4.2

Christy Peterson

Mathematics - College of DuPage

4.2
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
143
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

143

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What Students Say

She is so nice and a very good teacher

MATH1218 - 5.0 rating

Herself as a teacher is fantastic

MATH1218 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

56%

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A: 15
B+: 7
B: 7
F: 7
Common Tags
Tough grader (18)
Caring (17)
Lots of homework (17)
Test heavy (16)
Accessible outside class (14)
Lecture heavy (14)
Gives good feedback (13)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
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Reviews (143)
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MATH132
Nov 9, 2003

Great teacher and she is hot! Her classes are organized and very willing to help her students. She is the kindest math teacher I have ever seen. Highly recommended.

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MATH131
Nov 19, 2003

Great Instructor

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MATH118
Feb 9, 2004

Mrs. Peterson is a very good teacher. She is very clear on things, and makes sure everyone understands the material. I highly recommend her for a math teacher. She's very nice and helpful.

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MATH134
Mar 22, 2004

Great teacher but she is hard hard hard If you like using calculaters insteard of your head to do math problems thius is the teacher to take

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MATH118
Apr 27, 2004

She is very organized with her lessons. You work everyday in class. She is always willing to help her students. Very nice and personable. Be willing to work. Calculators are essential in this class.

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MATH
May 6, 2004

very good teacher...she was hot!!!!

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MATH231
Jun 28, 2004

No Comments

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MATH231
Nov 6, 2004

Mrs. Peterson is an excellent teacher. She is tough, but she explains very well. If u understand what she teaches, ull do fine. She helps u as much as she can, and is very very nice. She is always smiling, and making u feel better:) way to go peterson (stay cool)

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231
Dec 12, 2004

Peterson knows calculus very well. She is willing to help you to any degree but she is not very friendly. Her tests are very difficult, but if you study every day and know your material, it is not impossible to get a good grade.

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MATH132
Feb 6, 2005

This teacher knows her stuff. Her class is organized so she takes questions from the lesson before, and teaches the new material. She is also very pretty, so if your looking for a good math class, any math would be good with her. I highly recommend taking her.

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MATH231
Feb 8, 2005

Very organized, but hard teacher. She Knows her stuff and rairly makes mistakes. I had a 68 going into the final, aced it and got a B in the class! Even if you screw up, you can get a good grade. Allows calcs on some exams.

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MATH231
Mar 2, 2005

Very clear and helpful, the way she explains the work makes it very easy to understand and easy to remember.

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MATH083
Mar 3, 2005

This is one excellent professor, as you can tell by the fact that I'm in 083, I'm not strong at math. Christy is great at explaining concepts and is very helpful. (On a side note, I'd second: She's hot)

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082
Apr 11, 2005

The coolest teacher ever! Everytime she comes into class she has the biggest smile on her face and I just want to give her a hug...and shes a great teacher!

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MATH132
May 2, 2005

Christy made this class so frickin' easy. Show up everyday (won't be that hard for the guys...rrrrrrooww!!) and take good notes, easy A.

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MATH131
May 18, 2005

I've struggled to understand the material in this class like I've never struggled in a Math class before. I don't like the way she goes over new stuff, comes off very unorganized. Her tests and quizzes are too long and very tough. She isn't hot or good looking either. I expected better after reading the comments in here.

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TRIGMATH132
May 26, 2005

Peterson is possibly one of the best math teachers in this school, she shows up everyday, mostly on time, and is very clear in her explanation. She made trig easy. You've got to work in her class a little, but hey, it's not an "easy A" class anyways. She is hot as hell, so guys, take her, and she is very fair. Highly recommended.

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MATH131
May 27, 2005

she is explains everything very well and try to sit close to the front or in the middle of the class b/c the people that sat in the back got lower scores for some reason.

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MATH131
Jul 14, 2005

No Comments

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MATH083
Jul 18, 2005

Fantastic teacher....easy on the eyes.....fair class. All that you can ask for in a math teacher

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MATH118
Grade: C
Jul 22, 2005

Online course. Don't think she actually composed a lot of the materials as most was done through a third party website. I barely pulled an A out of it. Material's pretty easy though I didn't really have any relationship or impression of the teacher. She didn't really correspond with the students at all, everything was graded by the computer. Cold.

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PRECALCMATH131
Sep 7, 2005

She is a great teacher... Her tests are bit hard but if you do the homework which she doesnt collect, you shouldn't have a problem.. Pace should be fast while taking her test as they are very long.. But her explanation is very clear and very helpful if you ever need her help.. i strongly recommend her if you are not that great in Math..

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PRECALCTRIG
Nov 7, 2005

I love her. She is so happy all the time and always helpful. She understands that students have things to do outside of school. Never liked math before her. I can't say one bad thing about her. Except that her tests are long, but she let us finish the test next class for the whole entire class time. Take her if you want to pass.

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MATH1428
Nov 10, 2005

Learned a lot, her instructions wer clear and to the point. Every question I ever had she made sure was fully and clearly answered so that I wouldn't have any trouble come the test or the quiz. Best math teach I've ever had

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MATH1431
Nov 18, 2005

She is a very helpful teacher and the most important thing is that her tests and quizes are very easy since our book contains some hard material to solve too. She is clear and does not checks the homework.

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MATH1218
Dec 7, 2005

She is a great teacher! & makes everything so much easier to understand just the way that she explains it.better than other math teachers that ive had@COD she is not boring either, doesnt check any of the homework, but should be done so u can understand the material.Everyone who needs to take this class should take it with her! u wont regret it!!

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MATH1218
Dec 18, 2005

Christy is one of the best math teachers out there. It's obvious she loves and knows what she's doing, and it makes learning from her all the more enjoyable & easier. Math is a subject that usually flies right over the top of my head, and I got A's on the majority of her tests!

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MATH118
Jun 2, 2006

she is the most caring teacher i have had thus far at cod. she is so willing to give 2nd chances and wants all her students to succeed. she presents all the material in a very easy way to understand.

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MATH1431
Jul 20, 2006

Her popularity will always remain a mystery to me. On Quiz days she starts a new section/chapter while only leaving the last 20 minutes or so for the Quiz. A lot of us were usually short of time. Her Tests are very tough and I never liked her teaching method of simply going through random text problems. Whatever happened to preparing actual notes?

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MATH1100
Aug 24, 2006

She really was a great teacher. Very professional and yet caring. She is easy to understand. She is fair. You can't be a screw off but if you try, she will be a good choice for you. I like her a lot!

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MATH1431
Sep 18, 2006

This instructor is nothing short of wonderful! She is extremely helpful and will do anything she can to help you out! She is a person who loves what she does, cares about her students, and it really does show!

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MATH1431
Nov 9, 2006

class was extremley hard. she was an excellant teacher. doesnt care if you go to class or not. VERY FAIR. she answers all questions. she is very nice and ALWAYS willing to answer questions and help. tests are REALLY hard though.

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MATH1218
Dec 12, 2006

i dont know who ever said her class was easy??? She's really nice but TEST ARE SUPER HARD!! i hate math, but she helped me out in office hours, bc i needed it badly. She doesnt tell u this, but she does take attendance(with her eyes i guess) and it IS ADDED IN TO your final grade. I just found out the last freakin day of class. 10 hw=1 test grade.

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MATH1218
Jan 5, 2007

This teacher is one of the most misleading you'll ever meet. I saw nothing but a bad attitude all semester to all of her students, and she made you feel like you were bothering her whenever you asked for help. I did my work in this class, but she made me feel like going was a chore.

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MATH1218
Jan 8, 2007

She is so nice and a very good teacher. Her tests are hard if you don't study and don't care. I studied a little bit before each test and recieved an A in the class. She is very fair, nice and helpful. She doesn't require everyday homework, but you have a 10 reading assigments that equal 1 test grade. I definitely reccomend her.

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MATH1431
Jan 19, 2007

one of the best math teachers out there. her tests are hard, but they are fair. go to class, take notes, ask qs, do the hw, study a little and you'll be fine. she explains it till you get it. i had a D in my HS pre-calc class but i got a B in her class. TAKE PETERSoN.

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MATH1218
Apr 16, 2007

I have a very mixed impression of Mrs. Peterson. She teaches very clearly and I hardly ever feel lost, but she plays favorites a LOT with her students, sometimes being outright rude or simply ignoring their questions or comments. She needs an attitude adjustment.

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MATH1218
Apr 30, 2007

Christy is a good teacher. Her notes are clear, but if you want the A you have to study. She gives suggested homework assignments, but you don't need to turn it in. There are 10 article assignments where you read and write a paragraph or so on it. It's easy points. If you need help she has office ours. I'd highly recommend her if you need a math.

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MATH1218
May 13, 2007

Best teacher at this college for math! Take her if you can...

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MATH1218
Jun 10, 2007

great teacher she was amazing!!! i took the class the previous semester and F but i got an A in her class...tests are not that bad and if u do the homework it is just like those examples...no suprises LOVE HER

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MATH231
Oct 5, 2007

Ms Petterson is very good teacher, she knows the subject very well. She gives quizes every week. Will work with you if you don't understand the concept...... A must take professor

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MATH1218
May 14, 2008

Christy was great!! I would highly reccomend her! her notes are clear as well as the explanations I never once felt lost in the class. Attendence is not manditory but its actually a really fun class to attend.

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MATH1231
May 14, 2008

Very easy teacher. Extremely helpful. Overall a cool person. Tests are sometimes lengthy but explains the stuff well.

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MATH1218
May 21, 2008

Professor Peterson is a wonderful professor and very helpful. One problem, I had a hard time getting in contact with her by e-mail. Otherwise it is mandatory to attend , she doesn't take attendance, but to not fall behind you must go! IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE IN MATH TAKE THIS TEACHER!

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MATH1218
Jun 19, 2008

Christy was really nice, and willing to help. She explained the subject really well and seemed to care about whether the students understood the topic or not. I would advise taking her.

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MATH0482
Nov 5, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HER.... if you still don't believe and registering for her class then good luck. "STAY AWAY".

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TRIG1432
Dec 21, 2008

Petersen is a really nice person, however the class is hard and you need to do more work out side of class. The more practice the better you do. Test were hard, during teaching she does kinda go fast, ask questions she will be more than happy to answer them... GOOD LUCK!!!

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MATH0482
Jan 14, 2009

Class is only hard because I suck at math. BUT she was very very helpful and I passed the class. Best advice is to actually do the homework and you'll be fine.

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MATH1432
Mar 6, 2009

she is really nice, helpful. i can't forget about dat she gave me free online package of older version of textbook. i would say go to class, take notes and review notes before exam you should get higher than B! she really nice person! i wish still that she teaches calc! you're da best PETERSON!

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MATH1218
Apr 19, 2009

GREAT TEACHER! AWESOME REAL LIFE EXAMPLES.

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MATH1101
May 13, 2009

She is a great teacher! Very organized! Very helpful! Stay on top of the homework and tests and it will be super easy! She is always more than happy to help you one on one if your struggling! I've always hated math but she made this course not so bad!

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MATH0842
May 14, 2009

Great teacher! Very easy to understand, and always answers questions thouroughly. Tests are easy as can be if you do your homework.

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MATH1218
May 26, 2009

Christy is very sweet! She really helped me understand key concepts outside of class. If you show you are serious about doing well and attend class/take good notes you will do fine. Christy goes slow and is a wonderful math professor! TAKE HER ;-)

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MATH1218
Jun 2, 2009

Is a great teacher! She was very clear in her explanations and goes over everything you need. She made me actually like being in a math class for the first time. Would recommend her to anyone!

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MATH0482
Jul 8, 2009

She is the sweetest teacher ever. I'm not a math person, never have been, but she was always available to help. She wants everyone to succeed. I got an A in this class. If you get the chance to choose her as a teacher, you should choose Christy. She's the best!

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MATH1218
Jul 31, 2009

Took her class online over the summer. The workload was very light and she was quite nice too. Highly recommended!

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MATH1432
Apr 23, 2010

Christy was the most influential teacher I have ever had. She REALLY cares about her students. There were so many times that she went out of her way to help me succeed. I could go on for hours about how awesome she is. She even wrote me a letter of recommendation. Hands down, nicest woman at COD. I would definitely recommend her for ANY math class

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MATH0482
Aug 13, 2010

Mrs. Peterson is absolutly amazing. She's very helpful and cares a lot about her students. She will literally stop eating her lunch (in her office) and take the time to help you if you need it. Take good notes any you'll do well. I actually consider her a friend.I looked forward to attending her classes and she was always there with a bright smile!

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MATH1100
Nov 27, 2010

Awesome teacher! She is very helpful and teaches very well. Math is my worst subject yet I got an A in her class. Highly recommend her!

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BCALC2134
Dec 14, 2010

she is the best. always willing to help. makes things clear and easy to understand. i am not good at math and i got an A in the class. show up every day, do the homework, ask questions and get involved. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

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MATH1321
May 10, 2011

Shes ok. Makes things easy to understand but I did not like her teaching style.

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MATH1218
May 15, 2011

Great teacher. Good at explaining things. Test are not too hard.

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MATH0482
May 16, 2011

Mrs. Peterson is awesome. She teaches several different methods so everyone can understand. Has a lot of group quizzes which help if someone has a low grade. I really liked her and would recommend her to anyone!

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MATH1100
Aug 8, 2011

I took her internet class in the summer semester. It was the easiest class I ever took in the summer. I was never so relaxed. Just read the book and do your thing on the internet. If you have any q she is very good in answering quickly. That was the best class I ever took

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MATH1218
Dec 10, 2011

I took her general math class online and i would highly recommend her for somebody trying to take online classes. She is very helpful when you need it and responds quickly. There were no midterms or finals which was amazing. Work load was not very high and there were sample quizzes after each unit. Simple class if you do the work!

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MATH1100
Dec 21, 2011

Good teacher. Had her online buis. Math class, don't need the book but u do need mathlab. Helpful teacher too.

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MATH1218
Oct 15, 2012

Taking her online general education math class. SUPER helpful and will e-mail you periodically just to check if you need any help or questions. Take notes on the chapters and do the homework and you're golden for the tests. Highly recommend her for this or any online class.

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MATH0482
Dec 11, 2012

Great teacher! Cares about her students and wants them to learn and succeed. She will go out of her way to help however she can. Always available during office hours, etc. Would HIGHLY recommend taking her class.

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MATH0482
Jan 10, 2013

She is a really great teacher, I had to take 0482 as a refresher. She was really helpful on any question I had and explained things well. I took the hybrid class, so we met in class but all the work was done online which made it nice, you can do the work anywhere with Internet access. I would highly recommend taking her class

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MATH1218
May 11, 2013

ONLINE FORMAT: Best online professor I've ever had. Made regular contact with me personally through e-mail, as well as with entire class through Blackboard. Always wanted to know if she could help. Responded quickly to e-mails and was very encouraging. 4 tests worth 15% each, 8 quizzes worth 25% total, about 30 homeworks worth 15% total.

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MATH1218
Dec 18, 2013

She is so helpful and always checks up on you, answers any questions, and very nice. As long as you do all the work and understand everything you will do good. Take 1218 online with her.

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MATH1218
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2014

Herself as a teacher is fantastic. ALWAYS responds to emails & makes time for you to come into her office hours & get as much help. The way she structured the class is very straight forward. You need to be self taught & very motivated in order to do well. About 30 hw at 15% 8 quizzes at 25% & 4 tests at 60%. 1st online class and easiest A as well.

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0482
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2014

One of the nicest teachers at COD. She's always willing to lend a hand. Most of the work and quizzes were done online at your own time and tests consisted of about 20 or less questions! She's really easy and such a sweetheart!!

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MATH1100
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2015

I took the online class. This professor emails reminders to help keep students on schedule with homework, quizzes, & tests, offers assistance if needed, and responds to email promptly. Study is through Pearsons MyMathLab. A book is optional as the eBook is available with the online access code. 5 Unit tests are taken in the school testing center.

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MATH1218
Jan 24, 2015

I'm not one for online courses, but Christy made my experience both painless and enjoyable. She will email her students a couple times a week asking if they have questions on the course, and is more than willing to answer any questions anyone would have. Super helpful and goes out of her way to make the class as painless as possible.

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1218
Grade: A
May 12, 2015

Probably the best experience I've ever had with an online course. She made a point to email each student and check on progress. She gives partial credit on tests so your test score is usually higher than what my math lab says. Very concerned about her students, overall a great experience! Easy A if you do the work!

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1218NET02
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2015

I had extensive issues using MyMathLab that neither Professor Peterson nor MyMathLab tech support could figure out. She was extremely understanding & even extended necessary deadlines due to these issues. If you show her respect and attentiveness, she does the same for you. I also greatly appreciated the updateswords of support. Would take again!

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MATH1218
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2015

This course is mostly self taught. She uses MyMathLab which is a very helpful site as long as you take advantage of all the resources. I strongly recommend taking notes during the reading, then completing the study plan for the section. Taking the mastery quizzes for the study plan is also necessary and you will have no problem getting an A.

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MATH1218
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

Amazing teacher! LOVED THIS ONLINE CLASS! I hate math and I am really bad at math but This was so helpful and I would take again no questions asked!

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MATH0460
Grade: C
Jan 19, 2016

Awesome professor-She makes Math very understandable. The best part about of her is that she is there for you and won't let you fail the class. (If you're not doing well it's required that you go see her for extra help, which is great in my opinion.)

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MATH0482
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2016

She is a wonderful teacher and willing to help. You have to come to class. For 0482 she gave 2 attempts for each quiz and tests except the final.. This course was in a classroom but held on the computer using MyMathLabsPlus. she cool

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MATH1100
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2016

Absolutely wonderful, if you fail it's definitely your fault as she is willing to go the extra mile to help in any way she can. LOVED this professor!

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MATH1231
Grade: B+
Feb 14, 2016

She made the grading harder. Because before quizes were 25% and exams were 60%, now she made them 15% for quizes and 70 % for exams. Exams are harder than homework and quizes. And no extra credit.

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MATH1231
Grade: B
Feb 14, 2016

She made the grading harder. Because now she made them 15% for quizes and 70 % for exams. Exams are harder than homeworks and quizes. And no extra credit. She offers help, but she is really tough grader.

5.0
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1218NET02
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2016

So far she's been nice. She's been helpful with some things that have come up. She gives a lot of homework, and quizzes are very comprehensive. But as long as you are getting the material and passing quizzes, tests are just fine. She answers questions and checks in on students regularly.

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MATH1100
Apr 20, 2016

I took her class for business math, which was also a computer based learning class. She was awesome. Explains what we are learning very well and always helps you if you're not understanding things. Very nice and very helpful. I have never liked math and have never been that great at it. But I actually got an A in this class. Very good teacher.

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MATH1100
Apr 29, 2016

She is an incredibly sweet professor who goes out of her way to make sure that you're understanding the material, checks in with you via email and helped me catch up when I fell behind. I absolutely recommend her and I hope I get the chance to take another one of her classes in the future!

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MATH1100
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Would take again

I took this class with another instructor and dropped it, failing and frustrated. So glad I did. Christy is great. Online course is mainly mymathlab. She checks in on you and responds quickly. If math intimidates you- take this online class. Also in mymathlab watch the videos- helpful.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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MATH1100
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

Literally the best professor I have ever had at COD. She gives great feedback, lots of written out examples, very understanding of your outside life and inability to make certain deadlines with giving you a chance of an extension on a due date. Has been absolutely amazing. Would recommend to anyone who struggles in Math and recommend in general!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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1218NET02
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

I took her class online over the summer and ended up with an A. As long as you put in the effort and ask questions you'll do fine. She was very helpful. She always sent an email after your test asking if you had questions and let's you know what the next chapter is about. She always emails you back within 2 days. I would take her class again.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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MATH1431
Oct 28, 2018
Would take again

I love Mrs. P! Shes incredibly understanding and kind. Shes always at her office hours and she is so helpful to go see outside of class if you're confused. Math is really hard for me and she made it incredibly easy to understand! She covers a lot each class so it is important to go. There are weekly quizzes and a few tests, homework is online

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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MATH1431
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Peterson is truly a hidden gem in College of Dupage. She will cover everything you need in class for both the homework and tests, and has quizes, group work, study guides, EX-credit and office hours to help guide students on their journey. HINT: do the MathLab homework, study guides, review your notes, and GO TO CLASS & OFFICE HOURS!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
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MATH1431
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Precalculus is not an easy class but Professor Peterson does her best to make it that way. She was always willing to help and stay after class to assist students and during office hours. It is easy to fall behind if you don't attend class. FYI, My Math Lab was used more than the book, buy it if you need to catch up. Final is mandatory.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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MATH1431
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

TAKE HER. This math teacher is a absolute goddess. She truly cares about how well her students do. She has great lectures and offers help during her office hours. Even offers a little extra credit. There's group work during class and she let's you know when the next quiz is. Will get an A if you put 100% effort into it. 10/10 would take again.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
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MATH1431
Grade: B+
May 20, 2019
Would take again

best, supportive, caring, and more more more she makes calculus a piece of cake for me.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
MATH1100
Grade: C+
Aug 8, 2019
Would take again

I highly recommend this teacher. I was honest with her in that my strong suit was not math and need to pass the course in order to obtain my degree. She honored partial points on quizzes. As long as you communicate with her and show strong effort in homework she is very fair. I appreciate her tremendously!!!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH1431
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

she is one of the best math teachers at College of Dupage, friendly, helpful, alway available to help her student I really recommend her class .Also she gave study guide before each quiz and test.

Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
MATH1431
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2020
Would take again

Professor Peterson is truly one of the BEST professors I have had a COD. Math 1431 is tough and you must put ALOT into it, but she will work with you. Pay attention in class and go to her office hours! She is very available to help you outside of class if you're lost. If you need 1431 take her! You will not regret it!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH1432
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Incredibly organized, she does not waste a single second of class. She covers everything she tests on. Gives some points for working a problem correctly if you got an answer wrong. Super nice. She was able to zoom with me to clarify concepts. You can't go wrong with this professor. Homework isn't mandatory nor graded but I highly recommend doing it

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH1218
Grade: A
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Took her online course and she was great when it comes to communication. Most of how you learn will be through MyMathLab, and I personally rarely used the textbook. Do the homeworks and really put effort into exam reviews because you'll see the same questions from there on the exam with different numbers. Hope to take her in person as well!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH1432
Jun 3, 2020
Would take again

Professor Peterson is the best Professor at cod. Bc of the covid 19 thing our transition online was a little hard but she made it easy for us. 3 tests, Atleast 1 quiz a week and she drops one lowest quiz and replaces the lowest exam grade with final grade. I ended with a B because I messed up on the first exam. No EC. Overall great Professor

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MATH1100
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Peterson is a very caring professor and is willing to work with you if you are struggling in her class. She wants you to pass her class and is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure you pass her class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: C+
Oct 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

the most hardest professor i have ever taken, there is not a clear grading criteria...

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH1100
Oct 15, 2020
Would take again

There is no clear grading criteria at all, barely accessible outside class, test heavy and lecture heavy. I have never struggled so hard in a class every

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH1218
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Peterson is an amazing teacher. I loved taking her class in the Spring 2020. It was tough because we transitioned to online 100% due to covid, but she was helpful, super charismatic. If she sees you doing the effort and work she helps you in every single way! I respect her so much, So glad I took her! Lots of homework but that's how you learn.

Respected
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
MATH1321
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Expects way too much from students

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH1218
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very hard class

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH1321
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Offers no extra credit... at all, if you are bad at math, do not take this class

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
TRIG1432
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MATH1428
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hard class, beware

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
MATH1321
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

She's great! I had her for VCM and thought her teaching style was amazing. She was very professional and kind. Always answered questions with great responses. Loved her class and wish I could have her again.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MATH0842
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Math class 0482 was tough. I recommend that you read the syllabus and take the quizzes twice during the spring semester on math connect. It is very important to pass 5 proctored exams well as they are 50%. No extra credit. Professor Peterson answers the email fast if you have any problems and sends reminders about study sessions.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MATH1218
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

This class is very heavy on homework and you can expect yourself to spend hours on homework alone every week. However, there are example problems that are there if you need a guide to completing your work. While having the textbook is nice I have found that you can complete the class without it as long as you understand the example problems shown.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MATH1321
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Took her VCM class and her notes were very detailed. She gives a lot of mini assignments that are between 5-15 points worth. There are 4 problem solving assignments and a total of 4 tests. The content isnt hard but you learn so much you don't know what to study for as she does not provide a study guide. Attednance is worth 25 pts of your grade!

Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH1218
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Peterson's online section of MATH1218 was entirely self-guided learning. If you email her, get comfortable, sometimes I waited upwards of 7 days for a response. This professor is condescending and abrasive. Does she really want to be here?

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH1100
Jul 4, 2021
Would take again

Christy was awesome. Everything was on MyMathLab so it was pretty much self taught but she was very helpful with the questions that I had. She would check in periodically and check to see if I was understanding everything. I would definitely take her class again! Definitely cares about her students.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
MATH0482
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Find another professor.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
MATH0482
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Peterson is pretty awesome. The tests are a bit easier than the quizzes and homework so that's a plus. She also uses your scratch paper and grades it so you can earn extra points. One of my test grades went from a 57 to an 84 because of my scratch work! If you're good at managing your time, then you shouldn't have a hard time:)

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MATH0482
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

0482 with Christy is not easy! You'll have to work 15 hours weekly to keep your grade up. She works with you if you reach out, so email her!! But if you're looking for an easy A, this is not it. Aleks hm due weekly, and every two weeks we had up to 120 hm equations due, a 60 problem review, chapter quiz, and unit exam. This was the 16 week course.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH1100
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2022
Would take again

An extremely kind professor who will work with you if you need extensions. I had something come up and she changed the due dates for three of my assignments so I could still receive full credit. Make sure you use your scratch paper on the unit tests because that will boost your grade. She is awesome and gives lots of feedback and help.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH0842
Dec 8, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Take another teacher

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2022

Hardest class ever. Should have been more lenient but wasn't. Tests are SUPER hard including the arithmetic tests without a calculator. She will NOT let anyone use a calculator when you really should be able to whatsoever. Is rude when you approach her and not the friendliest list teacher. STAY AWAY if math is a struggle, she makes it IMPOSSIBLE.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1100
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

This class wasn't the easiest if you aren't good at math. She did have meeting times but wasn't great at answering emails. Overall she is very generous with scratch work and always helps boost your grade. The exams are 60% of the grade however; there are good study plans in Pearson to help prepare you.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2022

hardest class for math. this class shouldn't be this hard or cover "different bases", you do not teach that now. there are 2 tests which are very confusing as the study guide isn't the same as the test. same goes for the final. in the end- find another teacher. the arithmetic skills test is pointless and should be eliminated since many fail it.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Jan 27, 2023

don't take 1321 at cod or with her. is not accommodating, has attitude, has the audacity to tell students to change their career, even though they didn't pass the "arithmetic skills test thats 17 questions with NO CALCULATOR." This test is NOT required at any school, only cod and should not be taken at 80% to pass this class

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Feb 26, 2023

bad teacher. takes the biggest points of things if they are not the way she wants them done. not understanding at all if you have a iep. has 3 tests and final be the biggest chunk of your grade. will not offer extra points or test redo's like most will. says you also need to get a 80% on 1 test, if you don't you fail the entire class. don't take.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH1431
Grade: A+
May 12, 2023
Would take again

took her online course and it is VERY hw heavy. watching the videos (10-25mins ea) first & then doing the hw made it easy though. the 4 unit tests must be taken at testing center and she gives you lots of points back for showing your work. by far the easiest class and nicest grader. the hw, quiz, and test questions are all similar so easy to pass!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
May 16, 2023

this is a hard class because of the teachers teaching style. the arithmetic skills test shouldn't be a required component to pass the class. take this class somewhere else for less time and a easier grade without the requirement of passing the arithmetic skills tests "which you must get a 80 or higher w/o a calc." i don't recommend this teacher. 0

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: D+
Jul 14, 2023

hardest class and she makes it impossible to learn. she has a arithmetic skills test be 80% of your grade w/o a calculator which is impossible to pass. she offers no extra credit or help. she uses the tutoring center to bail her out. do not take her or her class. take this elsewhere, it will save you time and money and ofc the 80% w/o a calc.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH2231
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2023
Would take again

The class was virtual (VCM). I think she teaches very well, and she is a great person, but she teaches fast! She does not post lecture slides nor the notes she writes on the digital screen, so I was taking down notes as fast as I could (sometimes I screen-recorded too). Her tests are fair - very close to the examples she gave during lectures. :)

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Sep 9, 2023

don't take this class with her. she flips thru everything fast and her tests don't match the study guides and has attitude if you need accommodations. take someone else. also is a harsh grader.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1431
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

While I ended my grade with a C, Peterson was a great teacher. When I was struggling to keep up with the work in this online class she was really willing to meet in person and help me understand some of the work being done. She also gave me extra time to do overdue work and bring my grade up, but you do have to show her that you are trying!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Mar 8, 2024

hardest math class at cod. she gives alot of work and her tests don't match the study guide. she has attitude if you ask her for help. do not take. take someone else.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1431
Grade: B
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Peterson is the best. She is great at communicating and really wants you to succeed. Precalc I is mildly difficult, but she gives points back for showing work and is always willing to help. Just a kind, caring professor.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MATH1101
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 31, 2024
Would take again

TAKE THIS CLASS SO EASY! I took business mathematics and it was fully online, but she had videos for every chapter explaining everything you need to know and labeled very clearly. She would get back to me fast, I reached out to her for extensions and she gave me as much time as I needed. 4 tests are in person but hw and quizzes all on Pearson

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
1218
Grade: B+
Aug 29, 2024

Annoying. She's a sweet person but bad teacher. she just talks too much and makes the class highly boring and the homework is excessive.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH1100
Grade: C+
Sep 4, 2024

dropped me from the class days after I paid $100 for the service she uses so that she doesnt have to actually teach

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH1321
Grade: F
Nov 25, 2024

This class is extremely challenging, with the professor's teaching style and grading making it nearly impossible to succeed. The arithmetic skills test without a calculator is unreasonably difficult. However, using resources like Unstuck AI can help with study prep. Overall, I would avoid this professor if possible.

5.0
2.0
MATH1431
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

You can do hw multiple times until you get it right to get full credit + practicing with the hw helped a lot Well organized and you can reach out to have zoom meetings for help Def practice a bunch and memorize the equations before the tests and you'll do just fine She also gives feedback for quizzes shown work Lectures are helpful so pay attention

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MATH1431
Grade: C+
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

An amazing professor who genuinely cares how you do in the class. Definitely take advantage of office hours if you're struggling, she is extremely understanding. As somebody who always struggles with math, she breaks topics down and does a very good job answering questions in class.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
MATH1431
Nov 16, 2025

She's awful. Please don't take her. ANYONE but her.

4.0
4.0
MATH1431
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

She is pretty decent in teaching. The main issue is really not her teaching but the amount of work and how fast the class goes. Sometimes she teaches very fast and makes mistakes but you just need to ask questions and stay after class. To do good in the class you need a strong understanding of the math leading up to this. LOTS of HW!! EASY grader

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH1431
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

There might be a lot of homework but she gives plenty of time to complete it, but make sure you do the homework or else you will be in trouble for the quizzes and tests. If you're struggling with anything, she is ready to help if you visit her during her office hours. Honestly she was a great professor overall and I would take her class again.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
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