4.5

Deborah Swiderski

Mathematics - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

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notes she gives is different from the book

MATH1340 - 2.0 rating

She is an amazing professor

MATHTRIG - 5.0 rating
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MTH145
Jun 1, 2003

She's a great teacher! Explains everything really well and prepares you for the tests. Your tests and the final exam are your final grade. If you do the homework then you'll do good.

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STATISTICS
Nov 15, 2003

Very thorough instructor. Do as much extra work as you can stomach and ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. You will do very well

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CALC23
Dec 13, 2003

Had her for 2 semesters. got average grades very sweet caring teacher that doesnt get angry...shes very helpful answers questions before lectures. doesnt move too fast...takes her time. the tests are just random HOMEWORK questions...

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STATS1340
Feb 24, 2004

She explains stuff wrong. Doesn't prepare you for tests. She gives you the notes already written out so you don't learn by going to the lectures. Very Confusing. Don't take her!

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MATH1340
Mar 3, 2004

Don't like her at all. Not very helpful. I have gone to her after every class to get help and have gotten nowhere. You think she would know be by now but not at all. Doesn't grade fairly and doesn't teach well, can't answer questions. Don't take her.

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MATH2760
May 5, 2004

Best teacher that I ever had

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CALC23
May 6, 2004

The best teacher I have ever had. EXPLAINS EVERYTHING CLEARY. ALWAYS NICE AND WILLING TO HELP YOU. I STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS TEACHER...NOT JUST BECAUSE I AVERAGED A 99% IN HER CLASS : )

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CALC12
May 17, 2004

Best teacher I've ever had. If you go to class and do the work you'll be fine. I've taken three classes with her and all of them went great.

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MATH1430
Oct 15, 2004

She is a good teacher. She explains things pretty well and will try to help you out if you don't understand. If you do the homework then you should do fine on the tests.

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MTH145
Oct 28, 2004

This woman put up with a lot of garbage from me, yet still maintained her professionalism. I recommend her.

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MATH1340
Nov 16, 2004

Good teacher. She clearly explains everything and provides a packet for each chapter. Homework is assigned but no collected (for practice). I would recommend.

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MTH134
Nov 24, 2004

The best math teacher I ever had. I highly reccommend her.

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MTH1340
Dec 3, 2004

This professor is so nice and she has always tried to find time to help you when you ask. She is very clear during her lechures and has wonderful test and I really enjoyed her. She has a sence of humor. very kind. you learn so much with her.

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MATH2760
Dec 17, 2004

Very good teacher,and nice lady. Cares how students do and will help as much as possible. Tests are very clear, everything is from HW assignments. Would definitly recommend.

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MATH2760
Jan 20, 2005

I had her for Calc 3. She is by far the best math teacher I've ever had.

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CALCONE
Mar 31, 2005

The BEST math teacher I have EVER HAD!!! Very clear about expectations and very fair in grading. Also offers extra credit!!! If you generally experience math anxiety... you will LOVE HER, SHE'S SO HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING!!

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STATS
May 4, 2005

She is a good teacher. All the notes are provided for you in a packet which makes my life 10x easier! Stats gets kinda tricky just know the material and you'll do fine on the tests.

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MATH1340
May 14, 2005

Excellent. Very clear, plenty of examples. Tests aren't easy, but aren't hard. I enjoyed her very much. Doesn't put up with rude students coming in late, good for her. She is amazing.

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MTH1770
Jul 12, 2005

GREAT teacher! Explains everything very clearly and will answer any/as many questions as needed. Goes over homework questions as well. Tests are very straight forward and usually easier than homework problems. It's a hard class though, so be prepared to study.

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MATH1300
Aug 30, 2005

she is so extremely helpful and nice =) she is very concerned about her students and she wants everyone to do well! her tests are very fair and if you do the homework- it should be easy enough :)

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STATS
Sep 13, 2005

she is an amazing teacher!! i learned so much in her class!! extremely nice and helpful also! TAKE HER CLASS!

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MATH1430
Oct 15, 2005

You can tell she cares that a student understands the material and she is willing to help you until you get it. I recommend her to anyone who doesn't get math completely. AND SHE'S FUNNY!! haha

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MTH101
Oct 19, 2005

Had this instructor years ago at south campus. To this day she is the best math teacher I have ever had.

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MTH1770
Nov 23, 2005

Hard class, but teacher helps alot. Will always answer questions and never makes you feel stupid. If you do the homework the test will be easy because the test questions are never harder then the homework problems

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MATH1430
Jan 7, 2006

Great Teacher! She is very helpful and wants you to come to her if you have questions. If you go to class and do all the homework you will do fine on the tests. I cant wait to take one of her classes again!!

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MATH1340
Jul 13, 2006

Easy, wants you to ask questions. Lets you use a formula sheet on all tests. I never had below a B grade on any test but was given a C as my final grade!?! I don't know why, nor was given a reason.

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MATH1430
Aug 8, 2006

GREAT TEACHER! Clear examples. Do the homework and the tests will be easy. I went to her office for help several times and she was always very understanding and so helpful. I wish she was teaching my next class.

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MATH1000
Sep 11, 2006

I would defianately recomend her. The class was taught using computer though. Independent Study. However she is very helpfull, and very willing to help.

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MATH1000
Sep 11, 2006

Shes a wondefull teacher. Willing to really help out her students. Wants you to ask questions. funny too. I would recomend her for sure!

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MATH1000
Oct 30, 2006

Really great professor. Would highly reccomend. She wants you to ask questions and is very good at answering them. Really helped me to understand math better. Tests are really easy but do your homework.

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MATH1340
Nov 6, 2006

I took stats before and got a D+, took it again with her and got a B+. I didn't do homework, just followed her note packet ( Buy It! ) and learned from that. Never used my book after the first week ( Definitions and Vocab ). Gives partial credit for showing work and has the point system weighted so the final is only 1/5 of your grade not 1/3. A+

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MATH1770
Jan 5, 2007

best math theacher ever for calc.

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MATH1340
Jan 16, 2007

I had her for math 1000 and she was awesome. she is very helpful and the best math teacher I ever had. i have her for math 1340 right now and her note packet makes class so easy to follow. the tests are fairly easy she gives lots of partial credit even if the final answer is wrong as long as you show your work.

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STATSSECT
Feb 21, 2007

She is the nicest lady. SOO helpful and cares about you. She has organized notes for you, makes conceps simple and understands us. Id recommend her for sure. you'll do great.

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MATH1340
Apr 20, 2007

phenomenal teacher. excellent at explaning everything and extremely helpful. she is willing to help after class, during and before. very clear and easy to understand. 100% recommend!

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MATH1430
Apr 26, 2007

I haven't done any math in over six years so I was apprehensive about this class. She explains everything very well and I never had to rely on my book for explanation (which I wouldn't have understood). I attended every class, did all the homework and got an A...

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MATH1770
May 17, 2007

Mrs. Swiderski is one of the nicest professors, she is always willing to help. However I found it extremely difficult to memorize everything, as no calculators or formula sheets were allowed on the exams. She is a very tough grader also. I found myself spending more time memorizing formulas than learning the different fundamentals of calculus.

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MATH1770
Jun 28, 2007

If you can get her as one of your professors thank your lucky stars right now!!! She is super nice and is always willing to stay and answer questions. Her notes are always organized but she does tend to skip a step here and there but don't be afraid to ask her to explain it one more time.

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MATH1000
Jan 7, 2008

I took her online class and i thought it was the best one i have ever took...she is always there to help and her tests have fairly reasonable questions...almost impossible to fail if u attend her class...she will always help you as long as you ask for it.

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MATHCALC
Jan 29, 2008

if u need a rely on a calculator than i wouldnt advise taking her. But if u can justify your answers and memorize formulas than she is the perfect teacher.

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STAT1340
Mar 10, 2008

She is a great teacher. Always willing to help, and very approachabel. You have to work hard to get your grades, though. If you enjoy memorizing formulas, she's the one for you.

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MATH1340
Mar 31, 2008

Mrs. Swiderski is an extremely unfair teacher. She races through the problems. Gives partial credit but will minus 7 out of 8 points for simple things like a decimal. She does not give credit for homework or attendance. Her test review does not cover all the tested material. She is very nice and helpful, but her tests and grading HORRIBLE!

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STATS1340
May 9, 2008

GREAT teacher but VERY difficult subject. YOU MUST DO THE HOMEWORK BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS/subject in order to "GET" what's going on. Be CAREFUL w/stupid mistakes, they COST you on tests but:big picture: she grades FAIRLY. Goes fast__WILL EXPLAIN IF YOU STOP HER. STATS is the ONE class I worried I might fail. IF IT'S REQ TO TAKE STATS, TAKE HER.

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MATH1350
May 10, 2008

Best math teacher ever! Goes through her notes very clearly. Also, before class she will answer any questions you have about the HW but she doesnt grade it. The Hw will help you on your test. Her test are moderately easy if you study. The only test that was hard is the final which the math department writes. Good luck and pick her.

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MATH1000
Nov 12, 2008

GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!!!...very understandable with her examples...homework is not checked but if u what a good grade i recommend you do it..and be careful on tests with stupid mistakes.. usually test is identical to the homework..she is always willing to answer your questions...or work indiviually during class...I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN IF I COULD

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MTH1340
Dec 21, 2008

To be successful in this course, you have to do the optional homework, go class and ask questions when you don't understand something. This is the best teacher for STATS I feel at MCC. She makes STATS clear, tolerable and do-able. I ended up with a 4.0 but worked for it; especially for the cumulative final exam. Class average was always a C.

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MATH1430
Mar 31, 2009

She is one of the BEST math teachers I've had! She explains everything very well and gives examples that are on the tests. She is very helpful if you need it and is there for all of her students. HW not graded, but well worth completing to get a better understanding of the test questions! Should get an A if u complete the hw and practice tests.

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STAT1340
May 13, 2009

Great teacher! she was always helpful and for the first time in years i actually understood math!!

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MATH1340
May 15, 2009

At times class seemed like preschool with other students asking questions we all should've learned long ago. Exams were not hard until you got to the final. Be careful of stupid mistakes on exams! Excellent professor.

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MATHE1000
Aug 19, 2009

Take this professor and you cant go wrong.

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MATH1000
Nov 4, 2009

I loveee this teacher. she is very helpful and is just all around a very nice person. she makes math fun and you look forward to going to class, i suggest you take her for your math teacher!

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MATH1430
Dec 5, 2009

GOD BLESS SWIDERSKI, greatest teacher, u have to study for the tests, look over all the problems in the hw till u kno them 100%. You only do two sections of story problems but make sure you know how to do every story problem. The one i didnt study was on the test :/ i got lazy sorry. dnt b nervous to take trig, i was, she made it easy as possible A

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MATH1000
Dec 14, 2009

You want to take the computer lab/lecture class with her. She is a great teacher and the program used lets you complete your lessons at home. The short lecture in the classroom clears up any confusion. This is the prof to get for math.

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MTHMTH
Dec 16, 2009

If you have to take Statistics, this is the professor to take. She does a great job of making sure students understand the material. Makes a difficult subject very manageable. Notes make everything crystal clear. Respect her and she'll respect you. She doesn't like tardiness.

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MATH1340
Dec 23, 2009

Awesome! She is always on time, organized and explains things clearly. He notes are extremely helpful and tests are fair. There is no extra credit and she grades only on tests, but drops your lowest grade. She will give you dirty looks for being late or disrespectful. Act like an adult and you'll enjoy the semester.

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MATH1000
Feb 15, 2010

Great teacher. I am currently taking a computer based math 1000 class and i love it. work is done on the computer and you learn from a math program. You get a lot of practice and a nice amount of homework. If you have any questions she answers them and helps you with anything you need. Great teacher

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MATH1340
Jul 16, 2010

Great professor! Always willing to help.

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MATH0050
Jul 19, 2010

Wonderful teacher!

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MTH1770
Aug 24, 2010

No calculators. Makes her own final (no multiple choice departmental final.) Technophobic, heaven forbid you should text in class. Grading policy is unfair in regards to legitimately missed tests. Really hates late people. If you are looking to optimize your grade v. work/ease. This is not the professor for you.

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MATH1000
Nov 7, 2010

Professor Swiderski is one of the best professors I have ever encountered. She is very willing to help you and wants every student to be successful. If you put in effort to do well then she's willing to help you do better. The tests aren't hard if you do the practice tests and hw. She makes it easy to understand. I highly recommend her.

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MTH1340
Dec 20, 2010

Great Professor! Class was easy if you attend. HW is not mandatory, and if you study test reviews in the book, you will do good on exams. Take her if you need a stats class!

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MATH1000
Jan 17, 2011

Awesome teacher and very helpful. She will bend over backwards to help you and is a very nice person. She even wrote me a letter of recommendation for a scholarship. If you have to take any math class, she is the professor you want!

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MATH1340
Mar 10, 2011

worst teacher ever.... notes she gives is different from the book. purposely trys to fail students.

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STATS1340
Apr 3, 2011

She is a great professor. You get there on time, she explains it very well, you do the homework you should get an A. If you don't understand it she is very willing to spend the extra time helping you. We need more teachers who are like this, ones who come in to teach and not just to hear their own voices

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MATH2760
Jul 1, 2011

In the 6 week course over the summer and would like to say if you have been using a calculator to get by dont take her.If you can not focus on just this course for 6 weeks dont take her.Homework is not required but,you better do it.For regular semester this class is probably ok but,for 6 weeks dont take if trig and alg need to be relearned.

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MATH1430
Oct 12, 2011

I think she was a nice professor personality wise. If you have a hard time with math I WOULD NOT take her class. She makes problems out to be much harder than needed. She hates using a calculator so you might suffer if you're dependent on one. She makes a ton of mistakes while doing problems on the board so you always have to check her work.

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MATH1430
Nov 3, 2011

Awesome professor. Explains things thoroughly. Is passionate about her work. Your tests are your final grade. It is necessary to do all of the homework! Practice, practice, practice!

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MATH1430
Nov 6, 2011

Nice, easy to understand. Explains things in simple terms! Would suggest her to anyone!

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MATH1000
Nov 11, 2011

Simply shes a good teacher and is more than willing to help out when you dont understand something. Some of her lectures can be a little confusing but bang shes right there to help. She has a great attitude, funny and understanding I would recommend taking her.

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MATH1340
Nov 20, 2011

Great Teacher! Very clear to the point notes. I just used her notes and never did book work and passed with a solid B. Totally recommend her!!!!

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MATHTRIG
Dec 1, 2011

Makes things extremely easy! Her tests come from the homework directly! She is an amazing professor!

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MATH1340
Dec 12, 2011

By far the best math professor in MCC. Deb is passionate about her work and all lectures are relevant with the tests. She is always willing to help and her lectures are no more than 90 minutes. I recommend her if you want to learn and pass with ease.

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MATH1000
Apr 3, 2012

I took the "computer based learning" course with her and she is awesome. Different from an online class. I personally liked it very much! you can go at your own pace, and she is there to help with any questions you may have. Study for tests, and you'll do just fine. Overall very helpful. Wants to see you do good!

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STATS1340
Apr 10, 2012

holy goodnes this was a bad idea. she doesn't really help much during class. when somebody asks a question she just answers it with what she had just "taught"... overall a rough semester "learning" statistics. it's hard for me to pay attention to a teacher when their semester handouts aren't "what they were supposed to be"...frustrating.

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STAT1602
Sep 29, 2012

Take a moment to evaluate yourself because if you are a person who cannot stand redundancy or pointless work then she is NOT the teacher for you. She assigns mathlabs on top of homework from the book - each mathlab takes about 20-30 mins and homework will take just as long if not longer. IF YOU CAN'T DEDICATE THE 2 HRS OF HW THEN DON'T TAKE HER

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MATH1770
Nov 21, 2012

Deb knows her stuff. If you don't have a decent understanding of previous math classes, don't take her. That being said, if you do, she's an excellent professor. I enjoyed having her for both MATH1770 and MATH2760. Do the work, don't be an idiot in class, and you'll do fine.

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MATH1000
Dec 24, 2012

If your understanding of algerbra comes naturally than take this class for it's easy and you only need to attend class for the tests and exam, and homework is not manditory. Otherwise, if you have difficulty learning algerbra there is minimul explination on how to solve the prob. Great teacher and is always willing to help.

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MATH1000
Jan 7, 2013

She was a great teacher and was very helpful and answered all of my questions and helped me better understand Algebra!

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TRIG
Mar 25, 2013

Amazing teacher! Very clear and as long as you do the homework you will do well :)

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MATH1340
Jul 18, 2013

this class was easy at the beginning then it got worse.her test is also like that.you must be an above average student to at least pass her class.she offer no extra credit.take this class with someone else who offer extra credit.her exams are really tricky.

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MATH1770
Grade: B
Sep 7, 2013

I took her class a couple semesters ago. At the times thought her class was pretty difficult because she makes you do the work and learn all the formulas, not jut memorize them. I am very glad I took her now going further into mathematics. It's making the rest of my classes easier.

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MATH1000
Oct 20, 2013

I am taking her computer-based class. Book is included with the class ($74 for book). Homework is not mandatory, but you best do it to understand her tests. she bases her tests off the homework. She's willing to help if you ask for it. I'm not the greatest at algebra and I wish I didn't take a computer-based class because i'd like more 1-on-1 help.

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ALGEBRA1000
Jan 13, 2014

HAD HER FOR 2 HOURS AND DROPPED. SOUNDS SO RUDE AND NOT HELPFUL. COMPUTER BASED SO SHE DOESNT HAVE TO TEACH. do not take her

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1340
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2014

Dropped it after 12 weeks. The class average is a 61, which should be unacceptable for a teacher, like I'm not paying to fail the class. Shes nice, but doesn't not in any way shape or form, TEACH the class. She copies down notes then expects you to understand how and why its done. Save your money. DO NOT TAKE STATS WITH HER! YOU'LL FAIL.

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C1608
Nov 12, 2014

Swiderski's teaching style for Math 1000 would not be for everybody. As a driven person, I found the class very easy to do. Homework is optional, but I strongly recommend it for comprehension related to the exams.

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MATH1340
Nov 20, 2014

She's a pretty good professor. Definitely follow the notes and show up to every class. She's there when you need her but sometimes can be a bit confusing.

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1000
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2014

She is the KINDEST, SWEETEST, and GREATEST ALGEBRA TEACHER I have ever had!! She's always there for you, her tests are really easy because they're based off the homework, it's computer-based, so it's self-paced. She gives a lecture so it's easier to understand,makes algebra much easier, The quizzes online can be taken as much as you need! TAKE HER!

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TRIG
Jan 19, 2015

i took her for trig and she was so awesome. she's much older than all of my past math instructors but she totally blows all of them out the water. i left the class with an a and i wish she taught calc and every upcoming math class i need along with all the classes i need to get my degree lol. she is very clear and thorough. i highly recommend her.

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MATH0070
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

I took this during covid and this class was supper easy. You do all the hw and test on knewton and its all personalized for u. She only requires 4 parts of a chapter a week. Even though the class was online if you need help with anything you can FaceTime or do a zoom meeting with her. Overall a great and definitely recommend her.

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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