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“Fields - he is amazing”
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Attendance Mandatory
81%
Textbook Required
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Reviews (91)
easy class. group quizes every meeting. lets you use notes during tests except the final. gives plenty of extra credit to get the A if you're doing bad. Loves astronomy and it shows
good teacher, tests require studying, a lot of extra credit, if you care you wont have problems getting an 'A'
Mrs. Mallory is a very caring teacher who will do anything for her students. She treats you like a college student. No problem getting an "A" if you attend regularly and do the work.
I love her!!!!!!
She thinks that astronomy runs our lives. Open notes. Extra credit.
She's a very good teacher. If you get something wrong on an assignment she'll give you another one to do and youll get your credit on the original. very funny. loves her stuff. great lab class. just brings sunscreen on those when you have to work outside!
Do all the extra credit that she allows. It will help becaue she gives a quiz every class. She does this so she can make people attend the class. She won't drop any so extra credit helps make up for them. Quizzes are usually group quizzes. Tests are open notes with a study guide. Good teacher.
Enjoyable prof with evident passion for the subject, students and the school which makes class more engaging. Keeping up with reading is important in lecture, lab is decidedly easier - lots of group work and night session uses telescopes! In the lecture, studyguides are allowed on exams. Recommended
She's a cool teacher.Very into astronomy. Just make sure you attend every class for you want an A. She gives quizes every week. Do some extra credit, and youll be good to go. And make sure you do the study guides she gives, cuz theyre very helpful on the tests
Tests start out easy, but end up quite hard. She gives a study guide for each test and you are allowed to use them on the exams. SHE EMPLOYS TRICK QUESTIONS on her exams, but still easy to pass. Loads of extra credit. Take her for the lab class too!
go to class and it is impossible to not get an "A". she's a little weird but super sweet
OMG! seriously every1'z ratings are a joke. That woman is crazy. DO yourself a favor and RUN!! yeah she does give quizes, but u guyz 4got to let every1 know that she gives this 30min. quiz 5 min. b4 class ends. She's sweet but loca...
She's great and fair, and won't cheat you by dumbing down the material. You'll do well as long as you show up and pay attention.
She's awesome! She uses props and visual aids to really help in understanding complex theories. Quite smart and entertaining, she can answer nearly anything off-hand. Offers loads of extra credit and has a genuine interest in helping students learn. I intend on taking another of her classes soon!
Good teacher, very sweet, and genuinely cares about all of her students. The only thing I didn't like was she gave tests and quizzes to close to the end of class. Other than that, I really liked her and would take a class with her again. Offers loads of Xtra Credit, which is a plus!!!
Very friendly and sweet; cares about astro and her students, but bad teacher. Gives lab work without explaining anything and often won't answer many questions about it. Probably need her lecture class in order to get @ least B- average in labs. But she gives extra credit. Not for non-science people.
She is so easy. If you study the study guide you should be able to get an A in her class. She is also funny. She tries to entertain you by doing weird things. I highly recommend her, cuz tests are easy!!
Very nice lady as a person. She tries so hard to help you pass, but can get so off the subject during her lectures, which makes it hard to follow. Quiz every class, lectures before each test, exta credit will cost you $$$. She is totally the girl version of Bill Nye the Science Guy!!!
Really strange, funny, sweet. As long as you go to every class and do the extra credit you'll probably get an A. But you don't get much out of her class.
This is my favorite teacher at pierce. She is dedicated, passionate, and will go out of her way to help you get the highest possible grade. Her notes are not very helpful unless she circles it in red. Lots of extra credit! Use her study guides.
If she wasn't married to an already nice gentleman I would have stole her heart years ago. If you love looking at the stars than take this class. I've seen Globular Clusters through a 60 inch because of this class.
Sweet, friendly, eccentric. You might think you're doing badly in her class at first, but the semester gets easier. If you do the extra credit you should be able to get an A. Just try not to miss class cuz you'll lose points for the lab which you can't make up.
Relatively easy class, and she gives plenty of extra credit.
you can use study guides on tests. gives a lot of reading quizzes though. easy A.
Very nice person, who REALLY cares about the subject and wants the students to do their best. She gives a lot of extra credit.
Nice teacher, passionate, but soooo boring. Very softspoken and hard to hear, vague notes, teaching, and not too easy. Don't take her class in the evening. She'll keep you beyond the end of the class everyday at least 15 minutes, many times more. It's your call, but I'd take her for short hours on a couple different days. You've been warned.
Extremely nice lady!!! She will do her best for you to get a good grade. But do not try to take advantage of her, she's not an idiot! Wonderful person and teacher. The world would be a better place with more Ms. Mallories!!!!
Allows study guide on the test but you have to make sure you have a LOT of detail written about them. Notes she gives in class are pointless. She keeps you late during nights. Very strange and random person but in a funny way. Have to study hard to get good grades on test. But she gives A LOT of extra credit. With effort you can get a B.
She is a nut but in a really funny way. This class is hard and the lectures are pointless as far as your notes. She gives a lot of x-tra credit but you really do have to work for your grade. She allows study guilds on tests but you really have to crame the information onto them. Fun teacher Hard class
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Easily the best teacher Ive ever had. She's kind, considerate and genuinly tries to help you. The class is not easy, but she makes it worth the effort.
She's a wonderful teacher. Weird in a way, kind of like she's been around her subject for a VERY long time where you just become weird.. Great teacher, her class is hard if you don't put effort to it. Suggest you sit in the front of class since she speaks in a low tone voice..
she is the best. gives lots of extra cr. gives group quizes. she is the sweetest women. best teacher i ever had. she is easy, clear, and helpful. take her !!!
Goes on little side stories in order to explain what she's about to tell you next. VERY good teacher, makes the hours fly by. Hard class, but with any other teacher, wouldnt be as fun.
Professor Mallory is probably the best college professor I've ever had. She goes out of her way to really help her students. She is very approachable and friendly.
If you're into being inspired look no further, this Lady has got it all~ PASSION,ENTHUSIASM,and most of all DEDICATION to her students. One of a kind!
Study for an hour every week and you will get an A. She also offers a lot of extra credit. A very interesting class that will blow your mind if you open the book from time to time. Mrs. Mallory is very helpful, nice and knows her material. Be sure to go to the trips that are planned.
Professor Mallory is the best professor I have ever had. This class is for students who really want to learn and is not easy, but she will do anything and everything she can to help you pass, including a lot of fun extra credit. If I can get an A after being out of school for 22 years, any one can. Thank you Professor Mallory for really caring!
All in all, Professor Mallory was an extremely sweet, dedicated teacher that I enjoyed learning from. But there were certain times where I thought she was a little crazy. haha. But to tell you the truth, the test questions really ALL come from the book. If you fill out the study guide it will help... But it's best if you read the book before a test
I LOVE HER!!! so helpful, loves her students. i learned so much not only cause i love the subject, but also because she taught so much. ill admit some parts were boring. however her ec was really fun. its not THAT easy of a class..so study. its really rewarding.
Fantastic class and a great teacher. If you want to get a good grade in Astronomy take her. She gives study guides that can be used on every test, and a good portion of the questions from the test are on the study guide. Tons of extra credit opportunities as well to help you get your grade up. Everything on the tests comes from the textbook, so
Really tough class, didn't even pass.. I attended all classes, took all the tests and passed all the quizzes.. still ended up with a D... even did alot of extra credit. U have to be real interested in Astronomy to pass, otherwise real boring and hard.
mmmm i dont know man , its really boring
She is a terrific teacher.I took her class a few years back,and after taking many more professors,I can really appreciate her caring for teaching and students.We had a trip to the observatory (only a few people got to go),it was an unforgettable experience.If you get a chance, try to go.But,it was not an easy class,and one really needs to study.
Genuinely nice person. The subject is kind of confusing. Attendance is necessary, book is not necessary except for study guides. Lots of extra credit is offered, do ALL of it unless you get A's on all of the midterms. She is kind of crazy. The first day I could not stop laughing and I felt really bad. Just pay attention and do ALL of the work.
Lab Class. Very good teacher. Cares a lot for how well her students are doing. Recommended definitely. She is very down to earth but if you do not put in the effort she will give you the grade you deserve. Overall I enjoyed the class. Do the Extra Credit Astro meetings!
She may be nice, but she is out of her mind.Her class has no structure-she gives 100s of worksheets(which are not noted on her syllabus).Your attendance is a MUST, she will NOT allow any make ups even if you tell her in advance.Take this class if you have no life(other classes/job) and are willing to put in ALL your time. Tnx 2 her, I hate Astro!
EASY lab! Astronomy is not the most interesting subject, but Professor Mallory made the classes enjoyable. She really does care about her students & wants them to do well. Offers you plenty of extra credit, so there is no reason why you can't get an A. Gives worksheets every lab meeting, so be sure you are not absent-no makeups. Easy class!
A very compassionate teacher but a bit frazzled. Ignore everyone who said her class is hard - the typical Pierce student is stupid & lazy so when a teacher gives a reasonable amount of homework & tests those students just don?t want to put in any effort. The work she gives is very reasonable & offers lots of e.c. Because of her class I love astro!
She Loves the subject. very compassionate about what she is teaching. She gives 2-3 hand outs EVERY CLASS and one quiz at the end. A LOT of work! like some1 else said...if you have no life and are taking only this one class then go ahead! ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!!! good luck!
Horrible, horrible teacher. If you are not naturally great at understanding sciences/astronomy, I definitely do not recommend this class. She is unnecessarily hard and completely insensitive. If you miss one class, even if it's for a good reason, she will not allow you to make up any of the work.
SHE is completely horrible, i dont recommend anyone to take her class. Waste of time she gives all these useless worksheets and gives you a bunch of busy work that you learn nothing from. I had a A+ up until the last 3 weeks of that class and she gave me a D for missing 1 class. She doesnt let you make up ANY of your missed work.DO NOT TAKE HER
uhh.. hated this class she gives you sylubus but it doesnt help on the test. she doesnt explain alot of what to do and she is crazy. you have to be good at science to pass. she talks to you like your a 5 year old. saying you know this little thingy over here and weird stuff class i didnt pass :(, take another teacher if you want to pass.
Very, very unclear. Talked about her cat more than astro. She never goes over anything on the test. Her syllabus was also incorrect and I missed the midterm due to a car crash even though the midterm was supposed to be the next week. She wouldn't let me retake. Labs are fun, lots of ec, but I would NOT recommend this teacher.
So unclear. Lectures get boring; although she may be passionate about the subject, she does not know how to make the rest of the class feel the same way. I do not recommend this professor if you want to really learn about astronomy.
She is such a difficult teacher. We just had a quiz and a midterm in one class not to mention homework before midterm day. I'm no slacker and I'm a good student but wow. She talks to u like you're a retarded 3 year old and makes class extremely boring. I don't recommend her at all.
But she's so funny.. I think she's a little crazy.. She treats you like your 3 years old lol
What a horrible professor! She is extremely neurotic and strung out. She is the epitome of an unclear professor. She is the worst at explaining and the only way to pass her class is to do the homework and extra credit she offers. She gives study guides that have nothing to do with the exams and her lectures are taught as if she's speaking to NASA scientists. I wouldn't recommend her to my worst enemy. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!
Couldn't pay attention to her lectures, it's like a grade school class. Has told students to "shut up". Can't handle class clowns. 10% extra credit available. Irrelevant hw and study guide, expects a lot of effort, hard to take notes from lecture, impossible to follow along in book, I wouldn't recommend her. But she does pay for the star parties.
I had to post a review, after reading these negative comments. I'm a hard-working student and I managed to score a B. I completed my homework and opted for a few extra credit assignments. You'll be working fairly hard during this class, and if you're not afraid of that, then take this class. She's a little nutty, but I think it's awesome!
I took the lab and she is not very organized and not helpful. Lots of worksheets and I didn't really learn that much. Nonetheless, this class is easy as long as you DON'T MISS any classes. Otherwise you have to do makeup work outside of class.
This class is easy. You need to go everyday and make sure you turn in all the assignments. I always failed my tests but with the good grades i got on my hw and turning in tons of extra credit i got an A in the class. You can pass the class with extra credit no matter how bad your tests. She does have 2 or 3 midterms and a final. with a lot quizes.
Very good teacher. Her satire is hilarious, and people who don't understand it call her "crazy." One of the nicest teachers I've ever had, and she's unbelievably dedicated. She will come no matter what, even if 30 minutes have passed, stay or she'll call you. Quizzes weekly that she gives answers to. Very, Very good teacher.
good teacher - a little "out there" but genuinely cares about your grasp. always offering extra credit and will often help w/ quizes/tests.
She seems a bit batty and talks to her students as though they are her beloved grandchildren. Don't mistake this for something it's not, she sees and hears virtually everything that occurs around her. Do the assignments, don't miss class and try to take advantage of the copious amounts of extra credit she offers. Stay off your phone.
Professor Mallory is ful or fun and jokes, and is really passionate about Astronomy, She is fully! up to date on Astronomy.
Professor Mallory gives pretty much work, but you have to study to finish college. And I don't care if she gives you work because if you screw something up you can make enough points to get back a good grade.
She gives very interesting demonstrations and stories about current astronomy events.
Really enthusiast about Astronomy. Really likes her students. Clear plus info is really up-to-date.
SO HARD ! The test are almost impossible to pass
As a high school student take took that class it was easy but she was annoying and she calls you like honey or baby. She was fun and weird.
DO NOT TAKE THE LAB CLASS. Sitting in this class for 3 and a half hours was awful. it took her about 40 minutes to set up and then she would ramble on about this we didn't even do labs on. very confusing and out there. very off topic and weird. although I did receive a good grade, wouldn't recommend taking her lab class.
Professor Mallory has real passion for Astronomy very easy to listen to her talk. She gives 10% extra credit so you have a chance you letter grade a whole grade just on extra credit. Go to class for lecture she will tell you what is on the test. Gives in depth study guides for test and lets you use study guide answers during test.
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. She is very old, and doesn't really understand how to teach. She seems really lost most of the time, with no lectures actually planned out. Her study guides don't really pertain to her tests and she is extremely confusing. She doesn't lecture well at all, and she is rude and pretty strange. Take Prof. Fields - he is amazing!
she's a really good professor, she's there for you and always willing to help but I guess I was disappointed because we didn't get to use the telescope so much, she's a very nice person though
She's confusing and gets her facts mixed up. Most of the time it seems like shes lost and doesn't know what shes doing.
Professor Mallory is a gem. Loved her Astronomy Lab and all the great experiments/projects. Thank goodness for extra credit because this course is not exactly a piece of cake. Take the lecture and lab with her at the same time for better comprehension. Ask many questions, participate and BE ON TIME! Very approachable professor and incredibly fun.
Prof. Mallory is an amazing woman. She's an active Astronomer so has very up to date info that she includes in her lectures. Lots of visual aides and has a great sense of humor. Don't skip class or you will be dropped. BE ON TIME. Tests are tough so read the book. I respect prof. Mallory and plan to keep in touch. Her Star/Moon parties rock!
Professor Mallory really cares about teaching and her main concern is that you understand. SWEETEST TEACHER EVER! Will do anything to make sure you pass her class. Makes learning astronomy fun. Tests every week on the chapters read, 3 exams including the final, exams are open note. Great teacher.
Professor Mallory was an unpleasant experience in such a beautiful subject. She did not teach well, at all. I highly recommend anyone to avoid her courses, she killed my love for astronomy. Steer clear of her.
Always loses papers. Doesn't remember what she is doing half the time. Like to blame students when she can't find the students papers by telling them they didn't turn them in
So her lectures kinda drag on ,like it takes her a while to actually get the assignment taught and then handed out. Her grading is odd and you really need to check your work once you get it back. However, it is honestly pretty easy to pass and there's only a final which is open note and you get a study guide. She's good but not a first choice.
She gets confused a LOT. If you ask her a question she says you answer at the end of class but never doesn't. KEEP all of your Graded work because she forgets to put it on her grading book. No proof no credit. She doesn't know how to teach. DO all of the extra credit and you can pass the class with that.
She is a very kind and caring person with positive attitude But gets confused. Do ALL of the Extra Credit and you can pass with that. I don't like to be stereotype but I do believe because of her age she lacks in her lectures. She constantly turns off and on her projector and doesn't know how to turn it back on. Very nice professor just not good.
I recently took her for Winter Session Astronomy 001 . I truly enjoyed going to her class. She really trips you out at times with her funny yet weird comments. She's very smart and if you don't understand something just communicate with her. Super easy to talk to. Stay on top of your homework and it will be a easy class.
This teacher is very chaotic and unorganized, so be prepared to figure out most of the lecture for yourself. She loves to ramble, and sometimes doesn't even makes sense when she gives feedback.
Mallory is probably one of the worst professors I have ever met. She may seem like a nice old lady but that is a lie. She is very passive aggressive when you try to help a classmate next to you she will stare you down until you stop talking & she won't even give you time to explain. If you do not have the homework 100% correct she will grade harsh!
Mallory is probably the worst teacher I have ever had. She never seems to know what's going on and sometimes mixed up facts in her lectures. She also lost my assignments a lot and later claimed that they were late. The only way to pass her class is to thoroughly read the book and keep photo copies of EVERYTHING you turn in.
She is such a genius that its hard for her to relay concepts to beginners sometimes. If you want a good grade, sit in the front, ask her good questions, and put thought into your homework. You'll only understand her lectures if you read the textbook. You can earn 10% of extra credit easily. Not an easy A, but she really cares if you do too.
Professor Mallory is friendly, caring and will provide whatever help you need, but her tests never seem to line up with her study guides. Her homework is way too easy considering how difficult her tests are. I never felt like she prepared us to do well on her midterms. I basically got an A on my own. DO ALL EXTRA CREDIT!
After taking Professor Mallory's class, especially during the whole Covid-19, she has become a difficult teacher to have. She does not enjoy getting helpful feedback, as she does not know how to use canvas or zoom. All of the zoom classes are hard to hear and she does not upload grades on canvas. Her lectures go off tangents and are hard to follow.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
81%
Textbook Required
73%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.37 avg changeRatings by Course
12
5.0
(1)ASTRONOMY
5.0
(2)ASTLAB
5.0
(1)ASTRO1AND2
5.0
(2)ASTRONOMY12
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
ASTO12
5.0
ASTO1
5.0
ASTR1
4.3
ASTRO3243
4.0
0183
4.0