3.1

Donna Sherrill

Mathematics - Missouri State University

3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
41%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

41%

Would Retake

113

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She treats her students like they are stupid

MTH135 - 2.0 rating

She even sets up extra out of class review sessions for any questions you still have

MTH135 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 23 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B+ (3)
C- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(4)C(6)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 24 reported grades
A: 8
B+: 3
C-: 3
B: 3
Common Tags
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (10)
Tough Grader (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Lots of homework (6)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (5)
Tough grader (4)
Gives good feedback (2)
Caring (2)
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135011

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Reviews (113)
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MATH135
Apr 11, 2003

No Comments

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MTH135
Apr 22, 2003

I recieved a C in Mth 103.I have an A in Mth 135 because of her.

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MTH135
Sep 15, 2003

No Comments

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MTH135
Oct 20, 2003

I've never had such a finicky teacher in my life! She deducted points for me using pencil on a quiz, and if you come into class even a MINUTE late she refuses to touch your homework, or even mark you present, thus deducting more points! Keep clear.

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MTH135
Nov 3, 2003

I start out the day with math with Mrs. Sherrill and It usually puts me in a bad mood. She stresses me out and is completely unpredictable. All quizzes and pick ups of homework assignments are unannounced.

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MATH135
Nov 15, 2003

No Comments

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MTH135
Nov 17, 2003

her class is easy if you take notes. write down the examples she gives you, most quizzes are open notes, and the hmwk is closely based on the notes. she does tend to give a lot of hmwk though, so be prepared.

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MTH135
Nov 18, 2003

The easiest class on earth! Seriously, if you did okay in Algebra 2 in high school,this class will be a breeze. Very very easy. Do your homework though because she gives lots of pop quizes and collects homework with out warning. Easy A if you do the work

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MTH135
Nov 21, 2003

She is a nice teacher that will help you (but only if you ask). She doesn't teach out of the book all that much so I think it is a waste of money. If your a good note taker and good at doing your homework you should be fine.

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MTH135
Nov 24, 2003

No Comments

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MTH135
Dec 1, 2003

Horrible teacher. Doesnt explain for ****. Couldnt care less if a student doesnt understand the material. Has a very messed up grading style that no one can perfect. Expects low grades on tests and is proud when they are low. And a down right ****.

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MATH235
Dec 17, 2003

i would just like to say that i got a 89.44 percent and she did not give me an A. I attended every class and was never late. WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU!!!!!!!!

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MTH135
Dec 21, 2003

No Comments

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MTH135
Feb 19, 2004

Not easy, but fair and helpful.

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MTH125
Mar 1, 2004

I understood it all, but then I took higher level mth courses in HS. She is very helpful, just look off your notes, and you'll understand it. Not really all that picky, she gives enough bonus to make up a few missed points. A good math teacher.

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MTH135
Apr 5, 2004

I never have liked math and she just makes me hate it more. She's never very clear when she'll collect homework or have quizzes.

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MTH135
Apr 25, 2004

The single worst teacher I've ever had in my life. She must be in tight with someone to still have her job.

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MTH135
May 11, 2004

Athletes beware. She doesnt let you make up any quizes or homework even if its an authorised athletic absence. Apart from that shes nice, just do all the hwk and quizzes and you'll be fine, the tests aren't too bad either.

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MTH135
Jul 30, 2004

I got personally tutored by her twice a week and worked really hard, and I still only got a D. She is only nice to the students that math comes easy to. Pick another teacher for math, if it is hard for you.

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MTH135
Oct 15, 2004

She is a pretty decent math teacher. There is a lot of homework and she gives quizzes pretty often so be prepared to work. Willing to help if you ask her.

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MTH135
Nov 9, 2004

No Comments

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MTH135
Nov 10, 2004

Although at first she seems mean she really does want us to do good and she goes a little fast, but we are in college now.

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MTH135
Nov 10, 2004

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER!!! She is very nice and personable, but she is HARD. In highschool I was in Calc./Trig. and I got an A. Now I have a D in MATH 135. Avoid her if possible.

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MTH135
Nov 19, 2004

She teaches very thoroughly, gives good examples in class. Tests are actually pretty short and easy -- takes a lot of questions from examples in class. She likes the people that participate in class!!! Put forth effort in her class and she'll help you on the side if you need it.

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MTH135
Dec 1, 2004

Easy in-class examples, but hard homework problems. Too many quizzes (7 in a row at one point).

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MTH135
Dec 4, 2004

She is one of the easiest teachers I've ever had! She is a very good teacher and is very helpful and understanding. You will get homework every night, but it's sooo easy if you understand math at all! I took this class at 8 and am still getting around 100%! Tests are easy. Easy A!

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MTH135
Jan 10, 2005

Sherrill is very thorough in her teaching methods. Expect to do a lot of homework and quizzes. She covers material quickly. BUT she offers lots of extra credit! If you work hard, you'll do fine in this class. I liked her.

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MTH135
Jan 10, 2005

...call me crazy, but 60 problems per night for 4 nights a week, without any notice of which ones would be turned in for credit...that's not what I call fair. plus, the tests and quizzes don't have much to do with what we studied. A difficult class, and a teacher I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.

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MTH135
Aug 15, 2005

Worst teacher I have ever had. Was not helpful at all. I was sick and in the hospital for a lot of the semester and she still gave me a D by 3 percent. DONT TAKE HER!!!!

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MTH103135
Aug 23, 2005

She is a great Teacher. However this is math and unless it just comes easy to you you'll have a little bit of difficulty. Her lectures are really clear! If I can pass her class with a B everyone else should get an A!!

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MTH135
Sep 21, 2005

She teaches as if you are in an algebra 2 class in high school. She is very boring and will bore your brains out. do your work and you will be fine though... there is a LOT of work to be done...

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MTH135
Oct 14, 2005

She is a great teacher!! she explains everything thouroughly and gives great notes. if you pay attn. and come to class it is an EASY A! she's very nice and clear, but there is a lot of homework and she doesn't tell you if she's going to collect it. but she does give study guides for tests, which are collected for EXTRA credit! take this class!!

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MTH135
Nov 2, 2005

No Comments

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MTH135
Nov 5, 2005

She is a very thorough teacher with her notes, and you do learn a lot. However, she gives a TON of homework, and you never know when she is going to pick it up. There is always a review before the test for extra credit.

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MTH135
Nov 8, 2005

SHE IS ANNOYING!

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MTH135
Nov 15, 2005

She moves very fast and is hard. The study guide for the test is easy but she doesnt slow down for anything. Hard class.

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MTH135
Nov 27, 2005

She is the absolute worst teacher i've ever had. i had college algebra in high school and made an A...then i came here and took it with her and i have to reteach myself everything. she's too fast paced, gives tons of homework, and could honestly care less if anyone passes her tests or not!! she's def. the worst teacher i've ever had!!

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MATH135
Dec 1, 2005

i really liked her. i heard bad things but she helped me out a lot.

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MTH135
Dec 2, 2005

Moves fast. Gives extra credit for test reviews. Explains the material very well and gives plenty of examples. She doesnt tell you when shes going to collect homework or give a quiz so you have to go every class.

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MTH135
Dec 13, 2005

She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and drops your five lowest daily grades so it makes the class easy. The problem is that you don't know when you're having a quiz or she's collecting homework so unless you go to class everyday, you can really get screwed over. She also gets corrected a lot in class by students

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MTH135
Dec 19, 2005

Awesome teacher. Explains real well, must go to class, but then again it is math what do you expect. Test are easy, and gives EX. CREDIT

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MTH135
Dec 19, 2005

She explains everything well becaue she teaches a methods class for math education majors. Do the homework (its worth a lot of points), the tests aren't bad, she gives you good reviews before each test and lots of bonus. Show up, pay attention and you'll do fine if you know math at all.

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LIFE101
Jan 22, 2006

I may have never had Donna for a teacher, but she has mentored me in ways that no other has. She is as fine a person you could ever meet. She has a heart of gold and the patience of a saint. She is kind and compassionate; she has qualities that so few have these days. I've seen her teaching, I've seen her students respond. She's awesome. :)

5.0
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MTH135
Mar 6, 2006

It's math it's not going to be easy no matter the teacher, but if you attend class take notes and do your homework the test are easy to ace.

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MTH135
Mar 11, 2006

She is a great teacher, her notes are extremely helpful & she repeats them several times. She gives alot of examples & makes sure you understand. BUT, she gives TONS of homework, so be prepared. Her tests and finals aren't bad if you study and are prepared. If you have to meet your math requirement, she would be a really good choice.

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MTH135
Sep 21, 2006

Doesn't give a very detailed lecture about what the assignment will be over

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MTH135
Dec 17, 2006

She had a tendency to make students feel inadequate and unintellegent when asking questions

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MTH135
Aug 10, 2007

nice lady, easy to approach.

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MTH135
Sep 27, 2007

She gives a lot of helpful examples in class. The tests aren't hard if you actually show up for class and do your homework. Definitely do your homework though, because she often gives homework quizzes, and homework is a large part of your grade, as well as attendance. The class is a little like high school, but that only makes it easier!

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MTH135
Oct 30, 2007

TONNNNSSS! of homework..average at LEAST 30-40 problems a NIGHT. Little to no sympathy for those trying to get their grades up. Homework quizzes almost every class period, so make sure you do all of that homework she gives. Worst teacher I've ever had. DO NOT TAKE, especially if you struggled with math prior to this class.

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MTH135
Dec 16, 2007

Donna is a nice lady, a bit hard but you can do it. Just study for the tests and do they homework. For the final, study but she posts all the tests on Blackboard so just do them a few times and its just like that again. Not a bad teacher, you just have to do your part!

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MTH135
Dec 18, 2007

Assigns TONS of homework, but if you manage to get through it, you can usually pass the tests. If you struggle in math, ALWAYS do the homework, or the tests will be murder.

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MTH135
Jan 10, 2008

i struggled a lot in this class. your grade is weighted heavily by tests. although homework is less than 20% of the final grade its really helpful to learn the material. if you work hard you are garenteed to learn but not to get an A.

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MTH135
Oct 9, 2008

Offers lots of extra credit

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MTH135
Oct 23, 2008

Mrs. Sherrill is a WONDERFUL teacher. Anyone who don't think so are crazy, and those who complain about homework-you really have not been in college very long, and you don't realize how it really helps you in the long run. She is very helpful and is willing to help you however she can if you go to her office. I wish I could take her again!

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MTH135
Oct 23, 2008

I really enjoyed and learned a lot from Sherrill. I honestly think the bad rankings and comments about her teaching must be from students who either did not show up to class or do their homework. WELL OF COURSE YOU ARE GOING TO DO BAD IN HER CLASS IF YOU DON'T DO THESE THINGS! Her homework quizes really made me stay on top of things. Great teacher!

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ALG11
Nov 3, 2008

I was in the 8:00 math class.I have always been good in math but I got a C in it this semester.You have to go to class because she will give homework quizes that you can use your homework on.Bring your book every day;you use them most of the time.DO NOT BUY A GRAPHING CALC FOR THIS CLASS!She was hard but I took her to strengthen my math.

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MTH135
Nov 24, 2008

This was a hard class!! As long as you make it to each class and take notes you will be fine. BUT YOU HAVE TO GO TO CLASS IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND ANYTHING ON THE TEST!!! The tests are what will make or break you. She doesnt give extra credit assignments but she does explain things well. Homework isnt required and it doesnt hurt if you dont do it!

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MTH135
Dec 4, 2008

This was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. I never studied for a test, but I did always do my homework. I would recommend her, the lowest grade I ever made on a test was a 95%.

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MTH135
Dec 15, 2008

I took this class in high school and got a 97%. I had to re take it in college and she takes off points for stupid things. I came every single day and did my homework, have an A and still think she isn't a very good teacher. She kind of treats the class like middle school but the final was really easy. Test aren't terrible but harder than the final

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MTH135
Dec 19, 2009

Mrs. Sherrill is super personable and helpful. She really taught me that I am not stupid at math, sometimes I just have to work a little bit harder. If you give effort in her class- it will pay off.

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MTH135
Mar 2, 2010

If you are a responsible student, you should have no problem with this class. Mrs. Shirrell is a decent teacher. Not fun by any means (duh it's math). She makes a test review. Some test questions are tricky. If you have any prior algebra experience you will do fine (I had very little). She also gives lots of extra credit opportunities.

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MTH135
Nov 5, 2010

EXTREMELY boring!! Ridiculous amounts of homework. Pop quiz everyday. Attendance is mandatory. Does not explain things, she will ask the class a question and no one will answer and she'll move on anyway. Boyfriend had to teach me because she was so incompotent. Extended Exploration was a waste of time. Do not take.

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MTH135
Jan 9, 2011

She gives quizzes every day and her class makes no sense. If you don't show absolutely every step in your work she will count off points even if it's the easiest question ever.

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MTH130
May 23, 2011

She is an okay teacher. If you have had any algebra, you will do fine. The extended explorations are a waste of time, and you have to write a report for one of them. She gives a lot of homework and most of it is just random #s so make sure you have every # done. Lots of extra credit is given primarily through test reviews, so do all problems.

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MTH130
Oct 26, 2011

Needs to exatcly help students

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MTH130
Nov 3, 2011

Doesn't explain things very well, and makes you feel stupid when you ask questions. Also gives you unnecessary work like a report you have to write. And will leave smartalic comments on your homework when something is wrong.

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MTH130
Nov 7, 2011

This might be one of the worst teachers I have ever encountered. You pay for this class and yet you end up teaching yourself. She actually refused to answer questions when the whole class needed help. If you are good at teaching and learning yourself then you will be ok. If you actually want someone to teach you then find another class.

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MTH130
Nov 17, 2011

Sounds lazy, but she has way too much work for a 130 class. Schedules are difficult to follow and the way she provides notes is not helpful. A lot of the extra things you have to do for the class help in no way other than just giving you a few more points. Watch out for HW quizzes, easy way to lose points. (2-3 questions, 4 points each)

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MTH130
Dec 3, 2011

I think she is a very good teacher. She goes slow but not too slow. The homework points and homework quiz points help a lot when it comes to your grade and she is willing to help anyone.

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MTH130
Dec 13, 2011

She is VERY slow, repeats herself a lot, and gives a lot of unnecissay information that doesn't pertain to the problems at hand. Not to mention that she is obsessed with showing the most rudimentary steps in problems, and epects her students to do the same and is willing to sacrafice a hard earned grade to uphold this "law".

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MTH130
Dec 21, 2011

One of the best teachers I have had while at Missouri State. Very picky about how you explain your answers, but if you go to class, participate, and study everything she tells you too, you will do fine. I have always been awful at math and I got an A in her class for the first time ever.

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MTH135
Oct 20, 2012

The class is not super easy, but if you go to class and participate and do the homework then it isn't too bad. Also she is very good about helping you outside of class if you need it and before class if you get there a few minutes early.

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MTH135
Nov 12, 2012

She is very strict with attendance.I went to her to get help and she was blunt and asked me exactly how I managed to get into her class. She has quizzes everyday, and the amount of homework she gives in outrageous. If you dont show your work her way, you will lose major points. Do not take her class.

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MTH135
Feb 20, 2013

She treats her students like they are stupid. She repeats herself A LOT. Her first response to a student's comment is "no you're wrong" until she realizes the student was actually correct. I went to her office hours the second day and she blatantly told me "so you're bad at math" when she didn't know me and I'm good at math. DO NOT take her class

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MTH135
May 6, 2013

Teacher unclear at times and never finishes her notes in class, making homework hard. She is an average teacher though and will help pyou if you need it. She spends a lot of class time bbbling abot how math shouldn't be memorzed, but understoodwhen she could be teaching us math)

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MTH135
May 8, 2013

Her class is really hard. She requires a lot of homework and quizzes. BUT, she is generous sometimes. She drops the three lowest homework grades and 2 lowest quizzes. But she doesn't finish her notes in class and it's very irritating. If you don't plan on putting in a little more effort into math, don't take her class. But the practice did help.

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MTH135
Nov 5, 2013

She was the best math teacher and one of the best overall teachers I have had here at the university. She does require a lot of work, but she wants all of her students to succeed and will help you outside of the classroom. She gives weekly quizzes and daily homework, but none of it is busy work; it all helps you to understand the material!

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MTH135
Apr 18, 2014

She makes the math easier and she is good at explaining the processes of solving certain problems. If you have a problem, she always likes to help you after or during class. Provided test review sheets before test days, so take notes, study and practice, you will do fine in her math class.

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MTH135
Apr 24, 2014

If you take this class, just attend and do the homework and reviews and you should be fine. She's very good about teaching clearly and using the easiest methods.

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MTH135
Grade: B+
May 10, 2014

Sherrill is great at explaining things! If you do your work and attend class/pay attention, you will receive the grade you deserve. This is the best math teacher I've ever had. She makes Math easier than it has ever been, and that's good to know since this is College Algebra. I would 100% recommend her!

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MATH135
Nov 30, 2014

Donna Sherrill is really nice and easy to talk to as a individual. She is a tough grader but she is great in explaining the material before the test. Their are a lot of quizzes to so always be prepared.

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MTH135
Dec 16, 2014

She is a great teacher! She is not one to just give you an A, if you put effort in you can come out with the grade deserved. In the beginning I had a D in her class. I had a conference with her and she is very approachable and i finished her class with a B. She is a very fair person. She drops lowest 3 hwk and lowest 2 quizzes.

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MTH135
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2014

Mrs. Sherrill was extremely helpful. She was very clear at explaining all material, and you also knew what to expect to be well prepared for her tests. She is always willing to help. She made me actually enjoy this class. I ended with an A, but I had to work for it. I would definitely recommend her and would take another class with her if I could!

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135011
Apr 24, 2015

Are you an average student that relies on notes to help aid you during your assignments? Well you're not in luck with this teacher! She will spend all class talking about the easy material. Once you reach the harder material she will cut you off because class is over. She has yet to finish 1 set of notes and it screws me every time. Don't take her

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MTH135
May 9, 2015

Ms. Sherrill is a fantastic math professor. She is there to help you. She wants you to understand how to do the problems. Everything that is graded comes back with a key so you can find you mistakes and see the correct way to work out the problem. By far the best math teacher I have had.

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MTH135
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2015

Would for sure take her class again. Although her lessons are boring, she is really good at teaching if you stay tuned in. She will assign a good amount of homework, but it is a large pillow to your grade. She always gives good test reviews that are worth extra credit

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MTH135
Grade: C-
Nov 20, 2015

If you are an average student, don't expect to do well at all. She makes the tests so long you can barely finish, assuming you do. Also when asked for help she did not at all.

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MTH135
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Go to class! Missing notes kinda leaves you behind, but the times I missed she gladly emailed me a scan of the notes. Extra credit homework points for doing the optional test reviews, but the test reviews are very close to the tests so it's good study material. She even sets up extra out of class review sessions for any questions you still have.

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MTH135
Feb 24, 2016

Sherrill is the best math teacher I've ever had. I'm pretty OK at math, so most of the stuff we learned wasn't too hard. She gives homework every class period but it's never super hard. She's super nice and explains things well. Make sure you show up to class, you CANNOT make up quizzes or tests. Great teacher overall!

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MTH135
Grade: C+
May 5, 2016

Good Teacher, the usual when it comes to math classes. She is always on time and prepared for class. Expect a lot of homework which means little to your grade which is frustrating, and pretty tough tests. She does the best to help you in her grading though.

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MTH135
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

She is amazing, she really tries to get students to understand why they're doing what they're doing instead of just memorizing. She plans a study session before every test, the day before the test, and it is incredible help. She does take attendance at the beginning of class, and gives you a study guide well before the test. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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MATH135
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Clear teaching, always prepared, always on time. Wants you to understand the material. Homework everyday, combination of my math lab assignments and ones you have to print off. Three tests and comprehensive departmental final. Limited book use, don't purchase book, use e-text that comes with code. Gives awesome test study guides, do them!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
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MATH135
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's not bad, but not a great teacher. Overall she is tough and grades hard. If it isn't her way it isn't right.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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MATH135
Grade: B-
May 15, 2017
Would take again

I really liked Mrs. Sherill. She was super nice and I vited you to her office hours. I went serveral times and she was able to help me. You have to go to class or you won't pass. She has very through notes. Be prepared for pop quizzes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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MTH135
May 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Wasn't helpful at all. Would not recommend this professor. Needs to be fired. Even if you have the correct answer she will mark it wrong bc you didn't show your work the way she wants

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
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MTH135
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed having her as a teacher. Gives you thorough notes sheets and tells you exactly how you need to show your work for it to be counted right on tests and final. She also makes a point to make sure you understand the material and aren't just memorizing it, which helped me learn. You need to go to class to pass though a lot of pop quizes

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

EASY class, just a lot of work. Tests(3) are worth 60% of the grade. There is 1 final which is worth 25% of the grade. she will drop 3 homeworks and 2 quizzes at the end of the semester. Plus, test reviews are basically extra credit. SO DO THEM! If you score high on your final, she will replace your lowest test score with your final's score.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

She's a mediocre teacher. At the beginning of the semester she gave a lot of pop quizzes and you must do problems the way she wants you to even if you were taught a different way in the past that works. Show lots of work on her tests even if you know the answer is correct because she will still take off a lot of points because of it.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
3.0
MTH135
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I hated sitting through lectures but they were usually helpful. Attendance is worth a grade and there are pop quizzes (sometimes you can use your homework on them). The worst parts were her dumb grading criteria - every point I lost was formatting, not even incorrect answers. Do the work and listen to her instructions and you will get an A

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
3.0
MTH135
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

She is a very nice professor and cares about how the students are doing. Attendance is mandatory. She has pop quizzes in beginning of semester. Test reviews are super long, but they are for bonus points and help prepare you for exams. Exams are short. 3 exams total and 1 final. There is a lot of homework, but that is a given with any MTH135 class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
1.0
4.0
MTH135
May 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a very slow teacher to the point where you won't finish notes, if she does gives you notes. She also likes to make you read the book for the homework and makes you figure out the homework on your own. You will have homework after every class, and quizzes very often.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: C-
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst math teacher I have ever had. She is very aggressive and every time I would ask a question she would act like I was stupid and not even answer it. She made it seem like everyone should already know everything that she was teaching. I hated this class it was boring never take this teacher.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MTH135
Grade: C
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

WORST MATH CLASS EVER! do NOT take math 135 with this teacher! She gives 100 question assignments due before every class period and when asked to explain a question she avoids it all together. She takes off points for every little thing on her tests and her reviews have nothing to do with what's on the test. This is the worst I've done in a class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2018
Would take again

Attendance for this class is totally necessary otherwise youll be completely lost. Some of the homework assignments were super long & shes a pretty picky grader on her tests, but im terrible at math and I got a B in this class. The notes she prints out & fills out with you during class are really helpful!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MTH135
Grade: B
Apr 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class unless math is your passion. If you need math as just a credit, DO NOT TAKE HER. There is homework due before every class, sometimes even more than one assignment. She is a very boring speaker, very rude, and her lectures barely cover what is on the tests. She acts as if her class is the only class students have. DO NOT TAKE

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MTH135
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class with her! She is never understanding of students needs and is an extremely picky grader. When it came time to learning about excel she skimmed it during class and gave huge assignments over it.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: C
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

All I need to say is I had an 87% test average in the class and ended the semester with a 79.4%. When I begged her in emails to give me the half a percent I deserved for a B, she just ghosted me like a child. Wasnt sure professors like her existed but I was wrong. Avoid her.

2.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: A-
Mar 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Ms. Sherrill definitely seemed as though she was tired of teaching. Although she put in the effort, she tries to catch you not paying attention by throwing questions at you in class. She also was super strict on deadlines, and when you emailed her expressing why you missed something, she would clearly not care. Super unflexible.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MTH134
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst classes I've taken. Homework was all online which was excruciating. Online portion in general was hard to work with and I learned less because of it. Donna was very combative when you tried to participate in class, and was often mad at you for guessing wrong. Tests were difficult but not the worst. Excel homework was helpful.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
3.0
1.0
MTH134
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2022

The tests is not hard the class is pretty easy. it's just the lectures can last forever. She goes over stuff really slow, if you were a good math student in HS you will fall asleep during her lectures so just plan if you even want to go.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MTH134
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Homework after every class. If you are good at maths you won't have problems. Really slow classes

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MTH134
Grade: C-
Apr 27, 2023

The class is not that bad but the professor makes it bad. She is very slow paced and it is so hard to pay attention in her class. The homework and assignments are all online which is nice but it is so hard to work on. She does not offer any extra credit and if you ask for help depending on if you show up to class depends on how much she helps you.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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