3.5

Danielle Martino

Astronomy - Santiago Canyon College

3.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

124

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

This was one of the worst teachers/professors I've ever had

ASTR109 - 2.0 rating

Her personality is not very welcoming and she gets upset if too many people use the bathroom

AST109 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

70%

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95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
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C (6)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(8)C(8)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 38 reported grades
B: 7
C: 6
A-: 5
A: 4
Common Tags
Test heavy (11)
Lecture heavy (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
Tough grader (7)
Beware of pop quizzes (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Hilarious (4)
Get ready to read (4)
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Reviews (124)
2.0
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ASTRO110
Nov 16, 2004

Not good

4.0
2.0
ASTRONOMY
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2004

DANNY MARTINO IS A PRETTY COOL TEACHER. SHE IS NICE AND KNOWS HOW TO TEACH HER CLASS. SHE'S NOT STRICT OR ANAL AT ALL. SHE IS VERY YOUNG AND VERY NICE!

5.0
1.0
ASTRO140
Jan 31, 2005

Great teacher for Astro lab. Wasn't hard at all and made the class enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
ASTROLAB
May 22, 2005

she was very helpful and was nice. she makes it fun to come to class!

4.0
1.0
ASTR140
Jun 27, 2005

Very helpful and understanding. She makes science fun!

3.0
3.0
ASTRONOMY
Oct 26, 2005

Lame. I thought that she needed to work on her presentation skills. I fell asleep. The tests were long as ever. They are generally multple choice, fill-in, and then a long, very unreasonable essay portion.

4.0
3.0
ASTRO
Dec 8, 2005

she was a very good teacher not a hard class at all just have to study and use the 3x5 card on the tests and its and easy A

1.0
4.0
ASTROLAB
Dec 10, 2005

she shows up and collects her paycheck.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Dec 4, 2006

Ms. Martino was good. She was very clear in her teaching and made it as easy to understand as possible. I do recomend her and I like the class. she also offers extra credit.

4.0
3.0
ASTRO109
Apr 20, 2007

Great teacher, really hot

5.0
3.0
ASTROLAB
Jun 15, 2007

Shes a great teacher and explains the material better than I have ever seen anyone teach before. She is to the point and wont take peoples crap. Shes a serious scientist but does joke around sometimes. Do the work, put in your best effort, and you will do well.

5.0
4.0
ASTRO110
Aug 15, 2007

She's COOL! It's not an easy subject but she goes out of her way to help you understand the material. She appears conceited at times but in reality she is pretty down to earth. Oh yeah, should mention that she's a young and beautiful teacher...her eyes are stunning!

5.0
3.0
ASTR110
Sep 14, 2007

Attendance is a big deal in her class because she requires daily quizzes, but they're not that bad because she explains very well. She's pretty young so she can relate to her class a lot. All of her explanations are thorough and she's willing to teach the material differently if you're not getting it. Blunt, to the point - great class in general.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO140
Oct 7, 2007

She is kind of nerdy. She obviously loves her subject so she teaches it well. She is really cute too!

4.0
4.0
ASTR110
Dec 4, 2007

She is a really awesome teacher. She is cool and relates well to students and she is a very good teacher. She explains clearly and is fun. You need your workbook but not the text book. She does daily quizzes but they are easy points if you are there. I'm going to take her for ASTR Lab.

1.0
3.0
AST109
Dec 4, 2007

When she is asked for help from students she tells them to figure it out on their own. If you are asking for help you obviously don't understand the material. She should try to re-explain it.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO109
Dec 13, 2007

Amazing professor. Lectures are interesting, fun and relatable to life. Quizzes are daily but very easy if notes are studied. Workbook is essential and is very helpful when understanding concepts. Test are relatively hard, just make sure to study lecture notes and complete the workbook assignments. She is also very helpful!

5.0
1.0
ASTR109
Jan 3, 2008

Only way to fail this class is to not show up. Actually i only showed up about 2/3 of the time and got a B so even then the class is easy. She is sort of nerdy though, but being pretty nice to look at helps.

4.0
1.0
AST140
Jan 9, 2008

She is way cool unless your a complete moron. then you probably shouldnt be in college anyway. she explains how to do the labs in like 10 min and you can work on it while she explains. you dont have to be on time, theres xtra credit and leave early. cant get much better than that...

5.0
2.0
ASTR110
Apr 16, 2008

She's a great teacher in general. There is a lot of difficult material in the Stars and Galaxies course, but she has a great way of relating it to a context you can easily understand! Not bad to look at either!

5.0
1.0
ASTRO140
May 15, 2008

She is an amazing teacher I had her for my astro class last semester and her lab this semester. Her lab is so easy attendence and effort is needed, and thats about it. she is awesome I would definatly recomend her to other students.

3.0
4.0
ASTRO110
Jun 11, 2008

If you are not a ?natural? at science, I would not recommend this instructor. She is very nice, but not a good teacher for those who may struggle with this subject. Her exams test your understanding of the lessons, so if you study and memorize the vocabulary and terms, this will not help you at all!

3.0
1.0
ASTROLAB
Jun 13, 2008

I had Martino for 110 the semester before. I got an A in the lab and 110. The lab is WAY easy. If your the least bit unsure of a question ask her, most of the time she will give u the answer or give you a big hint. In my class she always complained about being tired or sick and wanting to get out asap. Lab doesn't take that long, 2 hours at most.

2.0
1.0
ASTRO110
Jun 22, 2008

Tired all the time. Takes personal problems to class. Not as hot as she thinks, needs to get over herself and stop whining.

5.0
3.0
ATRO109
Jul 14, 2008

Very Helpful and clear on what you need to know for the test. No hw but in-class workbook assignments and test are from lectures. Go to her for any questions.

5.0
4.0
ASTRO110
Jul 29, 2008

Very nice teacher! She explains the subject so well, and Astronomy can become very confusing. Loves her subject and it shows through her goofy attitude. As long as you pay attention and study for tests this class should be no problem!

2.0
4.0
ASTRO120
Dec 10, 2008

Not very hepful, she likes to give trick questions as if the regular question was not hard enough. Never told the exact answer, she wanted you to come after class to get the answers. Worst class I've ever taken.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Dec 11, 2008

SHE'S AMAZING! BEST TEACHER EVER!! SOOOO HELPFUL I LOVED HER! TAKE HER! HARD SUBJECT BUT SHE MAKES IT FUN AND EASY!!

5.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Jan 13, 2009

Absolutley true! She is an awesome teacher, It's professors like her that make school worth sticking with. I had a hard time with the subject and she helped me out ALOT! She is def. an AMAZING teacher and i reccomend her to everyone!

4.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Jun 23, 2009

Her class can be difficult, but if you come ready to learn she will teach you more than you can imagine about the universe. Show up to class every day, do good on the daily quizzes, and you'll breeze right through.

3.0
1.0
ASTRO140
Dec 23, 2009

took the astro lab. shes cool, suuuper easy class. just show up cuz lab handouts are handed out one by one. you can miss too to make them up (extra credit and final). sometimes youll get confused but you can ask ur classmates.

5.0
1.0
ASTROLAB
Feb 13, 2010

She is my favorite teacher at SCC! lab was fun, interesting. never any homework, and you learn a bunch. her teaching method is KISS (keep it simple stupid) so everyone understands and enjoys the labs. it involves math formulas but she keeps it as easy as she can. it is astronomy folks so expect to think a little bit. btw shes really pretty n smart

5.0
1.0
ASTRO110
May 20, 2010

I entered this class loving astronomy. I took it as an elective and not just to get science out of the way. Ms. Martino is a very nice and knowledgable teacher; helpful and clear. The class was extremely easy. I felt like I wanted to learn more, but there was too many idiots in this class. No homework. Tests are easy. No book necessary. Got an A.

3.0
5.0
ASTRO110
May 24, 2010

Hard. Failed every exam. Studied by looking at powerpoints and notes; still did bad on exam even though I thought I'd do well. No extra credit. BUT, she drops one exam from your grade and two quizzes..

5.0
2.0
ASTRO110
May 27, 2010

Very awesome teacher! Keeps lectures interesting and the work you have to do is dead easy. She has a good sense of humor and she uses it a lot during the lectures. I showed up may 2/3's of the time and still managed a B. There are a lot of little quizzes though, but they're easy if you pay attention and take decent notes.

3.0
4.0
AST110
Jun 7, 2010

She's nice & funny & makes sure everyone understands everything before moving on to another topic, but then her tests get pretty difficult, mostly because of the wording on the tests. Tons of workbook activities, but no textbook reading. daily quizzes are super easy, and she drops 2 quiz scores and 1 test score, which is nice. She's really gorgeous

5.0
3.0
AST110
Jul 3, 2010

Great teacher!!! She makes the clas fun and interesting and keeps you interested and wanting to learn more... Never missed a cass because of it... Awesome lecturer as well its not all power points she gets you involved hands on

5.0
1.0
ASTRO109
Dec 7, 2010

She is awesome, i am a C student but i got an A in her class. aslong as you go to class its easyy

5.0
2.0
ASTRO110
Dec 10, 2010

Kind of a weird personality, she is definately a space tripper. She is really into second life and world of warcraft. SHE IS NOT HOT!! no chilli pepper. However that being said the class was easy and she kept things entertaining.

5.0
2.0
ASTR109
Dec 10, 2010

Show up to class on time for the daily quizzes. Take good notes as she goes over exactly what you need to know for test. She is quirky and keeps the class entertaining. She makes it very easy to understand concepts by telling "stories." Tests are all multiple choice, no homework.

4.0
2.0
ASTRO109
Dec 10, 2010

Pretty clear on material, in class activities, no homework, no reading. She gives a 3 point quiz at the beginning of every class, which accounts for fifteen percent of your grade. I got A's on all the test, but because of these quiz's i wound up with a B. She is also really annoying, curses to act cool. She loves world of warcraft and second life

2.0
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ASTRO101
Dec 13, 2010

She knows her stuff, but I really don't think she enjoys her job. She always seemed unhappy in class. And in office hours, she was not very nice.

5.0
1.0
AST110
Dec 14, 2010

Her lectures are perfectly clear and interesting. I was worried to go into astronomy but she really makes it understandable and easy. Take her.

5.0
2.0
ASTR110
Dec 15, 2010

Gr8 Teacher! Had tons of fun in class.. and even though I had no clue about astronomy ( still don't but not her fault) I passed! Plus she's pretty hot

5.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Jan 26, 2011

she was a very good teacher and really knows her stuff I highly recommend her for both stars and galaxies and for the Solar System

4.0
3.0
ASTRO110
May 15, 2011

she talks to you like you're 12 a lot of the time which is annoying. she give a 3 question quiz every class and there are 5 tests throughout the class. overall the class was ok she was just annoying.

4.0
3.0
ASTRO140
May 22, 2011

She gives a lab each week, and has you work with a partner. But, the lab work must be entirely your own. Doesn't take the whole class period- when you're finished with your lab, you can leave. She clearly explains everything, and she helps with questions without just giving you the answer. One extra credit opportunity

5.0
2.0
ASTR109
May 24, 2011

Martino is a great professor and makes the class very fair and interesting..definitely recommend taking this class. Easy A if you read your notes and go to class and actually listen to her lectures.

5.0
2.0
ASTR109
Jul 7, 2011

She's pretty cool and goes out of her way (ensuing ridiculousness at times lol) to make sure you understand everything before she moves on. Some of the questions she asks are pretty confusing, but she wants you to put in the effort and fully understand everything. Real cool lady who deserves a way better job!

5.0
2.0
ASTR101
Aug 31, 2011

SHE JUST ROCKS!

5.0
2.0
ASTRO109
Nov 13, 2011

SHES AWESOME!! Im taking her class right now and im learning a lot. She makes it fun and interesting (:

3.0
2.0
ASTR109
Nov 20, 2011

relates content to everyday life, making things clear. Put in a little effort and ATTEND CLASS EVERY SINGLE DAY and you'll receive an A. GO TO THE STUDY GROUPS. i didnt like her personality, shes a bit snobby one on one, but she's a really good teacher nonetheless.

3.0
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ASTRO109
Dec 5, 2011

I have to admit, she's a very good lecturer and she managed to explain concepts very clearly. However, she can be really rude when she's in a bad mood and she likes to be really controlling of everyone. Don't leave class even to go to the bathroom because she humiliated the students who did. Quiz every class. No homework. Final is cumulative.

3.0
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ASTR109
Dec 5, 2011

She is very weird, but in a funny way. She does lecture a lot. Test were HARD even if you studied she would word the questions in a confusing hard way and you would get them wrong.

4.0
3.0
ASTRO101
Feb 2, 2012

She is an amazing teacher that is as hot as she teaches.

2.0
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ASTR109
May 10, 2012

If you don't enjoy science; Don't. The bad reviews are more accurate, I'm a high B, low A student but the way she crafts test was borderline unethical.

4.0
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ASTRO110
May 16, 2012

she was very interesting always had funny stories to tell, but all's she did was lecture, no homework nothing. the only thing that is counted is your test and quizzes, which are every day. she does not tell you how to study or what to study for the exams. my advise don't take her find another teacher!

3.0
5.0
ASTRO109
May 19, 2012

DO NOT TAKE WITH HER. All she does is lecture every class, and have daily quiz's.The quiz's are only 3 questions, so it sucks if you miss one.No points excepts tests and quiz's. Impossible class. She doesn't want you to succeed. Final was 1/3 of grade, which is the reason I didn't pass.

1.0
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ASTRO110
Jun 4, 2012

Her test were super hard and confusing. She didn't offer an study guides which made studying extremely difficult. She wasn't clear at all and didn't care about the students succeeding. She also can be super rude and doesn't let you leave. She's crazy. Take this if you want to fail.

5.0
1.0
ASTRO110
Jul 26, 2012

One of the best teachers I'v ever had. She makes class fun and interesting, and makes the topics easy so that even the dumbest of dumb students can understand it. However if you want an A, at least a little hard work is needed, as in every class. She also alot of extra credit and free points. I would definitely recommend her for an EASY A!

3.0
5.0
ASTRO109
Aug 1, 2012

Do not take astro with her. I've never received an F in any class ever until I took her class. Her quizzes and exams are meant to trick you, and believe me, they do a damn well job of it. Avoid this class.

5.0
3.0
ASTR109
Aug 13, 2012

Attendance is important. There are daily quizzes with simple questions from the previous lecture. If you're not interested in astronomy already, you probably won't enjoy it, but you'll love it if you're into the subject. The tests can be challenging but she's totally willing to help if you need it. One of the best classes I've taken.

3.0
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ASTRO110
Aug 29, 2012

Her lectures are ok, but sometimes a little confusing. Her exams are definitely hard. Didnt learn much from her style of teaching.

3.0
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ASTRO110
Sep 13, 2012

The easiness of this professor definitely needs to be decreased. The class was pretty difficult, for her learning techniques to work, you actually have to use them outside of class, which most people don't do. She won't tell you answers that the class have missed and expect you to do it on your own. To get a decent grade, expect to work hard.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO110
Nov 14, 2012

This professor is WONDERFUL. She is the clearest professor I've ever had, nothing that she doesn't say in class is on the test and no textbook necessary. The techniques she has are scientifically proven to work- but only if you are willing to pursue a good grade, which I'm assuming you are. I got an easy A in both classes I took with her. LOVE HER.

5.0
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ASTRO109
Nov 26, 2012

She's kind of nerdy but kind of awesome too. Very clear and excellent teacher. Never used the textbook. Tests are kind of difficult, but shouldn't be too bad if you study well. She's gorgeous too!

4.0
4.0
ASTR110
Dec 13, 2012

Great at relating lectures to real-life scenarios and makes class fun and interesting with her quirkiness and sense of humor. Attendance is really important because there are quizzes every day. Tests are really difficult, though, so if you want to pass, expect to study. A lot. Overall I enjoyed the class, but I wouldn't have her as a teacher again.

5.0
3.0
ASTRO109
Dec 14, 2012

Ms. Martino is a great teacher. Her lectures are pretty entertaining and they just make sense. (You'll see what I mean) Just show up to class 90% of the time, take notes and you will get an easy B. You cannot pass this class by just showing up for exams, there is a quiz every day and she gives out extra credit randomly during classes.

2.0
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ASTR110
Dec 16, 2012

she treats you like a child who is too dumb to understand basic concepts so insists on demonstrations that are ridiculous to make a point about something that could easily be explained. not helpful and unclear about studying, never used the book

4.0
3.0
AST140
Dec 18, 2012

Decent class, but very moody teacher. Some days she's happy and helpful, and then other days she's not. Very nit picky with her labs, but if you show up every week and do the labs, you shouldn't walk out of the class with anything less than a B.

5.0
2.0
ASTRO140
Jan 1, 2013

Helpful if she's in the right mood. Decent amount of extra credit. Labs don't take too long.

3.0
3.0
ASTR110
Mar 8, 2013

She's pretty cool

2.0
2.0
ASTR109
Jun 17, 2013

Annoying, swears frequently, predictable word choice, very frequently pauses when talking to wither away class time and teach about frivolous matters.

2.0
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ASTRONOMY110
Sep 10, 2013

This teacher is horrible. Do not take her. She is very un helpfull, does not give a care about her students and her quizes are difficult. She swears when not needed. Her clarity is poor and has a poor attitude. Goes way to fast and her lectures are uninformed.Horrible teacher

3.0
4.0
AST110
Dec 13, 2013

I liked her. She's never nice and is willing to help if you go see her during office hours. She's passionate about astronomy which made the class interesting. Exams were pretty hard. Quizzes everyday so don't miss class.

4.0
1.0
ASTRO110
Dec 14, 2013

This class is very easy. Anyone who try's could get an A in her class. Attendance is Mandatory or points are deducted. We NEVER used the textbook so save the money on it! Class is an easy A, but she treats you like you're a child...

4.0
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ASTRO110
Mar 24, 2014

She really is a great teacher. I enjoyed her analogies and helpful hints. It was nice to not have to buy the text book so attendance is very important. She wants you to work with people in class and try and get the answers yourself, if you're really stuck then she will answer any question if you ask her during office hours. Overall fun class!

4.0
3.0
ASTO109
May 6, 2014

A little silly at times, but very enjoyable. She makes the class get involved and everyone has fun with it. At the same time she gives you all the information you need to get an A in class. No textbook. There is a workbook she recommends for additional practice but it isn't required to pass the class.

5.0
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ASTRO110
May 9, 2014

She's really entertaining. She wants you to do well. Visit her in office hours, it'll help you. Makes harder concepts understandable. She's great! Really pretty too :)

2.0
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ASTR109
Jun 9, 2014

This was one of the worst teachers/professors I've ever had. I never gotten a bad grade until this class. Tests super difficult. Studying didn't help. Straight lecture the whole semester. If you do well with lecture then you'll probably be fine. Worst class I've ever taken

3.0
4.0
ASTR109
Aug 6, 2014

Quiz every day of class, she does try to keep it interesting but the class overall was very hard. The tests were ridiculous and even studying didn't help. I wouldn't recommend taking it to fill credits, end up failing like i did.

4.0
4.0
ASTR109
Oct 30, 2014

She really knows her stuff and truly enjoys teaching it. If it's an earlylate class sometimes she isn't as into it. Her tests are hard but if you show up everyday and look over your notes for the every class quizzes honestly you should be fine. she has print outs of the notes that you can just fill in the blanks. In class work but not for a grade.

4.0
4.0
ASTRONOMY110
Grade: B
Jan 30, 2015

You absolutely have to attend every class and pay attention, miss one class and you will be completely lost. The whole class is tough really, but not all that miserable if you pay attention and take excellent notes! PS the final is accumulative and there are no study guides. I did enjoy the class though, don't take this one if you're a lazy student

4.0
3.0
ASTR101
Grade: B+
Jun 3, 2015

Martino is a great professor. She makes it clear what you need to study to pass. Everything comes from lectures and the workbook. It's not an easy A but she gives you all of the tools to succeed and not really any homework. Only complaint is that she is always open to questions but sometimes is condescending in her response.

5.0
2.0
ASTR109
Grade: B
Jun 5, 2015

I took this class for my science credits, but I had a fascination with astronomy. The teacher is very engaging and uses a variety of techniques to make sure we remember the stuff we learned such as pop quizzes, workbooks, and half-sheets of paper. Overall, a very fun class!

4.0
3.0
ASTR10993706
Grade: C
Jun 7, 2015

Prof. Martino is an amazing teacher. She really tries to help her students with the material and makes it interesting during her lectures. THE WORKBOOK IS A MUST. She uses multiple problems from it on the tests. You don't need to worry about buying a textbook, however.

5.0
3.0
AST100
Grade: C+
Jun 8, 2015

Anyone who says she is a bad teacher failed in their own fault. Martino was a great teacher you just have to pay attention. Do that and you will pass!

5.0
3.0
AST110
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2015

Great teacher! Not too hard of a class if you just pay attention and take notes. There is a workbook that goes along with the class she uses a lot, and it's really helpful. Make sure you do that in class when she says to get in groups. Also, make sure you study for the tests or you're not going to pass

2.0
3.0
AST110
Grade: A-
Oct 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I had her for Astronomy class. She was average, nothing special. She just lectured the whole time and didn't really make sure her students knew what she was talking about. This class is compromised of tests, final and a quiz EVERYDAY, that's it. There is little room for succeeding and no opportunity for extra credit given. Would not recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
AST109
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Professor Martino is a great teacher. I took this class just to fill my General Ed requirement, but she really made Astronomy more interesting to me. Her lectures are hilarious and make the material a lot easier to understand.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ASTR109
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Martino's facination with astronomy is contagious! Very kind and funny prof! Had facinating lectures. Had a 4 question quiz every class. A few easy HW assignments here and there. Either hard or easy exams. I would 100% recommend her and I would take her class again! Very intelligent prof who is passionate about Astronomy!

Inspirational
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ASTRO109
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Danielle is such a great professor! She's funny and tries to keep everyone engaged. Her daily quizzes are easy points if you go to class and pay attention. If you're lazy, don't take this class. You do have to earn your grade. Her tests are easy as well, just look at the notes and powerpoints. She doesn't require the textbook, but the workbook is.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ASTR109
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

makes it very clear on the first day you do not need the textbook, but you WILL need the lecture tutorials workbook. very nice professor who is passionate about astronomy and makes the lectures very understandable and exciting!

1.0
3.0
AST109
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

would skip class w/o sending emails, didn't explain concepts clearly and her whole class is based off quizzes and exams. Her personality is not very welcoming and she gets upset if too many people use the bathroom. I don't know why this professor has such a good review because I don't think she should even have this job.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
3.0
ASTR140
Grade: C
Aug 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

took her for lab, good days and bad days but she knows her stuff. she can be very mean if she doesn't like you though. I had a hard time getting certain concepts and when I asked for help, she would tell me I should've payed better attention. luckily you can work with partners in the lab and compare with each other

EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
AST100
Grade: C
Nov 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is friendly and funny but her exams are really difficult because she twistes everything, the questions won't look like what you get from her lectures.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
AST110
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

You MUST pay attention, cannot be lazy. I improved like crazy toward the end of the semester and scored an 86% on the hardest exam we would have. She is so educated on astronomy and she is an amazing teacher. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED BUT USE THE WORKBOOK! If you want to learn about stars and galaxies TAKE THIS CLASS I loved her so much!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
AST109
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Martino is awesome. Literally all you have to do is show up to class and take notes. Her lectures are fun and engaging. She always gives you the tools to study. Attendance is mandatory as she gives out quiz at the beginning of each class. Classes are typically participation heavy. She's pretty funny and encourages questions. There is no hw.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ASTR102
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

She sometimes dumbs things down too much. Astronomy is not that hard to understand, not even the math. Other than that she is a decent professor who does not have a fake personality. You don't need the textbook but I still rented it. I need a textbook in front of me whether a professor says I need it or not. I use that textbook everyday on my own.

4.0
3.0
ASTR102
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

Attendance is taken by short daily quizzes, but it's not mandatory. 3 exams, 1 cumulative final. Easy online homework due each exam (also used as a study guide). Prof Martino drops your worst exam grade, and 4 of your worst quiz grades. She was fun and chill and inspired curiosity about astronomy. I would definitely take her again.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ASTR102
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2019
Would take again

Prof Martino always tries her best to make the lectures fun. There are easy daily quizzes (4 points each). "Hw" is like a pre-test before each exam. She gives 3 exams (drops the lowest one) + Final. If you get As on all 3 exams & good grade overall on quiz/hw, she exempts you from the final! One of the best classes I've taken :)

Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
4.0
AST102
Grade: D+
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes all over the place. Her powerpoints do not make any sense, she cant lecture very well. She gets side tracked easily. There is a pop quiz everyday which is difficult for students whom are on time because she goes over the whole quiz for people who were late. Makes you second guess yourself. She also has a bad attitude! Very rude.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ASTR102
Grade: D-
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I very much disliked this professor because she has a very bad personality and gets mad for the simplest things for example she would get mad if you got up to go to the restroom. I also hated her tests because she made them hard to understand and youre practically set up to fail. I would definitely NOT recommend this professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ASTR102
Grade: D
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking this profesor class because she does not have the best personality and her test are hard to understand.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
ASTR102
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Read all the other comments and I agree so I wont repeat what others have already said

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
ASTRO102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Her personality is actually what sets her apart from everyone else. She is very outgoing and funny and likes to make class fun. If anything, you should watch her to see how extroverted people act. She really knows how to work a room. I wish I was naturally outgoing like her.

Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
ASTRO101
Grade: D-
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I will probably have to take this course again since I got such a low grade on it. She never really answers your questions , theres a quiz right when you walk into class, she gets mad when people leave for the bathroom as well which was weird, and i honestly feel like I didn't learn anything. Really bummed and frustrated.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
ASTR102
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I like her character. she is not bad person. BUT her exams are extremely hard and final as well Like her exam doesnt look like from her lecture. But pre exams are very important to do before exam. Have to have the knowledge as same as prof even if the class is for non majors. If your major is ASTR and you like to learn a lot, highly recommend.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ASTR102
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

This professor really knows her stuff. There are 3 midterms and they get a bit harder each time. USE the green book she tells u to buy and pay attention to quiz answers after the daily quiz. You will do really well in her class and I'm not a science major (:

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
ASTR102
Grade: D+
Feb 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had a very bad attitude. Calls out students for using the bathroom. Tries to dumb things down to much to where I would just get confused. Went to her office hours but was always rushed to leave. Forgot to do 1 of our quizzes, was not present for one of our exams. CANCELLED CLASS 4X and made us fall behind then went to fast to catch up.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
AST102
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Short quiz given everyday for attendance/credit. No textbook needed but workbook is. She has a bad attitude and shames you if you don't understand it. Gets mad if you go to the bathroom. Cancelled class a lot making you fall behind and then would rush them. The course is interesting but its kinda hard to love it when you have a professor like her.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
AST109
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is very rude and thinks shes a know it all when she clearly knows very little. She is constantly misspelling everything and treats students like dirt. I went into this class very enthusiastic, but this teacher made sure to kill every ounce of enthusiasm. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! ANY OTHER ONE IS A BETTER CHOICE!!!

1.0
4.0
ASTR101
Grade: C-
Jun 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt round your grade beware if youre looking to go up a letter grade, I would not take her class again choose a different professor!!

Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ASTR102
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Really nice and funny but wasnt the best at explaining material for the textbook and would have students rely on each for help. Would have quizzes everyday we have class. Also teacher took a really look time to grade assignments, quizzes, and tests.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Group projects
1.0
4.0
ASTR101
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. She is not a timely grader. A lot of our class lost a lot of credit halway through the course because we had no idea we weren't doing the assignments to her standard. Her class is exam heavy but the lectures wont help you for the exam. Her class is very unorganized and exam questions are seldom from the lectures.

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
AST102
Grade: C
Jun 10, 2022

What I liked about this class was how easy it was to talk to the professor & how you could take the quizzes twice for a better grade. Everything else horrible! Greenbook assignments are HORRIBLE they took over an hour to do.The exams were extremely difficult and got harder each time, the class averaged 60% on all tests. You will stress if you take!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
AST102
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 30, 2022
Would take again

(online course!) Honestly the structure of this class is GREAT. The most difficult part of this class is WE NEVER GOT THE ANSWERS TO THE HW WE DID. Exams are based on the hw and I only have my peers to turn to for answers. WHAT IF WE ARE ALL WRONG? LOL. We'll never know. Not sure if she expects every single 1 of us go to office hours for answers?

4.0
3.0
ASTR102
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

The lecture for weekly module is slides, readings, and videos; don't do it all in one sitting. She assigns weekly discussion boards and quizzes, they're really easy only if you are doing the material from lecture. She is a tough grader for exams and they are a bit difficult but if you're doing good on the quizzes you'll be fine.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ASTRO
Grade: B
Jun 9, 2023
Would take again

Super important to take notes! While attendance isn't mandatory she has daily quizzes based on the previous class lecture. Her lectures were super fun and engaging, The tests were manageable but you definitely need to study for them.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
AST102
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Martino's class wasn't nearly as math-focused as I'd hoped, but I had a great time anyway and learned a lot. I felt encouraged but never forced to participate.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
AST102
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

The course load is fairly light, just read some textbook chapters and review a power point or two. Weekly homework consisted of a discussion form as well as a quiz. I didn't read a single textbook chapter or watch any videos, I don't think they were necessary. The exams a far more difficult than the quizzes. Slow grader as well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
AST102
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martino's class was a mixed bag. The workload was manageable, but the exams were challenging. Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for practice tests. Overall, an interesting course, just make sure to stay engaged.

3.0
4.0
AST102
Grade: B-
May 25, 2025

Don't expect to get answers right on quizzes and tests somehow never or rarely gotten a 100 on quizzes and can barely get Bs or As on test course work isn't a lot but just those tests and quizzes add up making it hard

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
AST102
Grade: A-
Sep 29, 2025

She is very passionate about what she teaches, but she is a tough grader and not understanding if you get a deadline wrong. And there are a lot of them!

Tough grader
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