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Reviews (130)
Great teacher! just pay attention and take good notes and it is an automatic A in her class
She is easy. But frankly, this teacher is for biology and economy major students. Her calculus is not at all the college level calculus. Come on, teach the student the real math!!!
I thought her class was extremely well taught. She explains things very well and is always there in her office hour to help. Also gives easy project and homework points to boost grade.
She is one of the best instructors. Her lecture is well-organized and exam is not hard if you study weekly assignment. Also, she is very kind. her project isn't easy. It's time-comsuming.
She is a great teacher! I really like her teaching style. She makes sure you understand what she is doing. Gotta do all hw to do well on tests and quizzes.
She explains everything so well, and goes at a nice pase. And her new perm is really working for her.
Great teacher! Very helpful! I really like her teaching style. Do all hw to do well on quizzes and exams. You also get to use notes for tests.
Take her if you want to learn. She teaches well and her class is also pretty easy. I recommend her for anyone who wants to learn stats.
open notes quizzes and exams, do your hw, a quiz every week, definitely recommend her to anyone. i love stats now.
She is a nice teacher but and her quizs are all right. But if you hate SAT math tests then this class isn't for you. Her Tests are multiple choice and if you don't read the context correctly it screws up other problems on the test.
She is a great teacher. I had a hard time in class but she was very helpful and always welcomed people to here office. She loves to teach which makes the class even beter. I would recommend her to anyone.
hands down on of the best math teachers at De Anza, from someone who hates math, her class was well taught and if you just listen and take notes, nothing short of a B atleast. Very nice and very helpful, you will leanr in this class..
She always has a time to help you whenever you need help. . the best math teacher i ever have. Do the homework, study for the test, listen, don't absent. You'll pass. I'll recommend her to all students out there.
She's a nice lady. My friends and I had her at 7:30 in the morning and she seemed kind of twitchy. She's pretty much always happy and she cuts you slack if you're a good student and having a bad day or trouble. She has a good attitude...
Very clear, consistent, and easy to approach for questions. I like her focus- understanding. She has a lot of patience and never turns a student away. Great job Mathios! Thank you!
she is a great teacher! i had her for all of my math classes and passed. she has great teaching skills.
SHE is a GREAT teacher...She knows her stuff, very organized and is always willing to help you out if you don't understand, she is very patient..wonderful teacher..I recommend her to anyone who struggles in MATH~!!!!
Great teacher and easy class.Strongly recommand.
She has great teaching skills. The top one teacher to take Statistic with. She makes it clear and easy to understand. Her tests are NOT wat the department makes. Very fun class and she is extrememly helpful. I recommend this teacher to anyone who's taking
she's absolutely awsome. teaches VERY well. you'd have to be dumb to do bad in her class. she's really nice and goes over things with you VERY slowly but not too slow. you'll understand and she's very helpful.
average teacher must spend more time studing for tests i got a C grade.
Shes is a wonderfull teacher. I had her for all three of my math classes through math 10 and passed them all. I've never gotten A's on tests in math till I had her. Math 10 is still has lots of work but if you pay attention she makes it easy to understand
She is a very nice lady. She really explains everything very cearly and if you don't get it go to her office hours and she will make sure you get it. She drops the lowest quiz scroe and lowest HW.
great great xcellent teach!these are not easy subjects...so just do ur stuff study 4exams and quizes and u'll b fine. go to her office hr and she'll help u on anything u need help on!
Such a great teacher, i've never had a grade above a c in a math class, and in Diane's class i got A's. And it's not because she is super easy, it's because she is so clear that is makes it easy for you. Highly recommended!
She is a very good teacher and very clear in her instructions.
Ms. Mathios is a very good teacher. She teaches very well, clear in her lectures, expectations, and is there to help anyone. I really enjoy learning math with her because she makes math understandable. I would say this is a fairly easy class if you come to lecture and do the assigned work. A+
This is the easiest math teacher I've ever had. Her notes and lectures are so easy to understand. She's very helpful and tries to make math fun. She collects homework and does quizzes about every week, but trust me, if you go to class and take notes, you should pass the class with an A.
The BEST math teacher I ever took. She's very clear and makes it very easy.Explains very well and kind to the students.Her exams are not complicated.Just do yr daily work & an A is guaranteed.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
She’s a nice teacher who enjoys teaching math. Quizzes/tests and homework are given on a weekly bases but there easy. Her lectures are clear. If you need further assistance she offers office hours so you can work with her on a one on one bases. She's a winner!
She's a very nice teacher. Very clear in her lectures. Math was very easy for me when I had her class. I'd definitely recommend her
She's a very nice and sweet lady. Diana wants her students to learn and is willing to help her students. If you want to pass math 11 with an A i would highlt recommend her.
She the best teacher at Deanza, she is very patient, she graduated from Berkley~!! She knows her stuff, very organized, she actually made statistics fun to learn~!! GOD BLESS HER~!!!
one of the best teachers in DA...highly recommended!!~~~
this teacher rocks!! i hate math but now after taking finite math with her.. i love math!! she teach you what u need to know. quizes & exams are easy if u go to class,take notes & study!
she is the best math teacher I've ever come accross. Her teaching is really clear and she is always willing to help us. Although I am**** at math, I can get along with this class. Because the teacher is so good.
The BEST math teacher at De Anza, by far. Very helpful and clear. No surprises on the quizes and exams. If you do the work and take notes, you'll be fine. Very sweet lady.
She is a wonderful teacher who will encourage you and is willing to help. Great sense of humor. I was in the MPS program which is 2 hours a day because I have trouble with math. Started out getting an F ended by getting an A!
She is wonderful , energtic teacher who really cares abourt her students, and you get alot out of the class too. If you want to have fun as you learn take her class!
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A wonderful teacher who loves teaching, her students, and math. She wants everyone to enjoy math as much as she does and expects people to succeed in her class. You WILL have to do the homework, which usually took me a couple hours but is great prep for tests. The book used challenges you to interpret the numbers; it's not just plug and chug.
She is one of the teachers that make you want to become a teacher yourself. She is soooo encouraging and helpful! She has a real passion for teaching, and for her student’s success. She is by far the best teacher I have ever had, and has helped me overcome my fear of math. If you are honored to be in her class, you won’t regret it!
This is the professor that got me interested in math. After her and getting my basics down in trigonometry, I aced all of my calculus courses and went on to transfer to Berkeley. I thought I was just bad at math, but all it took was one great teacher to turn me around. Mathios is excellent.
Diane is a one of a kind teacher. Her heart is in her job and her interests are for her students to learn math. Without her I would have continued to fail math. She helped me overcome my fear and hopelessness of not understanding math. I can now say I understand what I had missed in my 46 years. De Anza is blessed to have her. She is THE BEST!
Excellent teacher who wants to see her students succeed. One of the kindest people you will ever meet, Diane really cares about her students. If only all teachers were as awesome as she is!
Easy A. Yeahyeah, she's nice and caring and all that good stuff...REALLY babies her students. The class feels like high school--attendance and homework are important. Do the homework and practice tests, and the tests will be a breeze.
she is a really easy teacher. she takes her time one stuff when students don't get it the first time. she goes around and help people that needs extra help.
Her Math49A is quite easy. However, her Math1A course is totally insane. At first, I got an A from 49A, now in Math1A I have a C. Take her if you are ready to study for 2 hours everyday. If you don't want to study, prepare to get a D or lower.
very clear, very helpful. quizes + tests come straight from hw. every type of problem she goes over in notes, no surprises. extra credit. always willing to help students. had her for 3 classes now and she has the highest retention rate of all math teachers. tests on easier hw problems. dont forget she expects 49a+49b before you take 1a at deanza.
She is a great teacher, probably one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Her lectures are very clear and if you take notes and do the homework the tests will be easy. I got an A and I HATE math. Shes a sweet lady, treats you like an adult and very helpful.
The perfect teacher ever!!!
Ms. Mathios is a REALLY nice professor, she is really clear in her instructions and wants her students to do well. But I mean this is calculus so dont expect that you can not show up and get an A or a B. Do the work and you'll get a good grade. But her class was really helpful!
what can i say? ive been with her for 3 quarters now, from trig to precalc B. shes really nice, really funny. she cares a lot about if you are struggling in the class and trys to help if you are. also, dont talk in class too much or she will eventually get mad, attendance is mandatory, take good notes, and you will pass. i would take her again.
I've also taken her for 3 quarters and would definitely take her again. she's such a sweet and caring teacher and makes math enjoyable. I highly recommend her. do the work, study, and don't slack off and you're set for a good grade. also don't talk a lot in class, it gets to her :P
She is extremely easy. She is helpful. The test is easy, just like what you did in hw. 1 assignment every week. just spend 2 hrs every week if you are good at math.
Mrs Mathios takes complicated concepts and is able to break it down step by step so that you actually understand what is going on. She would come to class with props, she also has a sense of humor and is very caring. She is extremely organized, she was never behind schedule: 1 quiz/week, rated HW/week, 3 midterms + finals +graded pojects.Excellent.
Ms. Mathios is the best teacher at DeAnza College. She is very helpful, and supper nice. I had her for 3 quarters (starting from Trig all the way to Precalculus 49B) and I strongly recomend her class. This teacher loves helping students succeed in math. She loves her Job!
She is the BEST!! Mathios is an award winning instructor. If you are smart, you will take her class. You will learn and if you do what she says, you will get a high grade. 1 quiz per week, HW due every Friday, only 5 allowed absences per quarter, 3 tests and The Final. If you are the type that misses class alot, don't waste her time.
She's a really nice teacher and willing to help. She's a bit slow when she talks but she's really clear and treats you with respect. I've taken this course in HS but had to take it again b/c I took the wrong placement test..but I'm learning things I've never learned before. Def. take her, I'm taking her again next qtr for MTH49A/B.
she is the most helpful teacher ive ever known..i hate math so much..but thanks to mathios i actually enjoy goin to her class. Her exams are a little tricky but it makes up for all those extra points she gives..very easy on partial credit...very recommended im takin her for 1C next quater
What a great teacher!!!She is very helpful and her lectures are really crystal clear.You just need to put some effort to get an A.She is recommended for all Math classes.
At first, i thought she was helpful and nice. i got an A in her 49a and b classes. Then i went to take 1a with a different teacher and realized that mathios did not prepare us well enough. the rest of my clac class is in review and i dont know what the heck they are talking about.
mathios is one of the best and easiest math instructors at deanza! i hate math w/ a passion, but taking her class made it easy for me. quizzes and tests are straight from her notes..so its best to take a lot of notes in her class in order to do well. she's also very generous with partial points. i def recommend to take her for the calc series.
This class is extremely easy for me! She teaches clearly, pretty sure you will understand. The homework only cost me at most 30min. IT IS SO EASY! And the quiz similar with the hw, there is no way not to get full marks. Overall, this class is sure A. GOOD TEACHER/EASY CLASS/EASY A ^V^
She is soo clear. She makes calculus easy by the way she teaches it. She is so nice everyone loved her.
the BEST math teacher in De Anza College.
She is a very kind woman, she teaches very well and cares about the students. During the quarter I had with her, her husband passed away, yet she kept coming to school, often wiping tears off her face quietly. She insisted that we should solve problems her way, but I'm sure she knows what she's doing. Recommended, definitely consider her.
She is really easy, nice, and clear. We're allowed to use a piece of paper front and back on quizzes and test. She's willing to help. One of the best professor's at De Anza. Take her. Very Helpful.
great teacher
Very nice teacher. Extremely understandable especially if you struggle with math. Easy A but you have to do the homework and pay attention. She is willing to help anyone. Take her!!
One of the best De Anza math teachers. Incredibly clear, tests are from the hw so do that and do well on the group projects and you will get an A on the test, and she only gives you the understandable hw problems. She doesn't overwhelm you with information. There's work, like any math class, but it's do-able. Overall she's an absolute sweetheart.
i love this teacher very! because the class very easy the lecture very easy to follow, the test and quiz so easy to get perfect score! although i got C in math 51 in the last two quater. But now i get A in her class!hehe!! take her class if you want get higher grade in math!
I love Mrs. Mathios!! Her lectures are really clear and if you don't understand something, you can just raise your hand during class and she'll help you on the spot. All the hw problems are the ones that are given on the tests/quizzes. All you need to do is show up, take notes, pay attention, and that will guarantee you an A. Best teacher ever!
This teacher is fabulous. If you have a hard time in math she is a must have.
Mrs. Mathios is passionate about teaching math to students, especially those that are struggling. Show up, do the work and she will be your biggest helper and cheerleader. I would recommend her to anyone who finds Math difficult.
Mrs. Mathios, most of all, is very patient and offers a lot of support. She talks slowly and clearly and moves at an ideal pace. I've had her for Math 41 and 42 and will be taking her 43 class because her teaching style is ideal and she is very kind. I COMPLETELY recommend her to any and all.
She is a really helpful and nice teacher. Math 42: Her three tests were hard for me, i think i did much better on the final; she must have made it easier on us. Turn in HW, projects, study hard and you'll get a good grade at least. Don't know something, just ask and she will clarify and help you. Recommend! for 41,42.
Class was difficult,doesn't give any extra credit points.
She is really helpful and an awesome teacher. I would recommend this teacher for anybody who wants to take Intermediate Algebra and Statistics
Ms. Mathios is one of the most patient math instructors I've taken. She doesn't rush through topics and really tries her best to make sure we have a good grasp of the concepts. Her tests and quizzes are really straight forward and are not tricky at all. As long as you practice the concepts by doing homework and reviewing notes, you'll do fine.
She is a awesome teacher.
EASY A. :-) If you cannot get A in her class. Consider changing your major
Superb teacher!!!!!!!
Got an A without the textbook. So easy class
You cant find as easy professor than mrs. Mathios
You dont have to buy the book. Every single thing is in her notes. Really good. Crystal clear lectures. Easiest professor for math.
Easy A class. You just have to participate. Also she grades very fair. Recommended, take her!!!
I took her almost all classes. I took her for math 10, math 41, math 42, math 43 and got A in all classes. I think she is teaching Math 1A in fall
Mrs. Mathios is very nice teacher. She is very helpful and appreciate if you go to her office hours. Overall the class was very easy. Easy A
She teaches very clearly. I like her class alot
the most caring teacher on the planet!!! take her class
She honestly is an amazing teacher. Though i got a "B" in the class i wouldnt have taken IA with any other teacher. she is SUPER nice. Just pay attention to the HW and her lectures.
She is the best teach in the world. i mean really in the world. I still remember when i was in China studying math, that was just practice practice and practice. My math is good in China because just more practice. same here. but when i take this class, i really feel a way of teaching, its enthusiastic. She is really a teacher.
great teacher. Clearly in everything she teaches, if you don't understand, just ask, she'll help.
Professor Mathios is the best math instructor in De Anza by far. She is nice and very approachable. She wants you to understand the material. Quizzes and Exams are not hard and very doable. If you want to enjoy Calculus, take it with her.
Amazing Professor! She really wants you to understand the material. The class is very interactive and she also provides a lot of extra credit. Exams and Quizzes are straight forward and fair. Take her if you can!
Understand the lecture and do your homework and you are guarantee to pass the class with a B or higher. Quizzes are based from lecture/homework. Exams are fair. She doesn't pull any tricky hard questions..
Great teacher, don't try to take advantage of her nice nature because she will eventually know and will definitely stop helping you. She just wants students to try their best . I have seen people coming to class really late and try to borrow lecture notes from her and she hates that. So, be nice to a her and study.
Best math teacher I have ever had. Her lectures are very clear and all slides are provided online. Her grading is lenient-generous even. Often times, she uses problems from homework and lecture as quiz/test questions. Do your homework & you will do well. I strongly recommend buying the solutions manual.
This professor is the best math professor I have ever had and should win an award for her ability to take complicated subjects and make them clear. She is fair, but you must follow her instructions and go to class. Her lecture slides are all available online, so if you want to print them out you don't have to do tons of writing.
Professor Mathios is the best math professor on De Anza's campus. She gives clear lectures about the topics. She keeps on track to the syllabus. She gives in-class worksheets to help students understand the topics. She grades fairly on the work and solution. And she has an energetic personality that makes you want to learn. I highly recommend.
Her lectures are very clear and easy to follow. She makes learning Calc fun and easy. Even if u miss class she posts up her class notes on her website. She loves to give EXTRA TEST points that you can earn the day before the test. She grades generously the first few test and quizes, but after that she grades stricter. I went from an A to a B
Great math professor. Simple and clear lessons. Class is doable as long as you stay on top of your homework. Quizzes and tests are fair. Would definitely recommend for someone who is new to learning calc.
I got a C only because of my laziness. I used internet too much to help me on homework. Show her you care. Visit office, raise hand in class. She is a great lecturer, testsquizzes are fair, and she grades generously. Homework has value and it helps your grade. Just keep in mind, just because her ratings are high does NOT mean calculus is easy
Diane is a fair and easy going instructor. I will take her again if she teaches math1C in fall quarter. The only part which I don't like with her class is I do not enjoy group project, group quizzes or group activities. Different classmates have different levels of understanding and it is so tough to cooperate with them. Overall, take her.
I hope she can teach math 1C this fall. We are expecting to take her again with 1C. She is awesome, but she expects group project which is a little bit disgusting. You will screw it up if your group members are not that good. prefer studying alone? Diane is not the one for you then.
Diane is awesome. I just hate group projects. She understands students' feelings if we get frustrated, so she offers as many extra credits and bonus points as possible. Take her
Meh! This class has group projects. Everybody in my group had ALL different ideas and completely opposite answers. We had to put more time to explain for other classmates than really learn basic concepts. I want to drop it with other friends but it's too late. I won't take her again. Take her if you are OK with group work. Not recommend though.
Diane is OK... very nice, but I don't know why I always have to study basic concepts by myself. It's like I haven't got any benefits from her class lectures. Good instructor but she needs 1% more to reach perfect.
Diane is OK. I really like her class and I am enjoying it a lot. BUT!!!! She always emails me quiz solutions which screws up my thrill mood. When I was having party with friends, Diane emailed me. I realized I didn't do well on quiz and then depressed suddenly. This happens ALL THE TIME! I don't know why she does that BEFORE giving quiz back.
Don't take Diane. Those group projects will make you stressed out
Great instructor! I love her smile, well, actually it's not smile, it's big hahaha. When she does that in class, I feel that all of my stress are gone. Really nice person, but sometimes she seems get irritated and becomes unfriendly suddenly. Take her, she is the best
Diane's class is very organized and interesting. Nice and kind instructor plus many extra credits. I guess she likes to courage her students and gives opportunity to raise your grade. I just do not like those group projects. Pick other instructors if you are not good at managing group work.
Diane is the best Math teacher I ever took. She is very nice. Some people complain about group work, but I feel ok because my group had only 2 people ( u can pick anyone u want). Moreover, you can check your answer with her before the due.
Diane is my FAVORITE instructor at De An za. Take her , and you will see how nice she is. I really enjoyed her math 1A last spring quarter,and I will miss her even though I got B from her. The best math professor ever.
Got Diane's class? Yay. I got C with math1A only because I am not good at math. She is a decent instructor for every student though. Take her
Diane is nice, but I got C. Math 1A is so hard for me.
I love this professor but I am sad because I got B eventually. I had 87% in math 1A class before final exam, and got B. I am just not so smart to take it over. Diane is nice ,but calculus is hard
She is such a cutie! She has a bob haircut and braces and compleatly loves her job. You can see how happy she is when she teaches, and she's so helpful to everybody. I wish she taught all my college classes, I love her!
She is passionate about Math! If you need extra help or don't like Math, she will help you and make it clear. Thanks to her I like and enjoy Math. Respect her and she will help you get an A or a C, if you are failing.
The group projects are fairly easy if you choose people who are going to do their part. The plus is you choose your teammates and you can always change groups. I went from a lazy group of people to a group of 2, who wanted an A and did their homework. Ask questions and you will do well on the tests. Learn to use your calculator!!
Hands down the best teacher I've ever had in my entire life. I hated math until I became her student. She is so patient and kind. She has a gift for breaking things down for the people who struggle with math. I now feel as confident in math as I do in every other subject. She gives a lot of work but you never feel overwhelmed. Nothing bad to say.
I absolutely love her! She is really passionate about math and is a very caring professor. She will help you if you ask and won't make you feel bad for not knowing something. Assigns and collects hw from the book. Quizzes and midterms are not tough, but you do need to study. Participation matters. I recommend taking her.
She's by far the best professor I have ever taken in my life. She makes Calculus so easy. Her exams and quizzes are fair. The questions are similar to textbook. She allows a 3*5 cheat sheet. She offers extra credits before every quiz and exam. Take her if you can. FYI, she doesn't take waitlisted people.
Ms. Mathios is my favorite math teacher ever. She is super clear in her lectures. She lets you use cheat sheets for the exams. Easy quizzes based off the book. You know how everyone pretty much hates math? She'll make you enjoy it. I would take her again if I could, and totally planning on it if she teaches what I need to take in the future!
Great teacher, super easy class. Clear lectures that were exactly based on the content on the homework, lectures, and quizzes. Homework was out of the book and was graded more harshly in the first few weeks. Only 1 group project, so it wasn't too bad.
best professor ever. RESPECT HER! She's the sweetest lady i've ever met! She is the reason I graduated, and will forever be grateful! I was with her class for three quarters, long hard work but so worth it! Lots of homework but it really helps, she will be there for you if u need help!!
I appreciate Mrs. Mathios so much, I took her for MATH114 and MATH10. I was a student who struggled with math but she made it easier to understand. She truly cared about her students and met one on one with us, she even came to our tutor center to help us. We got to review our study exams. Go to class every day and do the homework! Best professor!
I ABSOLUTELY HATED MATH UNTIL I TOOK MATHIOS! I was iffy about taking a two hour class everyday, but I'm really glad I did. There's hw everyday, but it's super easy because she teaches that well. I've been getting over 90/100 ish on my quiz&MT and this is going from someone who would always get 50s and 60s in other math classes! Take this class!!
Diane Mathios is the best! Believe me! I consider myself very bad in math and i got an A with her! She did magic with me! Plus i was pregnant at the time i took her class! People who rate her poorly probably are extremely lazy. I am sure you will pass for sure. Plus she is always willing to help, you can go tutoring center for extra help.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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B+
Grade Distribution
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114
5.0
(1)MATH1B
5.0
(5)STAT
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(1)STATS
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(1)MATH1A1B
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STAT
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MATH11FINITE
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TRIG
3.0
MATH49
3.0
CALC1A
3.0