3.2

Donna Leamy

Mathematics - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3.2
Quality
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Would Retake
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3.5
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

First class I have ever failed (I have over 90 credits)

MATH1241001 - 2.0 rating

Not a good experience

MATH1241 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

92%

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A+: 3
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Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
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Reviews (111)
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MATH1242
Jun 16, 2001

No Comments

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1242
Grade: A+
Aug 22, 2001

No Comments

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MATH1241
Nov 1, 2001

She is a good teacher but moves quickly. I advise that you take MWF class.

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CALC1242
Nov 7, 2001

Tests are H3ll. She moves too fast.

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CALC1241
Jan 8, 2002

Avoid this prof at all cost. My highschool Calc teacher was better....

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MATH1242
Feb 20, 2002

Very good if you go to class. Of course, don't come and you'll fail.

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CALC1241
Apr 2, 2002

No Comments

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CALC1241
Apr 16, 2002

don't come to her if you can't use your calculator, she can't help u.

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MTH1242
Apr 17, 2002

She's good compared to other math professors that UNCC has to offer.

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CALC1241
Apr 17, 2002

WOW she's hard and moves SO fast. Had to drop it for fear of brain overexertion.

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1242
Apr 18, 2002

i had her for calc 2, quick teaching, but very effective.

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MATH1242
Apr 19, 2002

BEST in the Mathmatics department, I highly recommend this professor.

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MATH1242
Apr 20, 2002

Very hard class, doesn't explain very well but she will help u outside of class.

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MATH1242
May 3, 2002

Moves quickly but very clear explanations and very helpful in and out of class

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PRECAL
Aug 17, 2002

good teacher, very helpful...but doesn't go slow

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1242
Nov 14, 2002

difficult tests and no grading curve

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MATH1242
Nov 21, 2002

she does not drop any grades or curve her tests are very hard moves way too fast

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MATH1241
Dec 1, 2002

impossible to get A, u can honestly know calc and still fail! do not take her!!

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1241
Dec 29, 2002

she sux

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CALC
Jan 13, 2003

Terrible teacher, terrible grading system, avoid at all costs!!!

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MATH1242
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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MATH1242
Mar 6, 2003

The class is hard. She wants you to learn so don't expect her to give you any grades but she is willing to help with any questions. Main reason to tk her is -----> she speaks English

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1241001
Apr 12, 2003

Very unclear when she teaches

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CALC1222
Apr 15, 2003

Take this class if you wanna fail. She cant teach.

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CALC2
Apr 16, 2003

Very hard and unclear. Not very helpful to the English-as-second-language student at all.

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MATH
Apr 25, 2003

made things easy for me in calc II.

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CALC1242
May 1, 2003

awesome calc 2 teacher, always willing to help, wants her students to do well, always answers homework questions, gives ammle time for review before tests, take her-she speaks english

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MATH1241
Jun 16, 2003

Do not be fooled by the way she seems to be in the very beginning. She may be intimidating, but she is very helpful once you get to know her and once you start asking her for some help.

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CALC2
Aug 13, 2003

She is a horrible teacher. take this if you want an F. If you don't understand a problem, she gives you the answer and tells you to work it out until you get the answer. I need to know how to go about getting the answer!!! No help at all!!!!

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CALCI
Oct 2, 2003

No Comments

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PRECALC
Nov 10, 2003

blah!! not nice at all, defintely will fail unless you're absolutely really good at math, she is very hard on grading, doesn't curve, very curt, seems nice in the beginning but don't be fooled, avoid if possible..

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CALC2
Nov 20, 2003

If you're pretty good w/ calculus/math, take her, you'll do fine. Otherwise, you'd be better off taking somebody else.

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PRECALC
Nov 20, 2003

not a nice woman, not very helpful, you miss class once and you're pretty much done for. don't expect a lot or help or a lot of explaining from her.

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PRE1103
Nov 24, 2003

doesn't really know what she's doin...she gets herself and da class lost...holla back homie

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PRECAL
Dec 5, 2003

Not Helpful at all, I wouldn't recomend this class to anyone who will miss one day. I missed two days and I am so lost.

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MATH1103
Dec 8, 2003

VERY UNHELPFUL OUTSIDE OF CLASS. WHEN SHE TEACHES IT IS AS IF SHE IS SPEAKING MORE SO TO HERSELF THAN TO THE CLASS. EVERYTHING THAT YOU LEARN, YOU WILL LEARN ON YOUR OWN. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CLASS IF POSSIBLE.

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MATH1241
Dec 10, 2003

Pick a different professor. She sucks.

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PRECAL
Dec 18, 2003

THis class is very hard, she isn't very helpful and doesn't give you extra credit. Not very nice. Stay away from this class if you can.

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PRECALC
Apr 12, 2004

What?? She lost me the first day of class. She doesn't make up the test, the math dept. does. So what she teaches is nothing like what is on the test. If you're looking for an easy F or D, or a lower GPA then this is the "instructor" for

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PRECALC
Apr 23, 2004

Ugh, don't even bother - she has her favorites and she won't bother to help you unless you ask, and even when you do she makes you feel stupid and belittles you...trust...don't take this teacher if you're not automatically good at math or else you'll fail

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PRECALC
Apr 23, 2004

Basically if you are a genius in mathematics you'll be fine. However, if you're like me and math isn't your strong point, don't sign up for this teacher! She's a very harsh grader - I'm not sure if I'll pass and I never fail anything!! UGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

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COLLALGEB
May 6, 2004

No Comments

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MATH1103
May 13, 2004

Maybe not the best teacher, but gives whats needed for FINAL. Get basic understanding out of textbook before you go to class. 7:30 office hours aren't very helpful. Will usually work through hard problems with you after class. An A for your efforts.

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CALCI
Aug 21, 2004

fairly good teacher, always ready to help if you push for it, make sure to make your self known by going to office hours as much as you can. Always ask questions no mattter what and DO HOMEWORK to get bonus points

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MATH1241
Aug 25, 2004

she stares at the board and talks to herself while working problems...and forgets everything, oh yeah she likes to make you feel stupid when asking questions. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

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MATH1241
Oct 7, 2004

Very difficult. Expects u to be able to relate other math courses to this one, a lot. Most of class is spent watching her play around with her "Grapher" (TI-83), not enough of actually teaching u the work behind graphs of things. Don't take if

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CALC1241
Oct 22, 2004

Very nice and I like her style of teaching. Works out lots of homework problems in class for you, if you have a problem or question you dont understand just ask and she'll explain it

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PRECAL1103
Nov 12, 2004

i loved math until this class. she is a fairly good teacher but sometimes she dumbs down the stuff we need help on and the stuff we understand she speeds through.

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1101
Nov 15, 2004

Hmmm.I've seen better ways of learning than tis. She assigns you homework but doesn't even have da answers to them unless she takes them up, but when it comes to helping you, well, i wouldn't say it's the best either. Try something else if possible..take her class only when u don't have a choice.

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PRECAL
Nov 23, 2004

i agree with the other comment on her.. This class is the perfect way to bring down your gpa

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1102
Dec 11, 2004

She is a very good teacher. If you go to her classes on regular basis and pay attention, you will ace the class. She is very helpful, she will help you personally if you ask her, only if she thinks you deserve it. She takes up all the homeowrk, but she lets u turn it in late. if u can, take her.

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MATH1103
Dec 13, 2004

The professor is not very helpful and had a grading system that is too strict.

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CALC1242
Apr 22, 2005

Great teacher! Definitely one of the best teachers in the math department. She will do anything to help you if you just ask. Made Calc 2 understandable...take her!

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MATH1242
May 10, 2005

Class itself is difficult. Teacher is very helpful, and will let you turn in hw late. She has ton of office hrs, and tests come straight from hw w/ few small changes. Key is to understand concepts, don't just memorize answers. Keep on top of the work and its a guaranteed pass.

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MATH1101
May 13, 2005

One of the best teachers I have ever had! Explains difficult concepts in a way everyone can understand and is always willing to help. Very patient and doesnt assume you know something when helping you. I don't understand how someone who acctually tries could not do well in her class, makes math fun.

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MATH1242
May 23, 2005

If you take this prof make sure to go to class and keep up with the homework even though you are allowed to turn it in late...believe me it will catch up with you at the end of the semester if you don't. Overall she's a pretty good teacher, but at times I found her hard to understand her way of teaching bc she likes to use a lot of graphs.

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1103
Nov 12, 2005

Great teacher. So long as you make a good effort she's willing to work with you. I'm not good at math, but she made it understandable for me. I'm taking her again for 1242

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MATH1103
Nov 19, 2005

if there is such thing as BS'ing math. Thats what I did in her class. Rec if ur aight at math. But she will fail you if your stupid!! Ive seen it! Other then that take the class she will help you cuz she really wants her kids to score the highest on the final Math dept exam. ONly four test but 25% of it is done at home open notes. Gerenteed B-

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MATH1103
Dec 6, 2005

I think she knows the material but is not really able to explain anything effectively. She is very nice and will try and help if you ask for it.

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1103
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2005

Good teacher, willing to help, explains clearly. Make sure you go to class and do your webwork, because it won't look too good if you don't.

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MATH1103
Dec 15, 2005

Terrible teacher. She teaches it one way then gives a test on a different way to do it. She gives webwork, so she doesn't have to actually do any work grading it or helping you on it. Not a full-time teacher. Don't take her class.

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MATH1242
Apr 10, 2006

She was an awesome teacher for Calc2. It’s a hard concept, but she really explains it in an easy to understand way. She will help you, all you have to do is ask or go to her office hours. You do have to put forth the effort, it’s not an easy subject. I would strongly recommend taking her for Calc2. She speaks english. BTW: She has some dry humor.

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PRECAL
Apr 18, 2006

Ms. Leamy is really helpful. You can go to her office hours and she will help you out. Homework is 25% of each test grade, and you can do the homework problems as many times as you want until they are right.

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1242
May 20, 2006

Great teacher. Very helpful, very approachable. Definitely recommend taking her for calc 2 if possible!

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CALC1241
Nov 28, 2006

Very good teacher. Goes very quick with the notes and is a little scatter brained though. Wants you to do good. VERY flexible with turning in homework. Very nice teacher. Highly reccomended.

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MATH1241
Dec 17, 2006

She was a good teacher!

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MATH1103
Dec 21, 2006

Very good Precal teacher

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CALC1241
Jan 2, 2007

If your good at math she is a great teacher, if your not but want to learn she will help you.

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PREC1111
May 10, 2007

unless u have ti 89 do not take her, her test are so freeking hard that only 2 people get c or up( the people with ti 89) she explain thigs so good but here test are so dam hard if i did nopt ace the final i would failed, so take here if u want to understang things bc she explain it good

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MATH1103
Nov 27, 2007

Her tests are so hard! Has no clue about some of the webwork herself. Teaches it one way in class then the webwork and tests are completely different. Plus she is so boring!

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MATH1103
Dec 18, 2007

Class must be attended in order to succeed. HW is harder than whats learned in class but that make you learn better. Tests are much easier than HW. Easy grading system, Lots of extra credit as long as you do the HW. Do your HW, attend class, study for tests and you will do good. Professor is very helpful and nice to deal with.

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MATH1241
Mar 23, 2008

The class itself is okay, but she goes kind of fast, and I wish she gave more example problems. The homework (assigned every day) is really hard and I don't think it coincides with what she teaches in class at all.

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MATH1103
May 5, 2008

She flies through the material, and her tests are ridiculously hard. Practice tests look nothing like the actual test that she gives. She assigns webwork that is way harder than what she teaches. I did all assigments and missed only 1 day of class and got a D. WTF?

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MATH1103
Nov 21, 2008

She usually rushes through lessons and just does multiple practice problems. Webworks due weekly. Reaching her outside of class takes forever- she always responded to my emails at least 4 days later. Good course if your familiar with subject already.

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MATH1103
Dec 28, 2008

Attending class will help especially because quizzes are extra credit. Tests are hard but be sure to study formulas and u will be fine. Do webwork earlier and email her if u dont know the answer because she will guide you through it. Good teacher as long as you pay attention

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MATH1103
May 19, 2009

Class moves fast. The expectation is that you have had algebra and trig prior to taking this class. Homework via Webwork can help your grade. Leamy is helpful during office hours. Her review sheets give you a good idea of what will be on each test, bu there are sometimes test questions with a twist that makes them harder than the review questions.

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CALC1241
Dec 17, 2009

She rushed through all of her lessons and goes directly out of the textbook. Teaches like you already know everything there is to know about calculus. She grades homework based on if you get the right answer not even if you attempted.She is very hard to contact if you have a question outside of class. Dont take her if you have never taken calc.

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MATH1103
Dec 20, 2009

She moves very quickly! It is very easy to get lost in class (this coming from one who took honors pre-calc in hs). Webwork is very tedious and frustrating. Do the test review sheets and go to her office for help!

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MATH1102
Apr 7, 2010

Pay attention and take notes and it'll b a cake walk. She really is a good teacher...

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MATH1241
May 4, 2010

She goes over the topics too fast. Most of the time it is difficult to understand.

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CALC1241
Nov 5, 2010

She is an extremely intelligent woman. but not exactly the best calculus teacher. she gives book work along with webwork. She flies through lessons and teaches like you already know all of the material. Grades homework for correctness.

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MATH1103
Nov 10, 2010

She confuses me

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MATH1103
Nov 11, 2010

Great Teacher. Though the subject can be taught pretty fast, she'll always be willing to explain. If her class is open, take it.

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MATH1241
Nov 16, 2010

Dr.Leamy for sure knows what she is doing,she is a mathematical genius.However,her teaching skills do not match her intelligence.She grades homework for accuracy,and this wouldn't be bad if her lectures were more understandable.

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MATH1103
Nov 17, 2010

Great professor if you understand the subject matter. I am terrible at the course but I feel she does a great job teaching the material. Very quick paced but very helpful. Much better than a lot of other professors at UNCC.

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MATH1103
Dec 11, 2010

good teacher. just go to class and you'll get what she's teaching. she reviews before tests and they are helpful. you don't ever use the textbook so i wouldn't even waste your money renting/buying it

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MATH1241
Dec 18, 2010

Great teacher. Available during office hours and emails in a timely manner. Her tests are much harder than the final, so you are well prepared. Homework assignments are relevant. Homework is covered in class, and tests are reviewed on the class period prior. Highly recommended!

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MATH1103
Dec 25, 2010

Great Professor and very helpful.Do the webwork, attend class! She uses good examples and explains things very clearly but doesnt use the book too much, if you want open it at your own risk but her examples and notes are helpful. Do the study guides before tests.Final was easy.

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MATH1241
Dec 28, 2010

The class itself is definitely tough if you aren't a math whiz. She attempts to explain things in an interesting manner, but moves very fast, and allows little/no time to take notes. Other than that she's very helpful if you go in during office hours, and in answering questions at the beginning of class. Not bad but not great.

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MATH1241
Mar 16, 2011

She is a great teacher if you are willing to study and listen in class. If you don't do your work and such, she will not help as much, and she doesn't answer questions in depth during class, but if you go to her office she will spend as much time as you need trying to help you understand. I loved her...so helpful and easy to understand.

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MATH1241
May 19, 2011

Good teacher. Does lots of examples, very helpful during office hours. Her tests are MUCH harder than the final. Take notes while she writes, she's fast. Book work is collected and graded, ask for help if you need it.

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MATH1103
Dec 19, 2011

Quickly goes over the materials when teaching. However, she does count webwork as a test grade(max score 110). So average all the major tests with a good webwork grade and you'll have an A. I got a 57 on one of my test and still managed to get an A in the class.

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MATH1241
Dec 20, 2011

She moved through the material faster than the rest of the Calculus classes, but was very helpful during her office hours. Overall good professor.

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MATH1241
Apr 9, 2012

She is probably one of the best math teachers I have ever had. She does move through lessons pretty quickly so you need to keep up. She teaches like most people already know calculus. This would be a problem if I wasn't good at math, otherwise you will probably struggle. Overall, I would definitely recommend her!

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MATH1241
May 20, 2012

She is te best math teacher I have had. She moves quickly and can get a little frustrated if you ask too many questions and slow her down. Best to ask questions after class. She is very competant and allows for high grades if you simply do the homework which is worth a test and you can get 110% just for bsic completion. Attend every class and do hw

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MATH1241
May 27, 2012

Explains topics very well. An A is very attainable if you go to class and do the homework. Very helpful in her office hours. Also is forgiving if you fall behind on Webwork; will extend the deadline if you ask.

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MATH1241
Jun 4, 2012

Showed very little interest in going in depth on how to explain things. Not a good experience.

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MATH1241
Jul 20, 2012

She moves through the material very quickly, but if you catch her after class she is very helpful and you can get all the help you need.

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MATH1241
Oct 10, 2012

She just doesn't teach.

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PRECA1103
Nov 8, 2012

Extremely helpful if you pay attention and attend class. Counts cumulative webwork assignments as a test grade at the end of the semester which can really help your grade if you actually do the homework!

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MATH1241
Nov 24, 2012

She does not have clarity in her teaching, she does not teach well if you have never had Calculus before. She is great for students who have seen Calculus before, but for students like me she makes it a hundred times harder to pass.

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MATH1241
Jan 23, 2013

Well She is Average professor. but to be honest, if you go to the class, pay attention, and SOLVE HER TEXTBOOK HW.. i guarantee u get A in Calculus.The final exam is pretty much from her Homework and problems in class as well the exams she give.. 60% of it from the review two days in the class

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1103
Dec 19, 2013

She a lil confusing but if u attend classes daily you will definitely pass

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MATH1241001
Grade: F
May 14, 2014

First class I have ever failed (I have over 90 credits). Lessons are extremely confusing and the workload is akin to having a full time job while attending your other classes as well. I was disappointed not to pass this course and will be taking another instructor's class over the summer. Would not recommend this professor.

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MATH1251
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2014

Did not want to explain things. Showed little to no interest in really teaching. Half of the time she did something wrong in showing examples and our class would correct her. Absolutely do not recommend.

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MATH1241
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2014

This professor is very helpful. Before class, print out the notes and take them to class. She will explain everything. Webwork (typically not lengthy) is required after every lecture. If you understand the review completed before tests, you'll make a 100 on the test. Very clear expectations. Only 4 tests. Gives additional points for good attendance

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MATH1103
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2015

didn't take Precal in high school? YOU WILL STRUGGLE! I took it in high school which helped me able to catch up with her fast-paced lectures. Will do good on tests if you don't miss classes and really understand the material. Don't hesitate to ask her for help. She's very helpful to individual's questions after class.

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CALC1241
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Leamy is great. She sometimes makes mistakes in class, but she is very smart and will answer any question you have. Just make sure to keep track of the WebWork assignments. The practice tests ARE the tests. Do them over and over until you get a 100 and you are guaranteed an A on each test. Watch the pre-class videos as well.

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MATH1103
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Everything you learned in high school about math just shatters because she teaches everything so clearly and without the heavy use of a calculator. Everything is easy to understand, and she's always open to questions. MyMathLab is the easiest thing to get an A on, and she gives extra credit. You can get a 110% for homework as long as you do it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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MATH1103
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Leamy is one of the kindest teachers in the university. the only problem is her exams are pretty tough, don't study from the review only, study the notebook then go to the review sheet, otherwise, you'll be screwed in the exam. don't skip classes and you will get extra credit.

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Tests are tough
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MATH1241
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Leamy is very nice and helpful. She breaks things down so it's very easy to understand. Make sure you go to class because she gives EC at the end and I felt lost when I would miss a class. Do the WebWork, it matters. And watch the pre class videos because it's the only way to understand the quizzes.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
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Attendance Mandatory

100%

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92%

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