forget to say hi to your death angel.

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MATH7
Apr 27, 2005

she is a craziest teacher I have ever had in my life. sometimes in the class it takes 15 min working on a problem because she is not sure how to do it. and when she understand it she expalin it in away that makes it even harder to grasb. she does not care about you and points off your grades unfairl

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MATH22
May 5, 2005

She is peeeeerfect!!! The best math teacher at SMC!!! She made me love math!!! Explains the subject very well, she will help you if you ask. Tests are fair, and if you're prepared you'll have no problem. I recomend her!!! Not easy but you will learn everything.

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MATH2
May 12, 2005

Screw the blue-face reviews,this teacher is if not the best teacher in SMC.She know's her subject,N better yet explains it clearly. Can't drop any test. Test are A-able. Lot of HW,pre-test are gone over. Everything is gone over to get the concepts across. REALLY recommned her. DONT ASK STUPID?s-mad-

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MATH7
May 19, 2005

She is very good teacher - her lectures are very clear...but her tests are sort of hard

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MATH7
Jul 5, 2005

Great at explaining things but tends to get mad at the class. Personally I think she's a ****. She sticks to the 2 hours of homework for everyhour in class. Her test are hard. Expects you to have all your geometry formulas memorized. If you have a choice don't take this woman.

5.0
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MATH20
Jul 22, 2005

Lots of homework, but she explains everything, She is one of the few Asian Math teachers that teaches you, unlike the rest who think you are advance math students and you can't understand a word they are saying. If you want to learn, then take her.

5.0
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MATH31
Jul 22, 2005

Yes it is true, she IS an outstanding teacher. If you want to know - take her.

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MATH7
Aug 13, 2005

Taking this class with this person or not is up to you, but after you take Math 7 with a real teacher you understand how retarded this teacher is. She does not know that when an object is falling down it has a negative velocity. Her tests are not from the homework and not similar to what she lectures in the class at all. I hope she gets fired.

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MATH7
Aug 13, 2005

She makes you feel you are the dumbest student on the entire planet and the only reason she does that is simply because she has no idea what math is about and she blames the students. I got an A in Math 2, but I dropped her class after 6 weeks; she kept telling me that my problem was my math 2 teacher. I loved Math 2, but she made me hate myself.

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MATH7
Grade: B
Aug 25, 2005

Her brain is hit by an undefined slope. I hope she burns in hell for she caused me a lot of trouble and wasted my time and my confidence got ruined. Listen even if all other math classes are full do not even enroll to her class. She sometimes curses the students and calls them coward. She is the devil, a **** and a ****. She is mentally sick.

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MATH7
Aug 31, 2005

Avoid this teacher like the plague. This teacher is Satans love child. She should not even be teaching there.

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MATH22
Oct 14, 2005

I took this lady for 2 hours and I feel it is my duty to let you know,she made fun of me for saying something in class,and she went so quickly thourgh the material, my only rescue was to drop.

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ALLOFTHEM
Oct 28, 2005

Folks!!! YES!!!YES!!YES!!100%support all previous messages!! STAY AWAY!!! (read Coleen McGraw too)SHE and C.McGraw!!!For the LOVE OF GOD AND ALL THAT'S HOLY - STAY AWAY FROM THEM BOTH!!!!!!!!!!You will loose ur drive,interest and confidence in urself.BTW, SHE is THE 1 who makes weather there!!!!

4.0
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MATH7
Nov 7, 2005

I recommand her to those students who have learnt the material before (as for me, I was place there and I've learn calculus before hand) She is like any other Math teacher in HK, gives lots of assignment, and teaches fast. Exams are reasonable if you just do ALL hw.(that takes 2hrs a day) If u want to challenge, take her. No easy life absolutely!!

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MATH2324
Grade: F
Nov 8, 2005

I have notice that nothing has changed from when i took her in the sum.&fall of 04'.People, SHE is horrible and everything people are writing about ARE true.The exams are difficult and nothing like the review or homwork.She DOES get mad at the class and makes ppl feel dumb.She LOVES to point out the fact that math 23&24 is not real cal.OK!we got it

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MATH2
Nov 14, 2005

Kinda sucks..can't really teach..she loves to rush thru everything just to meet her planned schedule. Unclear explanations and always makes mistakes in classes. Just DONT choose her if you wanna keep your transcript clean. VERY DIFFICULT EXAMS and TESTS!!

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MATH2
Dec 8, 2005

Difficult to keep up in her classes, the pace is insane but it's a 4-day a week class. The tests are Very Hard, but Pre-calc has lots o'memorizing and that is what will hurt you. If you're smart you can handle it, just don't expect an A.

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MATH22
Jan 28, 2006

I think these people writing bad things about professor Wong are those not willing to give their best to learn the material. I used to hate Math, and she completely chaged my mind about it. I'm a Business major, and after her Math 22 class I felt I was really prepered when I took Math 23 & 24. She is just a wondeful teacher. Mrs. Wong roooooocks!!!

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MATH31
Jan 30, 2006

I think that she is very clear and she really knows what she is talking about. She is also very helpful and I think, if you talk to her about your problems with the homework she will cut you a break. But if you want an easy A this is not the teacher to go for if you want to learn something then here you should be. Myself, got a B :-(

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MATH22
Feb 8, 2006

Very helpful if you talk to her. At the beginning looks like she is going really fast, but, once you get used to her rhythm, you're going to think other professor just go too slow, :)! If you are interested in learn about Math, she is the one.

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MATH2
Feb 8, 2006

To be very honest, I got C in her class, and my record id an A in all math classes untill i took her, she is not bad, her way of teaching is fine, but the only thing is her exams, she put very detailed problems in the exams, but he final is kinda commulitive, still a tough class. if u r very good in math,take her otherwise there r better teachers.

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MATH2
Apr 27, 2006

even though she gives tough test, she is a good teacher ... commenting for people that says she is hard and they compare with their other class grades... "I got all A from other classes before I take this class" easy A class never give u temptation, a class from PE cannot be compare to A from calculus class.. prepare for this class, work hard

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MATH7
May 10, 2006

doesn't like to take quesitons from students. gives very difficult exam. unless you are master of math don't take her

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MATH7
May 15, 2006

she gives very clear lectures and instructions. however, lots of homeworks and tests might be hard to some people. but you will be fine if you attend all the class and do all the assignments. need to work hard. overall i think she is good!

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MATH2
May 17, 2006

Very good at explaining material and willing to help if you don't understand. Some of the material is challenging so you have to do the homework and go to class (duh) and you need a fairly decent math foundation. Tests are a little harder than the downloadable reviews.

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MATH23
Jun 7, 2006

This is a difficult class, so be warned. You've got to stay on top of the homework and study like hell for these exams. Do good in the beginning and you won't live to regret it. Wong is a great teacher and she's definitely there to help. She knows calculus like the back of her hand. This is a difficult subject to teach and Wong has mastered it.

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MATH31
Jun 19, 2006

Explains very well she knows her stuff and loves math...... This means it's a hard class. NOT EASY VERY HARD!

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MATH2
Jun 26, 2006

Professor Wong is a very good teacher. She was very helpful and laid back. She knows her****. She gives alot of homework but it helped alot. She doesn't mess around or waste your time. Very fair grader. Gives you exactly what you deserve.

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MATH7
Aug 9, 2006

Well, this is my first class in collage. And her class scared me a little bit. It's hard with a lot of homework. But i have to say, if you want to learn math well, and u do all the homework and review everyday, u should be fine. I work very hard and finally got an A.

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MATH7
Aug 9, 2006

HOLY COW!!!!!! DONT EVER TAKE HER!!!!! SHE IS A TOTAL MESS; if you expect a C in class, take her. HALF THE CLASS are getting B and Cs and I think theres only one or two A's. Never ever ever take this course, lots of homework, super ass-hard exams, KILLING FINAL. you know what i mean later.

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MATH23
Nov 5, 2006

Well definitely not the easiest teacher you'll find, but one of the best for sure! She gives you alot of homework and alot of reviews to aid on your exams, you really have to keep up with it or you'll fall behind; really badly. Her exams are hard, but not impossible, her reviews give you an indication to what will come out during the exams.

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MATH7
Nov 22, 2006

(3.8) gpa: Noticed some one said "if u waant to learn math well" take her for she is hard NOT TRUE, u can learn math well in an easier mroe reasonable class. Her tests gets harder, ur hw and lecture will never cover above 50% of the material on test that's y they are hard. work ur bud off and expect a B.Watch out for final only 1 got A in my class

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MATH2
Jan 23, 2007

OMG. soooooooooooo much homework.very veryyyyyyyyyy hard tests. OMG dont do this to yourself. if you think you can get A from her,honey ur such a big ass

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MATH2458
Jan 24, 2007

she is lecture is so easy,btu you should remind one thing her tests are soooooooooooooooooo!! hard ... be careful if you got a good grade don't take her class. first, our class began 40 people, after finish the middle term studnets only remained 10... everyone drop... test is terrible.... twist, hard..... DON'T TAKE IT..................

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MATH2
Apr 4, 2007

She is condescending in the way she talks to students. She will single out a student with difficulties, I can quote her saying that a student’s understanding of a concept scared her. The HW is completely different from the exams. Lectures R always rushed & never end on time. Not a good hard prof just bad. If you want a good hard prof try M. Foster.

3.0
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MATH2
Jun 12, 2007

well, she is very difficult teacher, a lot of HW, but u can learn with her, A is possible with her, but u need to try very hard, test is 10 time difficult than those hw on the book...good luck if u want to take her

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MATH7
Jun 22, 2007

The thing with Wong is that she has no business teaching. Two weeks into the semester she singles out the students she thinks will do good, and patronizes all others. I got an A in the class, but I'm telling you, she WILL RUIN your GPA. Her tests are graded completely arbitrarily. She does not prepare you for them. She is awfull. Save yourselves.

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MATH7
Jun 23, 2007

Her lectures are useless, all she does is going over the homework (expect several pages of HW per day). Her exams are random and harder than any problem in the book. She takes away a lot of points for trivial, non-calculus things (circling answer, units, etc). Final exam was fairly easy, don't take her if you can't put in the required work. If you get 89% you'll get a B.

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MATH7
Nov 29, 2007

i regret not visiting ratemyprofessors.com because i could have gotten an easier teacher than this one. basically if youre smart student then u will pass with B/C. if u like me though u gonna struggle trying to pass this crud with a C.

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MATH02
Dec 4, 2007

terrible teacher, her exams are hard

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MATH26
Dec 5, 2007

Hard class. she is very strict and gives a lot of HW and test are very difficult. do not take her class!!! its kinda funny that she has a fro though

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MATH26
Dec 6, 2007

she is a really good professor. I do not understand why these guys just do not like her. she has her sence of humor when we are in class. also, it is not really hard to learn, as long as you do your homework, pay attention to the class. and her exams are basic on the review that she gave. she is helpful whenever you have questions to ask her.

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MATH7
Feb 5, 2008

Tough teacher. Her exams are really hard, although the final is fairly easier. Doesn't like to answer questions she thinks are "easy". Very hard to get an A, but not impossible. *I got B.

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MATH7
Jun 13, 2008

she's a nice teacher, she makes me love math. her lessons are clear,if u really understand the knowledge, u will get an A. =)the tests are reasonable not very hard. good luck!

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MATH26
Aug 14, 2008

She is hard but she really knows her subject. If you are not good at math, then you have to work your ass off to get an A. i loved her. attendance is mandatory and her lectures are interesting.

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MATH28
Aug 17, 2008

A helpful and nice teacher. Perhaps, she's not the easiest teacher compare to others. Although students always say she's tough, tests are reasonable since it based on the understanding from homeworks and practice exam mostly. Quizzes are very basics if you did the homeworks. Most importantly she knows her stuff. Swing by at her office hours and you

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MATH7
Oct 21, 2008

This is the worst Math teacher you could ever take for Math 7. Her attitude is not that good when you ask her questions, and she never answers your questions.The tests are so hard.I recommend taking other teachers.

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MATH02
Nov 17, 2008

Professor Wong is definetely a "college professor". Not the best when it's your first semester. I like math, I enjoy it. When I took this in High School, it was easy. She's very fast paced and quick. Doesnt go over the homework step by step, but she will speed through it. She's a good teacher, but not recommended for the first time.

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MATH007
Dec 12, 2008

Do not take her if you're a lazy student. She gives a lot of hw and once you fall behind, it'll be hard to catch up. Her tests are tough cuz her hw covers about 50 percent. After two weeks, she will treat students differently based on who she thinks is smart. Her test grading is arbitrary. Don't recomend for first semester. Can ruin your GPA.

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MATH2
Dec 12, 2008

Her homework is easy. The reviews are not graded... some of the problems are impossible w/o help. however, it all comes down to the tests and the final. and most of students get poor grades because they run out of time. tests are ridicously hard. i wouldn't recommend her unless you already have a degree in mathematics.

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MATH7
Dec 17, 2008

Super hard. Not that clear sometimes. Bad attitude. Doesn't seem to like teaching. She ruined my GPA. I hate math even more. Switched my major because of this class.

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MATH29
Dec 24, 2008

she is a tough teacher. it hard to get an A!!!!!!!!!

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MATH2
Jan 8, 2009

Expect a lot of work and she speed up the things, not recommend to lazy student. I get A in the final

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MATH20
Jan 28, 2009

Taking it now during winter 08. She is funny, crystal clear + friendly. Plus she knows her stuff + super patient. Fast paced but bearable even with my PT job + other class. Highly recommend, you will definately *learn*. This is college, if you expect to pass without any studying whatsoever, why bother? Just drop out and go work at Jack In The Box.

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MATH2
Mar 14, 2009

Follow this opinion: The teacher is moody. Asks if students have questions on the HW, but treats them condescendingly if concept is not grasped. Nice one day, angry another. Spends too much time on HW, not enough on lecture material. Moves fast through lecture. Will have hard doing HW. Does not seem approachable. Mathematicians cannot teach.

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MATH26
May 21, 2009

Took her for Math 26. Lots of homework, goes over homework for long time in class and then fast paced learning. Makes you feel dumb. Tests are much harder than homework or any learned material. You must turn in all homework, attendance is not mandatory, four exams, several pop quizzes. Failed class so I have to take it over. Not friendly.

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MATH7
Sep 24, 2009

"no one gets an A on my exams". Spent class going over questions from exam & didn't cover section outlined in syllabus, she will move on to the next section, regardless. Put ?s 3x as hard as the HW. on exam. Expected students to find answers not outlines in directions and took pts off. Finds the fact that her students don't get As humorous.

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MATH28
Oct 12, 2009

stay away from her. She will make u feel that u r dumb, always saying,"this is easy, its a review from math 26!" Ask us to ask her questions whenever we have problems with some questions, yet when we asked her, she got mad at us. She is seriously sick.. no kidding.. noone got an A in her class, the highest score was 84. so yeah... DONT TAKE HER!

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MATH07
Oct 16, 2009

she teaches good but test is a little bit difficult

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MATH07
Nov 19, 2009

if you wanna get a C or below, choose her!

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MATH28
Dec 16, 2009

SO SO SO hard!!! Ruined by GPA. Really good teacher but the tests do not reflect homework or lectures. WORST EVER!!!

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MATH7
Dec 19, 2009

I do not understand why so many people complain, Betty Wong is nice. If you're feelings were hurt, well the real world is a lot colder. Anyways she really prepared me for the next class. She explains the material very well, but you have to put time into it. You have to do the homework, don't be lazy. If you are lazy you will fail in any class.

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MATHS7
Jan 3, 2010

I think she is sooooooo moody. Her exams are really hard though if you study 2 hours per day, I think you have a chance to get a B or higher

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MATH7
Jan 6, 2010

If you don't know the stuff, your life will be ruined. You have to study. But studying might not help since her tests are freaking hard. They are very hard. I put hours and hours doing hw & studying. I thought I knew the stuff, but still failed some exams. I ended up getting a B. But seriously. she is hard as a rock.

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MATH7
Jan 23, 2010

class is tough and there better and easier teachers out there. test questions are unique sometimes and different from hw yet concept is same. awful person really, she dont bother to greet u or acknowledge and she might be biased on people she likes. i once got 76% and she was like "good job". i really hate this prof.

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MATH20
Jan 25, 2010

Completely terrible. Avoid at all costs.

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MATH7
Feb 1, 2010

The worst and most unhelpful teacher.Her grading policies are ridiculous.she never has the answer for questions asked. She cannot teach or explain the problems to anyone. Many people drop his class and many people get bad grades because she is unhelpful and hard. DO NOT TAKE THIS PERSON'S CLASS.... seriously!!!

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MATH7
Feb 11, 2010

Despite the comments here, I took her but I regret that I ignored them. Do yourself a favor. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Dont regret like me who did not listen

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MATH7
Feb 24, 2010

Good luck and I hope something good, miraculous, luck, whatever happens to those who r taking her class.

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MATH20
May 2, 2010

She gives A LOT of homework and her study guides are an easier version of what the test will be like BUT if you do your work and attend class, she prepares you for your future math classes EXTREMELY well. It is ridiculous how easy my class is now compared to hers.

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MATH28
May 2, 2010

I dislike her...thanks for messing up my transcript

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MATH28
May 2, 2010

I dislike her...thanks for messing up my transcript

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MATH2
May 18, 2010

If you want an easy grade u shouldn't take her, but she will be really helpful. And try to sit in the 1st or the 2nd row whenever possible trying to correct some of her many mistakes and she would recognize you in the future and treat you better. you will also be required lot of previous math classes knowledge :D

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MATH2
May 26, 2010

She expects people to know their previous knowledge about math! Her class is not hard if you come to class everyday and pay attention and take all the notes. Do the exam review! make sure you know how to do every single thing in the exam review. i got straight 3 A's by doing her exam review. Not recommended for lazy ppl! =]

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MATH28
Jun 11, 2010

Her classes-NO EXTRA CREDIT, NO DROPPING OF EXAMS, SURPRISE QUIZZES and DAMN HARD EXAMS and a CRAZY FINALS. She is such a cruel thing STAY AWAY! U will love me in disguise for warning you! P.S- I hate u Miss WONG!

2.0
4.0
MATHABB
Jun 22, 2010

i used to like math somehow but this prof made it a nightmare for me homework is all she like surprising tests and very very hard exams never gives a good grade makes fun of people who doesn't know she dropped my gpa and my math grades also she her class is boring as hell simply avoid her because she enjoys making people fail i worked and got a B

4.0
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MATH7
Jul 26, 2010

I honestly think Professor Wong is a good knowledgeable math professor! She's good at explaining and she's actually really nice. She doesn't try to fail people on purpose. Tough exams but makes sure you know your stuff. Be prepared to work hard, Hw everyday! expects you to know your math. I learnt a lot! Got an A. Just gotta work real hard for it.

5.0
5.0
MATH7
Sep 21, 2010

Betty Wong is honestly the best professor there is for Math. I think everyone who rated her down are either lazy or just cannot be bothered. Even Rodas can't hold a candle to her. When I take her class, I feel like I'm in Hogwarts learning from McGonagall. I never thought I'd love her, but I did. However, be prepared to study really hard.

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MATH2506
Dec 9, 2010

She is really hard i got an A for my math 2 but when i took her for math 7 im getting a D !! her exams are really hard a lot of hw ,surprise quizes and a crazy final

4.0
4.0
MATH7
Dec 10, 2010

I have her for Math 7 and she is decently clear on methods. However she has a short attention-span for expounding questions. We are usually held a few minutes after class due to the time she spends on examples. A's are barely given out. Not to discredit myself, but since she's Asian and named Betty, reminds me of Master Pain from Kong Pow. She's ok

2.0
5.0
MATH8
Jan 2, 2011

Prof Wong became unorganized, scattered, and confusing as the semester progressed. For me, she did not teach the subjects well and she would give difficult exams. The first test is shocking and the final, impossible.Hmwrk and suprise tests make up a normal week. She also has a terrible speach impediment that makes it hard to understand her. Avoid.

2.0
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MATH7
Feb 13, 2011

Wong is a good person and she cares about her students, but she expects her students to already know calculus to some degree. She teaches it as if everyone generally knows about all the concepts being covered like you took calc in high school and she is "Refreshing your memory" (yea right). Hardest professor in the math dept. Good luck.

3.0
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MATH2
Dec 2, 2011

Even though she cares about her students/gives good study guides, she is VERY scatterbrained/unclear and is horrible at explaining(expect most learning on your own!). Her exams are very difficult, and the way she grades them is very rough/strict. Avoid if your planning to transfer, for the sake of not having bad grades on your resume when applying.

3.0
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MATH26
Dec 9, 2011

Cares about students and Math, but expects you to remember things from like middle school. Exams are hard and the book is used in class and at home for homework(which she grades). Be prepared to study and possibly visit her during her office hours. If your not a committed student, don't bother

3.0
5.0
MATH2
Dec 10, 2011

Not an easy A. Requires you to use all of your previous math knowledge. Gives out exam reviews and goes over them but is an extreme harsh grader. You need to do hw each day. Do not take if you have a heavy schedule.

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AFE1324
Dec 15, 2011

She is very helpful. I can tell she is one of the best prof. in SMC. She isn't that hard. Guess many commenters are a bit lazy.. But other professors are not easy too. Put some effort, then you will be all right. I got 96.7% for the final. I can do it.Then you can.

5.0
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MATHMATH
Dec 15, 2011

if you like math or will be major in math. You should definitely choose her. She explains very well and is patient to answer your questions. However, if you want to get A, you must work very hard. I got A since I work hard. So you can.

5.0
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SEVENMATH
Feb 6, 2012

A great professor. Teaches very well. Do your homework and revise. You will get an A.

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MATH8
Jun 12, 2012

hard hard hard professor. expects u to know material from 7th grade and will take off points on exams even if u got the calculus part right. nice teacher but hard

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B2578
Nov 22, 2012

She is helpful. but her offers a lot of problem in her exams. To get high score inher classes, you need to think and write very quickly in exams. Also, she requires us do a lot of homework, and i think it is worth. The tutoring classes are very helpful too!

1.0
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MATH2641
Jan 1, 2013

class was a pain but I passed with a B, good luck you will need it

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MATH7
Jan 11, 2013

Who are those people that write that she is patient and what do they smoke? I had an A in Math 2, (I am an A student overall, smart), but Wong is not a good teacher, period. Impatient when you ask her questions, expects you to basically know calculus already and her exams are much harder than the homework or text book probs. Do not take.

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MATH8
Jan 15, 2013

prof. wong isnt great, but she does. For those who dont like math i suggest you take a different professor.

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MATH2
Jul 24, 2013

Don't judge a book just by looking at the title. She is not that hard in my opinion. I didn't do well in her class because I didn't put effort. However, if Ive done all homework and studied, getting an A wouldve been easy. She teaches fast, and she tries to cover every detail as much as possible. I got a bad grade, but my mind in math became shaper

4.0
4.0
MATH7
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2014

She is a challenging professor. She gives examples in class and does the work, she'll answer questions on the hw. However, her test questions are hard, she really wants her students to think. Going to her office hours helped me a lot! It is not an easy A, however if you work really hard in the class, then an A is possible!

2.0
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MATH8
May 2, 2014

DO NOT TAKE HER she is HORRIBLE she doesnt know how to teach she gets stuck in most of the problems and tells you try it at home. Not recommended at all. She gives the hardest exam that i am 100% sure she doesnt know how to solve them herself.

2.0
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MATH8
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 4, 2014

Nice lady, but she is pretty condescending when you ask questions. Quizzes are really simple- based off homework questions. Now, for the exams. There's not enough time to complete the SUPER INTENSE problems. I usually have enough time to double check my work on exams, but I didn't even have time to run through the exam once! I do not recommend.

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MATH8
May 10, 2014

very helpful, sometimes confusing with material, quizzes are easy, exams aren't difficult as everyone else said if you effort to study

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MATH28
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2016

Took the class to transfer to USC. If you study really hard and have some natural intelligence you can get an A but you will most likely end up with a B. Lectures are not very organized and she often gets confused while explaining homework projects. 3 tests plus a midterm with quizzes once every 2 weeks and daily homework

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MATH28
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 18, 2016

Maybe it's because I didn't study hard, but I do not like her, she doesn't cares about students too much, and she always get lost what she is talking in class, sometimes couldn't find an answer. She is a mean teacher.

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MATH8
May 6, 2016

I did not enjoy Dr. Wong's class one bit. I found her to be condescending, confusing, tough and unapproachable- all things that you don't want in a difficult class. She often (everyday) got confused during her own lecture and couldn't complete the problems SHE put on the board. Student's often had to help her solve the problems! Do not recommend.

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MATH07
May 15, 2016

bad idea, turn around while you still can.

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MATH2
Sep 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you are going to pursue a Ph.D in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and you scored a 5 on the AP Calculus exam, then you will pass. For the average person, don't take her class. She will ruin your transfer GPA to a UC. She goes too fast and does not explain concepts. Insanely hard tests and homework. She does not curve.

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5.0
MATH26
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

very tough grader and so much homework. If you take her class make sure to only take this one and no other class because if you work and go to school you will not pass. She makes you feel dumb for asking questions that she thinks you should already know. Her test are way harder than any test Ive ever taken. Good luck.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MATH02
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had to withdrawal from her class because I didnt think I was going to get a C. You have to stay on top of things here, and most importantly, GO TO OFFICE HOURS.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
3.0
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MATH02
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

*huge sigh* I really appreciate the love and support that she tries to give her students but it just doesnt work out. People are intimidated by her office hours and it makes it hard to want to seek help. She has even stated that he class is harder than most Math 2 classes. Be advised to not slack. I mean it.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
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MATH02
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Where do I begin. Well I can tell you she is a very tough greater. Her lectures are sometimes useless. She might even confuse herself sometimes when doing a lecture. She follows the syllabus very strictly.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MATH26
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ive never rated a professor before until now. Professor Wong is very disorganized and makes many mistakes during class. She makes many mistakes and the students always have to correct her when shes lecturing. She is also very rude and snarky to students when you dont understand the content. Also note she does not give extra credit. Absolute hell

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
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MATH26
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst class I've ever taken. She doesn't care about the students at all. She puts things on the tests that weren't even in the lectures or study guides. She is insanely rude if you don't know something she expects you to know. She said "If you don't know how to do #7, you deserve to fail this class." What teacher says that?? Makes many mistakes too

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MATH29
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 17, 2021
Would take again

I have no idea why this professor has so many poor ratings. I find her very helpful and caring. As long as you care about the class and seek help if you're not doing well, she cares about helping you. She tries to give extra time on the exams and if you email her she will be very helpful.

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MATH
Grade: B
Mar 14, 2022

Very bad teacher. Rude, not helpful and even makes a lot of mistakes in class that we have to help her solve.

Tough grader
Test heavy
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MATH
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 5, 2022

She's incompetent at teaching and her exams questions are harder than anything shown in class or in HW, so also does not drop any exam or give a curve. Avoid taking her or your GPA will suffer.

2.0
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CALCI
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 18, 2022

Took her calc class. She didn't seem to care about her students, if you asked about a problem and she happened to be a in bad mood she would reply in a condescending tone that anyone that has gotten this far in math should know how to do this. Doesn't drop any exams, she's probably not the worst instructor in the math dept but she is up there.

Tough grader
Test heavy
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