4.2

Colleen Goodwin

Mathematics - Gonzaga University

4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
133
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

133

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Goodwin is an extremely fun lady

MATH114 - 5.0 rating

She's really nice and funny

BUSN114 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

52%

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Based on 65 reported grades
A: 18
A-: 9
Not sure yet: 7
B+: 6
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Graded by few things (24)
Test heavy (23)
Caring (18)
Hilarious (13)
Respected (12)
Tough grader (11)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
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MATH103

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Reviews (133)
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Dec 12, 2001

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH
Feb 25, 2003

Very helpful, makes material clear

5.0
1.0
MATH112
May 12, 2004

Great teacher, take home quizzes, easy grader, multiple choice tests, VERY FUNNY!

4.0
2.0
MATH121
Sep 10, 2004

Very fun class. The class always had fun, she made lots of jokes about the particular math chapter we were on. Learned a lot, never felt nervous to ask questions. One of the best professors I've had.

5.0
2.0
MATH114
Nov 9, 2004

Awesome Teacher!

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Nov 22, 2004

Great teacher, have had her for two classes and she is helpful courteous and seems to like getting done early as much as the students!

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Dec 9, 2004

Class id hard, but so it the whole stats curriculum.She is a great teacher, explains things clearly and has very organized presentation.willing to go through any problem in class without making you feel dumb.very understanding and funny.lets us out early every timeoffers great study habits for tests

5.0
2.0
MATH114
Dec 14, 2004

A great Professor for 114! Really, one of the best in the whole math/Comp. Science arena! I wish she taught Calculus!

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Jan 15, 2005

Her teaching structure is great. HOt Hot HOt. Give me some water. I dont think I learned a thing about math but she was good to look at...

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 14, 2005

She's hot...simply put. She is also really nice and makes class pretty fun, I think she understands that nobody taking college algrebra likes math that much, so she isn't the type that overdoes anything. highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
PRECALC
May 3, 2005

No Comment

5.0
4.0
MATH
Jul 19, 2005

Best Math professor at GU hands down. If math is not your forte then she is your women!

5.0
2.0
121
Aug 31, 2005

Awesome teacher. She helped make Stats fun and told jokes and was very approachable. Would take another class from her

5.0
3.0
121AMP112
Sep 21, 2005

I'm definatly not a math person, but she made the class interesting and understabdable even for me!

5.0
2.0
BUSN114
Dec 5, 2005

DA BOMB

5.0
1.0
STATISTICS
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 14, 2005

She understands that the class is a core. Teaches in an easily-understood format but not in a patronizing way. Always tells you what you need to know for the test. She's great.

5.0
3.0
BUSN114
Dec 15, 2005

Her teaching style is laid back and she cracks jokes all the time. You never need to do your homework, but doing it helps. She tells you exactly what will be on each test. She also gives quizes, which you will be fine on as long as you pay attention in class

5.0
3.0
BUSN114
Apr 3, 2006

I cannot say enough great things about this woman. She is one of the nicest and most understanding teachers around. I'm not a math person, but she made everything very clear. If you have to take math classes, she is by far the best professor to take. Trust me, you won't regret it.

5.0
4.0
MATH121
Apr 19, 2006

I absolutely HATE math, but Goodwin is an amazing teacher. She is very clear, and more than willing to help you if asked. Her quizzes are fairly representative of the tests, and she is VERY good about telling you exactly what will be on the tests.

5.0
2.0
STATS112
Aug 30, 2006

I honestly hate math, with a PASSION. I dreaded taking this class. However, Prof. Goodwin made it soo easy to understand. She tells you basically exactly what is on the test, she'll go over as many problems as you need during class (and out of class too), and she's funny. She's not boring and doesn't make things overly complicated. Fantastic!!

5.0
2.0
STATS121
Nov 2, 2006

No Comments

3.0
4.0
MATH112
Nov 5, 2006

She's pretty funny. However, she gets confused easily, and that means, the students get confused to. I hate math, and that hasn't changed now that I've taken her class, but I'm glad I took her because she doesn't expect you to like what you're doing. She seems helpful...a word of advice: use the book. I didn't, and I think that's were I went wrong.

3.0
2.0
MATH120
Nov 9, 2006

She's got more muscles than Arnold! And she's easy, but you still learn a lot!!

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Nov 9, 2006

Prof Goodwin is simply amazing. She has akward humor and explains everything fully so that only a person with a lobotomy would not get it. This is an easy class and you honestly would have to TRY to fail it.

4.0
3.0
MATH121
Apr 14, 2007

I went into this class thinking it was going to be really hard. But Goodwin is pretty clear, and her expectations are also very clear. She gives a homework syllabus that is easy to follow and provides helpful worksheets. Stastics with Goodwin is do-able. She has weird humor,but she is very friendly.(she speaks kind of softly,but you get used to it

5.0
1.0
MATH114
Oct 31, 2007

Highly recommend. If you come into the class with basic knowledge of math you'll do fine. She's very clear/friendly and the quizzes translate well to the tests. Do the homework (which she doesn't collect) and an A is doable.

5.0
2.0
MATH114
Nov 11, 2007

Great teaacher and I highly recommend her. She is very helpful and tests are laid out and crystal clear. Make sure to do the homework and you are good to go.

4.0
1.0
MATH114
Nov 24, 2007

This is definitely a great class to take. She is easy and understands where you as students are coming from. She'll let you out early a lot and makes a lot of jokes. This is worth taking.

5.0
1.0
MATH112
Jan 14, 2008

Very helpful and will work with you until you understand it. Do well on the tests and quizzes and you'll do fine in class. Homework isn't mandatory but will help greatly if you're struggling.

5.0
2.0
MATH114
Jan 20, 2008

Great! Show her that you pay a little attention and give a little effort and she'll do whatever it takes to help you. Overall fantastic prof...pretty funny too.

4.0
3.0
MATH112
Mar 21, 2008

Class was not too hard, she is pretty straight forward, and willing to help.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 2, 2008

She is very thorough with teaching the concepts, and always allows for questions. Very patient and has a good sense of humor. The grading scale is generous & the tests aren't impossible either. Definitely a managable class if you can keep up on the homework, which is NOT collected. A few take-home & in-class quizzes, no midterm but a final exam.

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Apr 24, 2008

Honestly, she is the best math teacher I have ever had. I struggle with math, and DREADED taking stats, but she explains everything so well and clearly! It's so easy to ace the tests if you keep up the homework. She's really funny and really nice. Definitely, definitely recommend, especially if you struggle with math.

5.0
2.0
MATH114
Jan 13, 2009

Great professor and class. Challenging near the end but its all good. I recommend this professor.

5.0
1.0
MATH114
Jan 29, 2009

Had her for stats, and now College Algebra. She is a great teacher! The class is very easy, and she is very helpful! Best math teacher at GU.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 29, 2009

She is an awesome professor. I had to take algebra and it was really easy and she is really laid back. Tests are simple and homework isn't graded. Just know what you are doing and you will do fine.

4.0
2.0
MATH112
May 6, 2009

She's really nice and explains things well. Very laid back. Class is easy as long as you do the homework. Definitely take her & get your math req out of the way.

2.0
3.0
MATH114
Sep 11, 2009

she is not good at explaining things and doesn't give you a chance to take notes.

5.0
3.0
MATH114
Dec 20, 2009

She is great!! Very nice and willing to help if you are having trouble in the class. Its a tough class and she tries to make it as easy as possible. Highly recommend taking her class.

2.0
4.0
MATH112
Mar 29, 2010

If you are bad at math. DO NOT TAKE HER! She does not explain things well, talks way too fast, and homework is not mandatory. basically a bad math student's worst nightmare. My friends suggested me to take her. BAD MISTAKE!!

4.0
2.0
MATH112
Mar 30, 2010

Good overall. She does talk a little fast, but she is completely willing to help you if you just ask. Usually get out of class early, which is really nice

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 20, 2010

Very nice, very easy, not mandatory attendance, multiple choice tests which prove to be incredibly simple. Highly recommend

5.0
1.0
STAT121
May 6, 2010

Prof Goodwin is an AMAZING math teacher. I was terrified of this class having barely passed other math classes and ended up with an A. She is very approachable and wants students to learn. She speaks very fast so be prepared to write, but she will stop and explain if you are lost. Excellent with office hours and always willing to help on tests.

5.0
1.0
MATH112
Nov 5, 2010

Seriously, I suck at math and I got an A in both math classes I've taken from her. There is no way to do poorly in her class unless you really just need help. Super easy, even if you're terrible at math. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
MATH112
Nov 6, 2010

Easy class but definitely worth it if you just need a math credit. Homework is optional and there is a review day before every test. Also, if you have an A in the class at the end of the semester, you don't have to take the final.

5.0
3.0
MATH114
Nov 24, 2010

Prof. Goodwin is a very nice and easygoing professor. She is a little bit soft spoken for an early morning class, but teaches the material very effectively. Tends to move quickly through the material so make sure to take plenty of good notes. Highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
MATH102
Dec 27, 2010

Goodwin is pretty cool. She's willing to help with any conecpt you don't understand. She also was really chill, if we had an A in the class we got to skip the final. She's also pretty cute, if only she was a few years younger...

5.0
1.0
MAT121
Apr 5, 2011

Prof. Goodwin has to be the nicest and most encouraging professor at Gonzaga! She explains all the concepts very clearly, has a good sense of humor and cares for all her students. Goodwin produces a laid back atmosphere that helps her students achieve.

5.0
3.0
MATH114
Apr 7, 2011

She is super nice! Class isn't too hard..but if you don't do your work you could slip up considering we have at least one quiz every week. Take her!

5.0
1.0
MATH114
Apr 18, 2011

Best prof. I've had yet. Goodwin really cares about her students and is easy to understand. She is very approachable and hilarious! I loved her class, it was so fun and I learned so much.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Apr 28, 2011

Best teacher that I have had to date. Explains everything very very well. Is extremely helpful so much so that someone who struggles with math like myself can still pass the class with an A. HIGHLY recommended.

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Jun 29, 2011

I HATE MATH WITH EVERYTHING! BUT PROFESSOR GOODWIN MADE SUCH A DIFFICULT CLASS SO EASY! IF YOU SUCK AT MY MATH AS MUCH AS I DO - OR WANT AN EASY A THEN TAKE HER. VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD AND EASY GRADER. REALLY FUNNY AND ADORABLE TOO!

5.0
2.0
ALGEB2
Nov 30, 2011

Best math teacher I've ever had. Very clear, very helpful, doesn't require attendance, grading is black and white. Also just a very cool person. Very easy going and knows how useless algebra really is. I would recommend her to anyone

5.0
2.0
MATH121
Mar 24, 2012

Colleen is a fantastic professor, she's a super sweet/kind woman & knows her stuff. Weekly quiz's + multiple choice exams make it easy to do well if you do the assigned homework in preparation. I wish other math classes were like this!

4.0
1.0
MATH112
Mar 28, 2012

This is such and easy course and she is so sweet. She's willing to help in any way she can and tries to let you out early every single day (and she usually does!). Her class is so easy, I would recommend her to anyone who wants an easy A. Love her! (Don't bother buying the book unless you KNOW you'd use it.)

5.0
2.0
MATH121
Apr 5, 2012

She is very nice! Tries to make class a little more interesting. She explains everything very well. She gives book assignments as practice but doesn't collect/grade any of them. Some quizzes and tests, you get a notecard for notes and a paper for notes for the final. Recognize what formula to use then it's super easy!

5.0
1.0
MATH112
May 8, 2012

Great professor. If you're good at math, don't bother buying the book. She explains everything well enough that you just have to take good notes. There's homework every night if you need it, but the concepts are pretty simple. It's not much harder than high school level math analysis.

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Dec 11, 2012

To the point, clear. If you go to class your life will be easier. Handouts contain all the homework you'll need to do if you get math. She know's it's a required class and tries to make it easy. She also scuba dives!

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Jan 2, 2013

Seriously makes you like math because she is so chill and very good at explaining the material. She provides you with helpful handouts and she is beyond friendly. Her class is definitely worth your time.

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Nov 7, 2014

Professor Goodwin is what every college professor should be like: professional, easy to understand, and sometimes funny. She knows her stats and will teach you, all you have to do is pay attention in class. No need in having the book, optional assignments but if you pay attention in class you don't need to do them. One of my favorite professors.

5.0
2.0
MATH121
Dec 16, 2014

Great prof. Very clear and friendly. Assigns homework for you to practice the material but does not collect it. I once slept through a test of hers and she let me take it because I told her the truth about it. Not all profs will do this. If I had to take a math course here again she'd be my first pick. I am NOT a math person but she made it easy.

4.0
2.0
MATH121
Jan 17, 2015

Very nice and funny lady. She helped me out during office hours and didn't make me feel stupid. Don't take advantage of the fact that it is a 100 level math class. if you haven't taken stats before, still pay attention but its a pretty easy a.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
May 9, 2015

Dr. Goodwin is one of the best math teachers I have had. She is very clear when presenting concepts and is happy to answer any questions students may have. She assigns (optional) practice problems, and it helps your grade if you work on these and ask questions.

5.0
1.0
MATH121
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2015

Love her. She loves her students and the information she teaches. Show up and you won't get behind.

4.0
2.0
MATH112-121
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2015

Professor Goodwin is the math teacher we all wish we had had in high school. She is absolutely AMAZING. She made things I studied with for a year and never learned easy. There are several tests and quizzes, but they aren't hard and are almost identical to study guides. Homework is assigned, but not collected.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2015

A great professor who wants the best in all students. She is sweet, kind, and makes the material SUPER was to read. I HIGHLY recommend her and hope you get her as your professor. She made math much more reasonable and helped in any way she could.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2015

She was a great professor that was always open to helping us. She is very flexible with grading. I had college algebra with her and really understood everything.

5.0
2.0
MAT121
Dec 12, 2015

I absolutely love Professor Goodwin. Her tone during lecture is a little monotone but she makes dry humor jokes which are funny. She's always more than willing to help students and answer questions. Definitely one of my favorite professors at GU!

3.0
5.0
MATH121
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 27, 2016

She is nice, but her teaching style is not for everyone. She assigns the homework before teaching the material from the section. In class instead of explaining exactly what we are doing and how to do it she just writes out problems on the board. If you struggle with math like me then I don't recommend her, but otherwise I definitely do.

5.0
3.0
ALGEB2
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2016

Love her. She's a super cool person, very laid back and funny. If you do the homework, you will succeed on texts. She's very good at answering questions. Gives you all the tools to get an A. Highly reccomend her class.

4.0
2.0
MATH112
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2016

College Algebra is not a difficult class, the hw is optional, 4 exams and Final Exam, there are online study guides for each test and the exam questions are taken from there, she teaches the lesson then lets you leave early practically everyday, I only did the study guides and I hardly ever refer to my class notes (I 88's on all of the tests)

5.0
1.0
MATH112
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

Listen, I HATE math, and I am terrible at it. But Goodwin is frickin hilarious and makes it so much fun. Her class is the most laid back i've ever had to take, and you don't have to do the hw. Tests are super easy because she gives you a study guide with similar questions. I love her and would definitely take her again.

5.0
1.0
MATH114
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

She is very nice and she is always prepared for class. She is also very funny and gets distracted often but still gets everything done in class time. If you do the homework that she gives then you will pass very easily.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAT121
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

I absolutely love Prof Goodwin. I am terrible at math and she made this class so simple and easy. She has a fun sense of humor. Take the quizzes and tests seriously as you'll see the material again. Doing your homework will only help you but is 100% optional. Can't recommend this class enough! Great choice!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Goodwin is an extremely fun lady. Quizzes are often take home and she ends class early sometimes when done for the day. She explains things super well. Tests are big for the class. Take her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MAT121
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

I love her!! 10/10 would reccomend. Optional HW for stats 121. Study guides and note packtes were very helpful. She explains everything so well and will help you if you get consused. Take her!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2017
Would take again

Professor Goodwin is amazing! She is so funny and explain things as simply as possible making it hard to get confused or not follow her lectures. Homework is optional and I only did it if I was confused which was hardly ever. Class ends early almost every day and she always makes it go by fast. Definitely take her if you can!!

5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Colleen is adorable. Super easy but interesting class. She finds ways to keep the class interested. She often talks about her cabin and dog. Love.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT121
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Colleen teaching of Introductory Statistics is clear, simple and understandable. She assigns optional homework every night for extra practice, her tests are exactly like the review packets she gives and she's a big fan of take-home tests. Not only are her lectures short and to the point, she's really funny too!

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Nightly homework but completely optional. If you want to do well, you show up to class and do the homework. Weekly quizzes, four tests and a final. She drops your lowest couple of quizzes and is an angel during office hours, very willing to help and very understanding!

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
3.0
STAT121
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

best professor for stats.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH114
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2018
Would take again

Colleen is the best. The content of the class was somewhat difficult for me, but she gives a review before the test which is extremely helpful. There are only 4 tests (and she dropped my lowest test grade), a few quizzes (which she often didn't even grade), and a final. The homework is completely optional too

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT121
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

Best math teacher ever. I'm not a math person, and she made stats super easy and is always accessible and helpful outside of class. She's very understanding of the fact that we're busy college kids and all the homework is optional and she drops your lowest quiz score at the end. She also brought her puppy to class one day and tells funny stories!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

She's awesome! I had a horrible math teacher first semester and was very scared coming into this class but she's amazing! Very nice, explains things very well and actually cares about her students!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

Goodwin was a great prof to take for a required math class! It was pretty easy and she drops the lowest test score which is great. Also a majority of the quizzes were take home. She's so cute and sweet and I would totally recommend her. Love her!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT121
Grade: A-
May 20, 2018
Would take again

Does take home quizzes which are graded as 100%. Do not need to do homework as it is not checked and not very helpful. Provides study guides for tests and final. Easier than when I took stats in high school. Brought her puppy to class! If that is not a good enough reason to take her class I don't know how to help you.

Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2018
Would take again

I LOVE Colleen! This class is really one where you get by as a result of your own knowledge and hard work as it is only determined by quizzes and tests. However, quizzes and tests are fairly easy if you take the time to master the skills and study. Goodwin is awesome and super funny. You'll love her and her cute dog

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH114
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

She is so chill! She is really understanding about busy times, especially game nights. She often makes quizzes take home, and then gives us all 100% anyway. The homework is optional, but a good idea to do. Weekly quizzes, and bi-weekly tests. She doesn't take attendance, but she covers a new topic every class, so I would go if I were you.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Colleen is always willing to answer any questions or clarify anything that is not understood,

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUSN114
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Colleen is so nice and laid back. Once the class starts getting hard, she starts giving take home quizzes just to give you extra points. The tests can be hard, but as long as you do the homework and the review packet she provides then they are much easier. Definitely the best BUSN114 professor.

Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: A-
May 24, 2019
Would take again

Patient & helpful. Does take attendance, but important to attend in order to keep up. Quiz and test questions come from the test reviews and homework. The very first test will be REALLY easy. But keep study habits consistent. The lessons get way harder. 4 tests overall. Class average after each test (by memory) : 93 - 78 - 72 - 76.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: B-
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Goodwin is a good professor and seems to enjoy interacting with her students and helping them out. The only negative about the class is that Goodwin tends to FLY and I MEAN FlY through her lessons so you have to ask her to slow down. It is important to go to class because it's easy to fall behind. 4 Tests, a few quizzes online quizzes and 1 final.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH114
Nov 24, 2019
Would take again

Goodwin is great. Business Analysis is definitely easier if you've already taken calculus, but her teaching allows for success even if you haven't. If you skip class, you'll miss a lesson & probably feel behind, but if you pay attention while you're there, you'll be good. Review packet prepares you for tests. Sit close to the front! She's quiet!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH121
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2020
Would take again

Super chill professor and a very easy class. She only takes attendance the first couple days and makes a lot of the quizzes take home. The tests are almost identical to the study guide and if you show up to class and do the worksheets they will be very easy for you.

Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
3.0
BUSN114
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2020
Would take again

She's really nice and funny! I will say she makes quite a few mistakes which can be confusing.

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH104
Grade: A
May 15, 2020
Would take again

She cares about her students and the material they're learning. If you've done algebra and some basic math before college, then this class won't be hard. Otherwise though, she explains the material very well, and often lets you out of class early if you get done with the lecture. 4 tests and a final, not hard.

Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Took this class via Zoom and wow! professor Goodwin was so kind and caring. I genuinely felt like she wanted me to succeed throughout the semester. The exams and quizzes were very fair and no surprises as it should be. She teaches VERY fast, but also very clearly. Dont be afraid to ask questions because she will answer all of them! 10/10 recommend

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH114
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Goodwin is great! 4 exams and a cumulative final, which are all doable if you complete the recommended hw problems and the review. We only met via Zoom on Mon & Wed, then she'd usually post a video or quiz for Fri. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't worry if you've never taken calc before!

Respected
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH114
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

4 online tests that are not super hard and weekly quizzes that take 20 minutes at most. This is a very easy class and Colleen really wants to see you succeed. There is also no mandatory homework.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Caring
3.0
2.0
MATH104
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2022
Would take again

This class is your standard math class. Each class is just a lecture on a lesson and then she lets you go (usually early) There are four tests in person which really aren't difficult if you do the review, and all the quizzes are online.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
MATH104
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Colleen is great and the class is pretty easy if you do the reviews (she uses similar questions and sometimes puts exact review questions on tests). Graded by a couple easy online weekly quizzes, 4 tests, and final. Homework isn't mandatory. She normally lets you go early and is very approachable. Just do exam reviews and you'll be good.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: C
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Textbook is required, but not necessary. At the start of each chapter she'll post a packet online and during class she will just fill out this packet. The tests will be styled like these packets. HW is optional. There is a quiz about once a week online. Doesn't take attendance. If I didn't skip alot I definitely would've gotten an A instead of a C.

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH104
Grade: B+
Jun 17, 2022
Would take again

Just take this class with Prof. Goodwin, she will help you understand math in such an easier way that it will benefit you for life. She is kind, compassionate, but most of all considerate of all the other hard courses we have. She has optional homework but if you want to know what's going on I suggest doing at least a few problems per section!!

Tough grader
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATH104
Sep 30, 2022
Would take again

Never used the textbook, so dont buy it. Homework is optimal. Just take her notes and u will b fine. There were 4 exams and they all were online and she allowed use of formulas and calculators. She is very nice and accommodating. Never took attendance or got to know any of us, which was fine.

5.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Goodwin is a very good professor. She does not have class on Friday and the class is really easy if you know anything about calculus going into it. If not, she is very good with questions and there are a lot of practice problems in the homework. Good teacher, very approachable, and very nice.

2.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 25, 2023

As a student who had no experience with Calculus; this class was a nightmare. If you relate to this at all, I would take someone else or expect to make it your life. She is absolutely not accommodating to those who haven't been in a math class recently and have extremely busy schedules. Only goes over basics, while tests are completely different.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2023
Would take again

If you have the take MATH121, I highly recommend Professor Goodwin! She makes the class very manageable and if you do the worksheets she gives you then you'll ace the tests. She gives great example problems that are very similar to the test as well. Homework is optional but do the worksheets cause you will get an A in the class!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

If you already know some stats this class should be a breeze. If not, you basically have to teach yourself everything. Basically no time commitment with homework or class, but set aside some study time if you want a good grade. Only quizzes and tests.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

If you are not good at math, or do not have a lot of math/stats experience do not take Dr. Goodwin because you will basically be teaching yourself. If the content should be easy for you then I definitely recommend her as the work load is very minimal as you are only graded on 4 tests + final as well as some take home quizzes.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 5, 2024

God I hated this class. Professor Goodwin is a nice person but man does this class suck. You are not graded on homework, your grade is soley based off how well you do on the exams. If you're like me and rely on structure, this woman is not for you. One thing about Prof. Goodwin is that she LOVES to stand infront of the board while you're taking not

Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
STATS121
Grade: B-
Dec 3, 2024

Professor Goodwin is very laid back and often cancels class. Her class is very test heavy and there are no homework assignments to balance out your grade. Homework is optional and her tests are very long. Quizzes are online. The content is very self taught heavy as she stands at the whiteboard and goes quickly.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

The class is graded by weekly quizzes, four exams and a final exam. Goodwin does an excellent job explaining material but can sometimes make math errors so don't feel shy asking about them. She holds a class before each exam dedicated to answering questions about the review, which the exams are almost replicas of so I recommend asking questions.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MATH121
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2024

Professor Goodwin is a nice, hilarious, and laid-back person, but the structure of the class sucks. Your grade is only based on how well you do on the exams and a few take-home quizzes. Would only recommend it if you have experience in stats because you basically teach yourself on the handouts/homework she assigns.

Hilarious
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Goodwin is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. She is kind, funny, and honest about what she requires of students. I had never taken statistics before and had no problem with her class, make sure you print out the packets she posts online! Study guides are provided and directly reflect what will be on exams.

Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Goodwin is generally helpful, but the class structure can be challenging if you're new to Calculus. Stay on top of the material and don't be afraid to ask questions - she wants you to succeed. unstuck ai can be a great study tool alongside the textbook and review sessions.

3.0
4.0
BUSN114
Grade: C-
Feb 27, 2025

only graded on exams and small quizzes but they barely account for your grade. homework not reuiqred but if you don't do it ur screwed for the exams bc they're super hard and most of the time not like the practice exam. she is a sweet person but her teaching style is so bad and so hard for me to learn like that

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

She is an incredible stats teacher, she made it so easy to understand as a student who had previously taken AP stats in high school. She will ask any question you ask her and help you if you ask. She cancels class a lot and for every quiz friday (taken online). You only have a couple tests which were easy and the final was cumulative but so do-able

Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 15, 2025

Colleen was a good professor, but the way she taught threw me off. I couldn't see anything she was writing on the board and she would go over 4-5 different topics in 45 minutes. I would get extremely confused on certain topics but she would never go over them. It was like a one-and-done type of lecture. Tutors and homework will be your best friend.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BUSN114
Grade: C
Apr 16, 2025

Professor Goodwin is very kind and caring but her class structure is horrible. You are only graded on 4 tests and a final. If you have very little/no experience in calc this class will be extremely difficult. So Many people in my class have dropped and withdrew.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2025

Disregard every review for 114 before Covid, her teaching model has drastically changed and the class is weighted almost entirely on 4 ambiguous tests and a semi-cumulative final. Very kind person but the lectures can be hard to follow and the review often strays from the actual tests. Class average for the first 3 tests were 62 - 65 - 63.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: C
Apr 23, 2025

DISREGARD ALL OTHER RATINGS FROM COVID AND BEFORE! She now has 4 exams plus a final, she does not drop your lower test grade. Our class average for the semester was horrible all of the exams were in the 60's. She teaches so fast you can't even understand what she is saying. She has videos for some of the units but some of them do not have audio.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: C-
Apr 24, 2025

entire class is only based on 4 exams and a final, she goes so fast during lectures and the class averages for exams are in the 50s and 60s for every test. so many people have dropped or withdrew bc its literally impossible to get a good grade.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MAT121
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2025

This has been my worst experience in a class in Gonzaga thus far. She was absent from class for 2 weeks and provided us basically nothing to supplement. We had to teach ourselves calculus. I have never been so frustrated with a professor in my life. I know multiple people who dropped because of the lack of instruction and horrible test averages.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: A-
May 5, 2025

Professor Goodwin runs her class through lectures that are not helpful in learning the topic at hand. Her class is very boring, and it is extremely hard to learn the material the way she teaches it. Oftentimes, she gets problems wrong on the board, and she doesn't elaborate on how she got her answer in the test keys. She is a very stingy grader.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: C-
May 6, 2025

Does not show up to class during the most important period of the course. Blames that the class is one of the hardest math 100 classes but doesn't know how to teach at all. Going to office hours doesn't help. she gets upset about you being confused. She also gets her own problems wrong during the class and the review test sheet.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BUSN114
Grade: D+
May 6, 2025

is not in class when it is most important, expecting us to teach the unit to ourselves. test averages are between 40-60 for EVERY EXAM. she gets her own problems wrong during the class and the review test sheet all the time. I have never been more frustrated with a professor in my life. 1/2 of my class dropped bc it was so hard to get a good grade

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: C-
May 6, 2025

Be ready to study a lot more then you would think.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: B
May 7, 2025

84% of your grade is weighted by tests, with the final exam being worth double that of a normal exam. Our 4th test was the week before dead week, and the final was cumulative, including information we hadn't even covered in the course. She said the final was a "point-grab," but it likely caused half of our class to drop below C's. Avoid at all cost

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH114
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2025

Worst math professor I have ever had. Cancelled class for 2 weeks straight and then immediately tested us on all the material we missed. Tests are unreasonably hard; be prepared to teach yourself calculus. Extremely frustrating semester - wish I could go back and take it with someone else.

Tough grader
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BUSN114
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Goodwin is very caring and loves to answer questions, she'll also go off topic at times but it's quite amusing! Your grade consists of four exams, take home quizzes and a final. Homework isn't required but if math is not your strong suit, I suggest doing it and asking questions when she gives time at the first half of class and during review days.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MATH114
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2025
Would take again

Kind, caring, and great sense of humor. As for teaching, she's pretty solid, a fast talker, and sometimes she stands in front of the board while people are still writing problems. You will have four exams, each worth 100 points; you will also have a handful of online(take-home) quizzes, and the final is worth 200 points. Homework is not graded.

Hilarious
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BUSN114
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2025

She's a good professor overall, but sometimes speaks quickly and quietly, and occasionally blocks the whiteboard while writing. Homework isn't graded, so tests are everything—4 worth 100 points each and a cumulative final worth 200. Clearer explanations and better visibility would improve the experience.

Lots of homework
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

This class was really not that bad. The only grades are tests and quizzes, and I would not rent the textbook since it was 300 dollars and she doesn't even collect homework. If you just study the practice tests, the actual tests will be easier and they are super similar to the practice ones.

Graded by few things
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