2.3

Brenda Acor

Mathematics - Weber State University

2.3
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
19%
Would Retake
149
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

19%

Would Retake

149

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

22

3

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66

What Students Say

TAKE FROM SOMEONE ESLE

MATH1050 - 3.0 rating

Awful professor, I did very well in class

MATH0990 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 41 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (16)
B+ (13)
Drop/Withdrawal (7)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(9)C(7)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(17)
Based on 67 reported grades
Not sure yet: 16
B+: 13
Drop/Withdrawal: 7
A: 5
Common Tags
Lots of homework (33)
Test heavy (22)
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Tough grader (13)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (10)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Lecture heavy (6)
Gives good feedback (5)
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Ratings by Course

MATH0966

5.0

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MATH1220

5.0

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MATH950

4.0

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MAT1030

4.0

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MATH960

3.0

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Difficulty by Course

MATHMATH

5.0

MATH1220

5.0

MATCH1010

5.0

MATH2020

4.7

MATH960

4.5

Reviews (149)
5.0
3.0
MATH1010
Dec 20, 2005

She was awesome. She was always on time and well prepared. I never felt she wasted my time. If she was done with her lecture, she would let us out early. She never went over class time. She knew what she is talking about and didn't confuse her students.

2.0
5.0
MATH1050
Apr 27, 2006

Graded on tests only! Syllabus said she would also grade on assignments or quizzes... she never had us turn them in. A lot of people failed the class, most could have squeeked by if assignments or quizzes were included in the grade

5.0
4.0
MATH960
Dec 5, 2006

Brenda Acor was the first math teacher I ever had who made math understandable. Her teaching style made the course interesting and made me love math. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially for those who have struggled in math.

1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Dec 18, 2006

Acor didn't really teach as much as take up 2 hours of time I could've been doing my math assignments. She gave horrible notes, reviews were non existent, no real organization, and tests were a joke. When 50% of the class fails a test a teacher needs to take more of the blame. Acor didn't even show up for the final "review" day.

4.0
1.0
MATH950
Apr 16, 2007

Brenda Acor is a great teacher. She helped me remember how to do simple math and is easy to understand. I got 90´s on every test and 100 on one of them! She is great!

4.0
2.0
MATH1210
May 24, 2007

I had her for 1050 as well. She was much clearer in 1050. In 1210 she expected us to learn faster, and therefore spent less time on the material. Notes were not all that helpful.

1.0
5.0
MATH1050
Aug 9, 2007

I have never been so confused in my life as I was with this woman. She has you do math homework on the computer but then the tests on paper. Don't ask her for help, she'll just tell you that you are lazy and stupid.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Aug 29, 2007

Very good at explaining in several different ways so that you get a good grasp of the concepts.

3.0
5.0
MATH1050
Nov 4, 2007

I really liked her--I took her for 1010 and 1050. She takes the time to explain things and is willing to help outside of class.

5.0
5.0
MATH1050
Nov 9, 2007

I hate math. It is a miracle I made it through. I wouldn't have made it without a very good teacher. That is Prof. Acor

2.0
3.0
MATH1010
Jan 2, 2008

She was not very helpful whatsoever. She taught like an elementary teacher, and didn't help you understand what was on the tests. I do not reccommend her at all.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Jan 3, 2008

She was a great teacher. One of the best I've had. Gave her email and cell number and allowed students to contact when ever she wasn't in class for help on assignments. If you didn't understand it she would explain it several different ways to help. We had a 70% pass rate in my class and it was due to her. She even had voluntary Sat study sessons.

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Jan 11, 2008

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. Had her in the summer and she was useless. I did extremely well but it was not from her teaching, I study so hard because her lectures did not cover anything on the tests or the homework. Stay away from her at all costs.

5.0
3.0
MATH0966
Apr 5, 2008

This teacher is excellent. She takes the time to explain things in different ways, encourages questions, and likes to make sure everyone understands before moving on. She is marvelous.

1.0
5.0
MATHMATH
Jul 3, 2008

Not understandable, very sktechy, not organized at all

5.0
3.0
MATH1010
Jul 21, 2008

GREAT Teacher! -She explains things in great detail; in a way that is easy to understand. -Homework is on MathXL with 2 day until it is due, but she seems to be really willing to extend the due date if you really need it, although it takes her a while to reopen it. Overall she is a really great teacher.

1.0
3.0
MATH1010
Jul 23, 2008

useless.. gives talks about basketball that have NOTHING to do with math. didn't explain math very well and lectures she gives have nothing to do with math tests.

1.0
5.0
MATH2020
Jul 23, 2008

Wastes class time with her philosophies on "problem solving" (would rather students learned material on own, without teacher assistance), very unwilling to help if you need it. Inconsistent grading. Avoid this teacher if possible!!!

2.0
5.0
MATH1050
Jul 30, 2008

Horrible teacher. Doesn't explain things well and expects you to learn virtually everything on your own. Only assigns partial homework through MathXL and it didn't cover everything that was on the test. I'm a little weak in Math and spend 12-16 hours a week with a 1 on 1 tutor and am still having trouble in her class. She grades pretty hard.

1.0
5.0
MATH2020
Jul 30, 2008

Not prepared to teach how to teach. Very unorganized. Never clear in instruction. Expected you to already know what was being taught. Which would have been helpful because her teaching style is very unclear.

2.0
4.0
MATH2020
Aug 25, 2008

Nice lady personally, but is not clear in instruction and was not well organized. Not a good choice, especially if you struggle.

2.0
5.0
MATH1010
Oct 27, 2008

Not a good teacher. She will frequently explain problems in terms of what NOT to do, which makes it very confusing. Inconsistent grading. Didn't like her one bit.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Nov 2, 2008

She does a great job of explaining things so different learners understand. She also gives partial credit when she hand grades tests, which helps keep your grade up. I really appreciated her as a math teacher!

1.0
3.0
MATH1010
Nov 17, 2008

This teacher is awful. She nit-picks at every little mistake, puts her students down and is constantly pointing out how dumb her classes are. She only teaches to half the class, with her back to the other most of the time and her body in the way of the board. Avoid her like the plague! I am good at math too, I had to teach myself.

2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Dec 3, 2008

Brace yourself if you are going to ask her a question. She has a habbit of getting angry if you are unable to understand her explanations.

5.0
3.0
MATH0950
Dec 4, 2008

Wonderful teacher! I am terrible at math, and she explaines everything very well. She is constantly telling the class to come and see her if there are any questions, and is more than happy to answer any questions while teaching. She seems genuinly concerned with the success of her students. She notices those who work hard.

4.0
3.0
MATH1010
Dec 5, 2008

I have never taken a class from this professor but, I have my class right after her class gets out. I have no idea how she is in her teaching skills. I wanted to add that I have observed her talking to many students after class. She would take the time with each student that needed her help. She seemes like a teacher that cares about the sucess of

3.0
5.0
MATH1010
Jan 30, 2009

This teacher did teach me a few concepts but for the most part I felt that I was learning more from the mathlab program that accompanies the textbook. She rarely stops for questions. The material is covered but at lightning speed. Not for the slow learner! Will need to take a lot of extra time for tutoring or figuring it out on your own.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Feb 13, 2009

I'm having a really good time in Brenda Arcor's class, contrary to many of the negative reviews on her, I think she does a great job at explaining the concepts, working through problems, and answering student questions. She uses mathxl.com and there's a lot of homework (3-6 hours a week), but doing the homework has really helped me succeed.

5.0
5.0
MATH1220
Mar 7, 2009

wow this class was hard. However she really explained the material in a way I could understand. Her tests are extrememly long so if you don't like long tests steer clear. At least she gave you unlimited time. Very fair grader considering how difficult the material is. She was always willing to answer questions I had.

4.0
3.0
MATH0950
Mar 28, 2009

I think the criticism is a little unfair. I don't think the class is long enough for her to answer everybody questions. I think she explains the material 80% to 90% clearly and if you see a tutor or spend a little bit of time in the textbook the rest will make sense. Is she a good math teacher? I don't know, but a little initiative and you'll pass.

2.0
3.0
MATH1010
Apr 20, 2009

I got a good grade in this class, but I spent more time learning the material from outside sources then from the teacher. The first day of class she stated that if you do not understand the subject you will fail. I don't know about you, but I paid to be taught the subject not to be told that she can?t teach it to me.

4.0
4.0
MAT1030
Jun 23, 2009

She was very unorganized in this class. She expected us to do turned in homework out of the back of the book as if we were back in high school and had us use mandatory math software which was not useful, expensive considering how helpful it was not. Her tests were ridiculously long. Found this class with her to be frustrating.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Jul 23, 2009

Ms. Acor is very helpful and does an amazing job at explaining the concepts of math. There is a lot of homework, though, and the deadlines for each assignment are a little frustrating to keep up with.

3.0
3.0
MATH1050
Nov 16, 2009

She is very nice and laid back. Her class is no easier than any other math 1050 but at least you can work with her. She uses Mathxl online homework that you need to complete every few days, but that means you don't need a book which is nice.

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Nov 18, 2009

She was hard to understand and when we asked questions she would be upset. I am retaking the class with another teacher and doing great! I am a good student and this professor was very frusterating.

2.0
5.0
MATH1050
Dec 17, 2009

If you ask her for help she makes you look like a fool.

1.0
5.0
MATH960
Feb 5, 2010

Professor Acor was not helpful at all. Made me feel very uncomfortable in her class. Graded way to hard in a REMEDIAL MATH CLASS!! She also cut out of the final test day early because she didn't want to waste her time there.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Mar 28, 2010

I like her as a teacher. She is organized and uses the time during class to cover all of the material. I usually don't have questions. What I like most is the Saturday before the test she has a study group which is very helpful and I always go.

4.0
4.0
MATH1050
Mar 31, 2010

Good teacher, explains math in depth and makes you learn. if you have to go on in math you will want a teacher like her so you remember how to do things. Grades veary hard but does give partial credit. uses MATH XL which is awesome no book required.

5.0
5.0
MATH1010
Apr 15, 2010

Really great teacher. Explains math really well. Helps you with anything you need. she is very consistent.

3.0
4.0
MATH1010
Apr 22, 2010

She knows the material very well. She is not very good at teaching it however. She moves very quickly and when you have questions she is very rude. She grades very hard for this level of math. I will not be taking another class from her.

5.0
1.0
MATH1010
Apr 28, 2010

Lots of detail and explanation

2.0
5.0
MATH1010
May 3, 2010

I hated this class and dreaded going to it. The only reason I passed this class was because I spent several hours and A LOT of money at a private tutor. I felt that she did not have the best interest of the student and that she was only there to get paid.

2.0
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MATH1050
Aug 18, 2010

DO NO TAKE HER CLASS. She knows a lot but I felt uncomfortable in her class for being someone who struggles with math. Unorganized. There are many good math teachers at Weber so I suggest to you to not waste your time with her, unless you're good at math and just need to take the class.

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Dec 3, 2010

One of the worst Math teachers I have ever had!! DO NOT TAKE HER SHE IS RUDE!

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Mar 28, 2011

I'm sorry to say that the comments about Prof. Acor being rude when asked questions are true. I am in her 1010 class and don't ask questions unless I'm really stuck. Her method/tone is embarrassing and not helpful. She definately knows what she's doing but expects you to understand. Better to just pretend and wait for another teacher/tutor to help.

4.0
4.0
MATH1010
Aug 11, 2011

Professor Acor is a good teacher. There is some truth to feeling uncomfortable when you ask a question in class. The bottom line is she is an excellent teacher, knows her stuff, and can teach it clearly. I knwo it's kinda messed up, but I would say feeling a little uncomfortable is worth having her as a teacher; just try not to take it personally.

3.0
3.0
MATH1010
Aug 22, 2011

The prof gave tips and was helpful to me. However, when other students would ask questions she had a belittling tone that the whole class could over hear.

2.0
5.0
MATH1010
Oct 5, 2011

I took her online course, and she frequently sent me reminder emails about my being behind, and further discouraged my success with statistical data that I'm likely to fail. She was rude and very unhelpful, and I felt disrespected as a student. Do not take her.

5.0
3.0
MATH1010
Nov 15, 2011

Enjoyed the class because she helped me whenever I needed it. I often had conferences with her. Truly a great teacher. Yes, math is hard, but she was so clear in what she expected. she was also good about talking loud so you could understand the problem. she would spend lots of time going over problems we had a hard time with.

1.0
5.0
MATCH1010
May 3, 2012

I took math 1010 so I had to go to hub and she was one of the tutors there often. I cringed every time she came to help me instead of another tutor. She was so rude and mean that I didn't understand and I was behind. She really didn't help me at all. Just got me frazzled and made it even harder to understand the questions after that.

3.0
3.0
MATH1010
May 3, 2012

Going to her class was very annoying because she would talk the whole time, when it seems to be more of an independent study type class and she made it very hard to concentrate.

1.0
5.0
MATH990
Aug 11, 2012

Really disliked this Math Teacher. Felt that she was rude and just not helpful. She talks throughout the whole time and makes it difficult to do your assigments. She is a little rude and can sometimes make you feel like an idiot. I would reccomend a different teacher.

4.0
4.0
MATH1050
Aug 16, 2012

Acor is a great teacher. She has a great understanding of Math and knows how to teach in a way that makes a hard class do-able. She gives lots of great tips and will bend over backwards to help if you ask for it. Attending class is mandatory. She does have a blunt personality, yet is nice and fun.

3.0
3.0
MATH1050
Aug 23, 2012

Professor Acor knew what she was teaching very well. However, there was little time in classes for her to teach it all, so you ended up learning from the computer homework. She seemed very approachable for help at the beginning, but then when you received it, she made you feel stupid for asking. Very hard if you aren't already good at math.

5.0
3.0
MATH1050
Jan 21, 2013

Math class is difficult. Professor Acor is different, but helps to understand. I enjoyed taking this class from her and I am glad I finally passed 1050.

3.0
1.0
MATH990
Mar 11, 2013

Took online she never gets back to you! All questions I had I finally had to e-mail another math teacher. Wouldn't recommend her for a online or in class teacher.

4.0
4.0
MATH990
Apr 18, 2013

I struggled through math 990, and got to the last section, and couldn't HORRIBLE, and the quizzes are difficult. She did not have contact very often, and was seldom encouraging. I would suggest taking any developmental math in a classroom setting.

3.0
3.0
MATH990
Jul 11, 2013

She is very encouraging to make sure you stay on track. Doesnt really help at all with the actual material, but she makes sure you are sticking to the schedule. Sometimes she makes you feel stupid if you fall behind(like when you work full time and college full time), but she does help you finish the class!

1.0
5.0
MATH990
Jul 26, 2013

Mrs. Acor is not there to help students. She is very difficult to contact and does not keep her word. I asked her five times to open a quiz for me, so i could take it. She would not respond to emails or phone calls. Do not take from her.

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Aug 27, 2013

Horrible instructor. I would avoid her at all cost. Not very helpful and talks down to students.

4.0
5.0
MATH950
Nov 15, 2013

Acor has gotten better than some older ratings. She was extremely encouraging, helpful, and wanted you to succeed. She does respond to emails and will work with you while in the hub or in class. For the most part, she expects you to put in the effort. She is one of the designers of the math course at Weber.

5.0
4.0
MATH1010
Dec 11, 2013

Professor Acor was very quick to respond to my emails and assist me with questions. She went out of her way to help me get a good grade and understand the material.

2.0
1.0
MATH0950
Mar 18, 2014

I understood the math, but she would still talk down to students. the class was very unpleasant. take from someone else.

3.0
4.0
MATH1050
Apr 28, 2014

She talked down to students and I felt stupid asking her a question. TAKE FROM SOMEONE ESLE

1.0
5.0
MATH990
Jul 21, 2014

Mrs. Acor was the worst math teacher I ever had. Every time I would ask her a question she would look at me like I was an idiot and would talk down to me constantly. Take my word don't take her class!!

4.0
3.0
MATH0990
Aug 12, 2014

This class was good! The professor called us up each week to review how we were doing. If we were falling behind she would encourage us to do better and try our hardest. Must put in 100% or you'll fall behind. Class Mandatory. Hub-Time Required. Recommend this professor! She is great!

1.0
2.0
950
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2014

Worst teacher. Treats the class like high school students, you HAVE to go to class or she calls you out in class. When you ask questions she doesn't even answer what you ask, so when you ask again she makes you feel dumb. I lucked out because this class was BEYOND easy for me she was just so irritating.

4.0
3.0
1010
Nov 20, 2014

She was okay. Not my favorite. She would call you out in the middle of class and pull you up to her desk every week to go over your work. I didn't so much like that. I swear she likes to hear the sound of her own voice. She really did want everyone to succeed, which was cool.

5.0
2.0
990
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

I loved this teacher! I took online but her encouragement showed through. Offered students to call her if any help was needed. I would take her again.

1.0
1.0
MATH0955
Apr 10, 2015

When you are sick she assumes you are ditching. When you email her she doesn't email you back but expects you to keep up communication with her. Would never ever take a class from her again. She always says to ask your neighbors for help when in reality they know as much as you do because she doesn't teach at all.

2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: B-
Nov 1, 2015

Acor's tests are extremely difficult and hard to study for. If you aren't in class to do the "labs," you will not do well on the tests. She expects you to study several hours a day and do a LOT of homework that rarely seemed to relate to class discussions. She commonly messed up numbers and signs when she was solving problems in front of the class.

4.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2015

A lot of people do not like Brenda but I think she is awesome. I took her for 1010 and 1050 and I would recommend her to anyone. Yeah you have to go class and yeah if you do not go she says something to you about it, but she wants everyone to pass, and to pass a college math class you should probably go to class. Do your homework and pay attention.

3.0
3.0
MATH0950
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2015

A decent enough math instructor, although she isn't very clear when explaining things, and is extremely hard to work with in terms of missing class or late assignments regardless of the reasoning.

4.0
3.0
MATH0990
Dec 18, 2015

I took 990 online and she emailed me atleast twice a week to make sure I was getting stuff done and would meet deadlines. She also made some extra videos to help. When I took my final she was working at the Hub and helped me study and get ready to pass. She will definitely help you if you are willing to help yourself.

5.0
4.0
MATH0990
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Acor was the one and only reason I got through math. She is unfairly rated here! She is phenomenal. She has a great attitude and really explains herself. She makes sure you know the best and easiest way to work things out. I am not a math person but would take it over and over again if she taught the class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH990
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Acor was the only reason I got through 990. She is phenomenal. She makes sure you know the best and easiest way to approach a problem and will do several problems over again until you get it. She loves hardworking students and will bend over backwards to ensure you pass her class. She doesn't like interruptions or distractions.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I've learned the material before, but I still had to spend a lot of time on homework. Spent more time trying to figure out the homework program than the actual assignment itself. Sometimes got off topic about math you don't need to know about. If you're good at math, don't take it from her. If you're struggling a bit, she's probably good.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
MATH1050
Grade: D
Aug 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

At Weber had a hand full of wonderful teachers that really cared about our success. This is not one of these teachers. the teacher missed class more then most students would talk down to all the students in my class making the class worse. The class was full at least 34 students first of the semester by the end only 9 student were left. Worst class

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Aug 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

she talks too much about things that don't pertain to what we are learning, which makes what we are learning more difficult. She is open to meet and help after class, and claims that test scores are better when you do, but when you meet one on one, she gets angry when you have questions, and avoids answering your question. She can be very rude.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH0950
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very rude and inconsiderate she called me out and yelled at me in front of other students calling me Stupid and a cheater because I couldn't pass one of her quizzes. She then continued to talk about me (not using my name) in front of other classes. She is always late to class & gives no time to work on homework. do not take this course with her.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Easily the worst professor I've ever had and likely will have. What she teaches in class is not what is in the homework. She gives labs to work on in class quite often, which is a lot more similar to what will be on the test that the homework. She does not teach all of the material and when she does teach it. It is not taught very well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MATH0990
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Shes ok. If you do the work you should pass its that simple... of course an A isnt going to be handed to you. If that were the case youd have an economy of engineers and physicians. She is indirectly rude if you email her a dumb question but she needs to explain things better. Overall the online course was simple

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH0990
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Awful professor, I did very well in class. Towards the end of the semester Emailing her was a nightmare. She is rude and she is very unprofessional for someone who should be teaching. Not sure why youd work with students if your short with students? Dont expect much from this class.

3.0
5.0
MATH1050
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2018
Would take again

It's a math class, it's at Weber State, it's BAD. However Acor does do well teaching the material although sometimes she'll go off on tangents about other things. If you are going to miss class very often don't take it you will fail. Don't plan on her cutting slack on missed assignments for ANY reason. On tests she grades more on work than answers.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH1050
Grade: A-
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you have the option to not take this professor, don't. She refuses to teach some topics, because "you should already know it." She takes the first 30 minutes of class telling you that you need to study harder. She rants about how math is relatable in all aspects of life - when it isn't. It's also discouraging when she constantly makes mistakes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH1210
Grade: Not sure yet
May 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Read straight out of the text book and is super critical on how you solved the problem and doesnt provide a lot of information on how she wants it done. I am really good at math and absolutely hate her class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
MATH0950
Grade: B+
Aug 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Regardless of life situation teacher won't give you time to do assignments or tests. Teacher is very strict on deadlines. If you were in a car wreck, death in the family, or hospitalization you still have to do assignments on time.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: B+
Aug 20, 2018
Would take again

Brenda was a great professor. She is very great at explaining what you need to learn, but it is up to you to complete the work and learn the material. She is short with her students so its best not to ask questions and ask others in the class. Overall, if you have the right mindset you will pass the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH0950
Grade: B-
Aug 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Teacher is very unprofessional. She will yell at you right in class in front of everyone. She doesn't tolerate guessing even if it's your best effort.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MATH1210
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Brenda did a great job introducing me to calculus. She works at the tutoring center on campus, and made sure that we knew her hours so that we could drop by for extra tutoring if we needed it. She does her best to make sure you succeed, but obviously you have to practice. You don't learn math by saying "I don't get it," and then quitting.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor refuses to teach some topics, because "you should already know it." Takes a lot of time talking about how math is relatable in all aspects of life. Constantly makes mistakes during lecture. Teaches some topics her own way instead of the way on the homework. She does not give any reviews for test, does in class labs instead, DO NOT MISS.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Unprofessional/unhelpful when answering student questions and would answer the questions rudely in front of the whole class. Spoke to the class in a very demoralizing way before tests. She went on rant's that weren't even specific to the lecture, wastes time with test reviews, cancelled class and flew through the next topics to make up for time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
MATH0990
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is a horrible teacher. After my experience with the other Math Profs she was a nightmare. If you can avoid this teacher, do so.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

In this course, I felt very uncomfortable to ask questions because she would make you sound dumb. If you did something wrong she would make sure the entire class knew but not directly point you out. I just couldn't have waited to be finished with the course with this professor. I wouldn't recommend this professor at all.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Professor Acor is very passionate about Math and if you show that you care and want to learn she will make sure you learn the material. I agree with students she is hard to approach for a question because she makes you sound dumb but I strongly believe that is not her intention, she just comes across that way. This professor cares more than most.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Acor is academically inappropriate. She calls out students in class and belittles them. Its her way or the highway. She doesnt take time to help students raise their grade, she would rather let them know when the withdraw date is. She isnt professional and makes a lot of mistakes during lectures and gets upset when students correct her

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Dec 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Long on the well meaning, but short on the know-how. Acor demands a level of proficiency on each chapter, or else she won't offer much help on the material. Pair that with a somewhat condescending tone, and she comes off as a hard to approach professor. Very helpful for those prepared for the course, but if you're unsure, seek a different professor

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MATH1010
Grade: B+
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

I have been reading a lot of the ratings for Professor Acor and I couldn't agree less with the negative reviews. In my personal opinion, she is the best math teacher I have ever had in my academic career. She is the only professor who has actually cared whether I passed her class and whether I understood the material or not. I recommend highly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH1060
Grade: C+
Jun 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor told us every single day that we won't pass this class if it was your first time in the class. She was constantly tearing us down & telling us how hard the class was. It was a very negative environment. She messed up on examples all the time & the students had to correct her which was super annoying. Find a different professor!!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MATH1010
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online over the summer and did not like the teaching I was given. It is completely self taught and the videos she has you learn from are from the 1980s. If you want a self taught math class then this is the class for you. Tests are everything in this class.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Sep 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Constantly messing up notes and doesn't teach half of what's on the homework so you're teaching yourself (was spending 4-6 hrs on HW that should have taken 1.5 tops). Constantly said everyone set themselves up for failure for not meeting her high/unreasonable expectations. Extremely stressful and makes you feel terrible, wouldn't ever recommend.

2.0
4.0
MATH1050
Sep 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

i've only been in this class for a month and i'm thinking of dropping it. she expects you to get homework done immediately after posting it and the assignments take HOURS to finish. i don't have time for it since i need to work too... also there are many things on the homework she does not explain in detail so you would have to figure it out urself

1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: C+
Oct 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a terrible teacher. She is not prepared for class. She expects notes and "labs" to be printed, even in an online class. She hardly teaches any of what is on the homework, so I've had to teach myself almost everything. Of what she does teach, she does very simple problems, so when the homework comes, it is so hard to figure out.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH1050
Nov 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She won't teach the full lecture. She only teaches the stuff she knows. A lot of it is done by yourself.

1.0
4.0
MATH1050
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Spent a lot of time googling topics trying to learn on my own. Acor teaches at a very slow pace and spends unnecessary time on topics that don't even apply to the assignment. Speaking of assignments, they are ridiculously long and very repetitive. She takes weeks to put in test scores and always finds someone else to blame, its never her fault.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: C-
Nov 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had a hard time in this class

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The teacher would never answer my emails when I needed help, and never did anything to teach the course. She is very homework heavy and constantly adds random assignments to the course, i.e. reading assignments and journaling. The homework takes 4+ hours per assignment when it should take 2 hours MAX. 0/10 do not recommend.

4.0
4.0
MATH1060
Grade: A
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Great teacher! Hard to reach outside of class (I'm currently waiting on an email back myself). Great at adapting to different ways of teaching when you don't understand. There is a lot of homework and it took a good amount of studying to do well on the tests. If you attend class and work hard you should be good. Her office hours will save you!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

i reached out multiple times for help with multiple modules.. testing is accumulative, how are you supposed to remember all the formulas. found out two weeks before end of the semester that there was an easier class i could have taken for my degree. so frustrated

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH0955
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She was really hard to understand. Her lectures weren't the best and I would always have to google to figure out the lectures. She is VERY homework heavy. If it's not done you won't pass. You have to take notes her way and doesn't let you take your own notes. She is super big on attendance.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH1010
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2021
Would take again

This was an online intermediate algebra class. The textbook is online which was hard to get used to at first. You get 4 tries per quiz, and 2 tries per test. I think overall it's just quite difficult to learn math in an online setting. But this class was straightforward and professor Acor was quite helpful when I was confused with a certain section

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH0990
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

if you aren't naturally good at math, don't take her class. She assigns 3-4 assignments PER SECTION, keep your grades up or you won't be able to move on with the course. Doesn't respond to emails so I confronted her in class & she said she read it but didn't respond bc it wasn't worded how she wanted & seemed agitated! Withdrawing was a relief!!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH0990
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She has not graded any assignments and is very stern on you passing your exams before you can do anything else. And if you try to email her about any questions or retakes she takes forever to answers and most the time answers as 5 in the morning. She made me redo a test 5 times and accused me of cheating on it the 2nd time.

1.0
5.0
MATCH1010
Grade: C
Nov 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took this class as an online class, I have only taken online classes. This class requires an assignment EVERY SINGLE DAY! These assignments take 4+ hours/day. Quizzes weekly. Tests almost every week. Extremely difficult to pass. Do NOT take this class. Worst class ever! Teacher does not teach. Watch videos from the 90s. No help offered. Miserable

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATCH1010
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She gives out daily homework, weekly quizzes, and tests every other week. If you are struggling on any section and it takes you longer it is a nightmare to catch up. She discriminates against online students making them ask to retake tests and it takes her several days to open the new attempt. In the syllabus, it says you get 4 attempts, you don't

4.0
3.0
MATH0990
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

I am finishing up in one of her online math classes right now. I have never been good at math but she has given me tools to succeed. There is quite a bit of work given out by her. However, I feel like if it weren't for me having to practice all of the time, I would be struggling way harder.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

with my busy schedule i was told get ahead by 2 weeks ahead even though i did tell her how my days go was given the option to do everything online but since i live close to the school was told i couldn't had to go into school for tests and i didn't even have the times for that when trying to catch up on back work 10/10 wouldn't take again

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1060
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this Professor at all! She moves so fast, doesnt seem to care if someone doesnt understand something, and 1/2 the hw problems she doesnt cover. I was excited to take this class at first then was discouraged and my anxiety was through the roof after day one. I dread this class every week. If you can take from another do it!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2022
Would take again

Brenda Acor is awesome.

Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
1010
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2022

Has a policy that if you don't score a certain percentage on quizes, you can't do the proceeding homework until you achieve the score she expects. This happened to me once and I was docked 30% for turning in the homework late that she locked me out of. The problems on tests are much harder than the homework and test reviews.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1060
Grade: B-
Apr 27, 2022

This professor is terrible! She said I missed 2 days, (I only missed 1 because I checked my attendance) and caused me to get a whole 2 units behind. She is not understanding of out-of-school issues (work, marriage, life) and demands that you devote SO MUCH TIME to math and studying. She talks down to you and tears you down, speaking so demeaningly.

1.0
5.0
MATH1060
May 2, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor I have ever had while at Weber. She expects everyone to do everything her way. Doesnt explain anything she just says what shes writing down. She claims to work with students thats not true at all. I am very high risk and she wouldnt even work with me. To stay safe and keep others safe as well. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2022

This professor gives out extreme amounts of homework and notes, and she doesn't even teach the subject. She gives you videos of other people explaining it, and just expects you to understand it for yourself. She has assignments and notes planned for every single day, so if you get behind for even just one day, you're screwed. Horrible class.

Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MATH1060
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 22, 2022

This class was so hard! I am good at math and have never needed a tutor and I can catch on quickly. However, I struggled just in the first 2 weeks of this class. She did not go over everything that we needed to know for our homework and told us we just need to take what we know and figure it out or get a tutor. Why am I paying for this class then?

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH1010
Grade: B+
May 24, 2022
Would take again

With the online course, it is pretty much self-taught with the assistance of notes that she provides. However, she does offer times to meet up with her to discuss things that you struggle with. Yes there's a ton of homework. That for me was a good thing though. I am a person that really needs to master a subject to feel comfortable with it.

Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
MATH1060
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 4, 2022

I struggled with how quickly Brenda spoke and how she would skip around when explaining concepts. She used a projector and discussed problems on a screen, but sometime it was hard to see and she didn't speak what she was writing aloud. I've always liked math, but struggled with her teaching style. I dropped the class while I still had time.

Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 6, 2022

I didn't pass a test, contacted them and setup a zoom call. Waited 45 minutes after the pre-determined time and they didnt show up. A week or more of excuses as to why they couldn't meet, then we talked over the phone and helped me... a little too late. Made it so I was late on the next test. Why no call in the first place? Nice person but dropped.

4.0
3.0
1010
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2022
Would take again

This was an online class and once you understand the layout she uses its super easy. There are plenty of resources and I was able to learn 100% online without ever having to ask for help. You have to be willing to dedicate quite a lot of time if you want to fully grasp the concepts. The online videos were a life saver for me, I am a visual learner

Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH1060
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 15, 2022

No test reviews, even for the final. Answer key for exams is not given after the exams. Review days for tests are subpar at best, she just rambles. Mountain of hmwk and her lectures are just so sloppy, no structure in this class. Save your money and take this with another teacher.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
990
Grade: B-
Aug 28, 2022

Worst professor I have ever had! She rambles about everything but math. She goes off memory for math problems that never solve in lecture. She preaches about not making careless mistakes but in lectures constantly makes mistakes corrected by students. She is terrible at grading and will accuse you of not turning things in.

1.0
5.0
1010
Aug 29, 2022

There's 9 quizzes, 5 tests and 1 final exam. On top of guided notes, and homework. She isn't helpful when it comes to additional help or linking resources to help YOU. Doesn't account for real-life scenarios or situations where you may not be able to take a test. Refuses to accommodate for disabled students. You'd be looking at 15+ hours for this.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 3, 2022

The class is found in 3 different sources accessible by email, a separate website, and canvas. The main homework program is riddled with programming errors along with assigning several hours of homework each night. There are guided notes, problem lists, writing assignments, quizzes, practice tests, and real tests. Not a 4 credit hour class at all.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1010
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2022

Lots of homework! I would recommend taking from a different professor to ensure you understand better. She does not teach you! You watch lectures from the 80's that don't explain anything.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2022

Ok, this was my first really bad experience with a math instructor. Emails go unanswered, if they do email back, its one word responses or "go to tutoring". Videos are so old they are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio. Videos had VHS streaks and horrible audio. I passed this class thanks to YouTube and drop-in tutoring. DONT take this course from Acor!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1010
Grade: C+
Jan 30, 2023

Not recommended as a professor for math. She is a heavy grader who uses outdated material. She shows no compassion or will to put in the effort to help students when they struggle within this class. Use another professor.

Tough grader
Hilarious
So many papers
2.0
5.0
MATH1060
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2023

She moves at a break neck speed. She assigns 25-40 homework questions every day of class, due the following Sunday. Pushes for you to get a tutor if you are confused or behind. Often makes mistakes during lectures that students catch. Math is my worst subject, don't know if I will pass. Unless you are good with math, seek another teacher I think.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
990
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 13, 2024

Mandatory Attendance

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
990
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 13, 2024

Mandatory Attendance!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH0990
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2024
Would take again

She is very good at math, but not the best at teaching. She is great at showing how it's done. When it comes to getting help her advice is centered on, 'keep trying' or, 'get a tutor'. A lot of focus is on, things get hard keep trying'. You'll first teach yourself with 'notes' and then take your questions to class. Nice but not the best.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 29, 2024

This professor was the worst I ever had at WSU. Brenda Acor did not only make her lessons difficult to understand, but she was rude and unhelpful if you asked for additional support. I dropped out of her class and lost money and time because of this professor. This lady humiliated me in her office when I went in to ask for help. Very dismissive.

3.0
4.0
1010
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2024

Brenda's 1010 class is quite demanding, with lots of homework and assessments. While the materials can be outdated, using Unstuckstudy alongside the textbook and recorded lectures helped me grasp the concepts better. Not the most engaging professor, but diligence is key to succeed.

1.0
5.0
1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2024

Insane amount of coursework for a 1000 level math class. Late penalty on coursework that isn't even graded by the professor, it's all graded automatically. Completely missed a teams meeting to assist with classwork. Slow to respond to emails. Lack of compassion.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
1010
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2025

Completely unresponsive to emails, and so hard to work with. She is very rude and demeaning when I have tried to get further clarification on assignments. Especially do NOT take her online classes. Please avoid at all costs!

1.0
4.0
1010
Grade: C+
Jun 24, 2025

Very unprofessional with how she talked to me. I was super sick during her semester and she degraded me for it. Yelled at me day of an exam because I was on pain pills for surgery. She would blow up my phone and ask if I was even going to pass the test and if it was even worth taking for me. only professor that actually brought me to tears

5.0
2.0
MATH1060
Grade: B+
Aug 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Acor's trigonometry class was challenging, but she's a great professor and if you work hard, attend every class and focus on the note sheets she provides, you will pass! Yes, she does move at a fast pace, but only during concepts that we had previously covered (algebra), allowing students to focus more on the new trig concepts. A+!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATCH1010
Oct 21, 2025

DO NOT take this class if you have a job unless it it the only class you are taking. Syllabus claims 10 hours of homework a week. Try 12-16 if you don't perfectly understand the material first go around. MASSIVE late penalty for things she does not even grade. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1010
Nov 17, 2025

DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS. There is lots of homework and if you don't pass a quiz or test, you can't move on until you do, it makes you fall behind easily. I was over two weeks behind on a test and she would say multiple times that we were meeting on zoom and proceeded to not show up! She does not care if you are failing her class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
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