4.6

Donna Starr

Mathematics - Bakersfield College

4.6
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
87%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

87%

Would Retake

103

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What Students Say

Starr is one of the biggest reasons I received my degree

B60 - 5.0 rating

I hated math before I took this professor

LRNCB530 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

25%

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95% confidence
Based on 41 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 45 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 8
B+: 7
B: 6
Common Tags
Caring (22)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Gives good feedback (13)
Accessible outside class (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Amazing lectures (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Respected (7)
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Reviews (103)
4.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Dec 3, 2003

Mrs. Starr is a good teacher with good teaching methods. her class is easy, but time consuming, prepare to ask lots of questions if you dont understand something.

5.0
3.0
MATHBA
Feb 20, 2004

Mrs. Starr is a great teacher, and very easy to talk to about anything ... highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Apr 29, 2004

she is the bessst teacher ever. she loves her children and in her tests, she puts bonus questions that her children say and that is easy bonus points. she is the easiest math teacher. she explains everything perfectly.......

5.0
2.0
MATHB22
May 30, 2004

I was lucky enough to take Mrs. Starr for stats, and I was thankful for it. She is so nice and helpful; If you have to take a math course, I highly recommend taking her--She's the best...

4.0
3.0
MATH6A
Aug 4, 2004

Just a good teacher. Very nice.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Dec 8, 2004

she is the very nice, she explaince realy well. Her class is very easy. I passed it with an "A".

5.0
2.0
CALC1
Jan 31, 2005

Loved her! HINT: seriousely practice the example problems she gives you when she says they are on the test...they are! Often it is even the exact problem!

5.0
2.0
MATHB1
Feb 16, 2005

One word describes her:Mom. She's very sweet and easy to understand. She gave take home quizzes and let us ask questions about them in class. I highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
B1A
Apr 7, 2005

The best teacher ever, recommend it to anyone that want to learn and earn a good grade

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Apr 23, 2005

BEST math teacher ever.She explains with detail how to solve problems.she lets you correct the problems you got wrong on a test.gives take home quizes and most of the time solves some problems in class. very helpful. AWESOME teacher. very recommented

5.0
1.0
MATHA
Aug 31, 2005

she's awesome! and super nice:)

5.0
1.0
MATHA
Grade: C+
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
MATHBA
Sep 21, 2005

makes everything so much easier to understand, she's been very helpful!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH
Sep 29, 2005

She rocks! ! ! If it wasn't for her i would of neevr liked math.

5.0
3.0
MATHB50
Dec 30, 2005

WOW! She is so super fun and helpfull. MATH IS FUN!!... You'll understand when you take her class.

5.0
4.0
MATH50
Jan 8, 2006

She is an excellent teacher. She makes algebra understandable.

5.0
1.0
MATHD
Mar 3, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH30
Aug 22, 2006

Ms Starr made Beginning Algebra understandable. I am now going to Cypress College, and have a professor for Intermediate Algebra (Mrs Watson) that could be Ms Star's clone. Their wonderfully pure spirits are so refreshing in this time where there is so much filth and degradation and negativity. I feel blessed to have found both of these teachers.

4.0
5.0
MATHB50
Dec 11, 2006

I really like Mrs. Star. She can be positive and energetic about something so boring such as math. She makes Algebra seem like it's doable. She's not bad looking either even though she has a kinda Mary K. Liternio look to her.

5.0
1.0
MATH6A
Apr 30, 2007

Mrs. Starr is the brightest most helpful teacher I have ever met! She is extremely down to earth and makes calculus possible! Anyone who has ever had trouble with math needs to take her class because she will motivate you to move on and keep on truckin'!

5.0
2.0
MATHB6A
May 18, 2007

She is the best you can take! She is very sweet, patient, and is always there for help.

4.0
2.0
MATH6A
Jun 8, 2007

Professor Starr is very and easy going. She gives quizzes each week that are directly from the assigned homework problems. Her tests are fair and consistent with the homework, with a few extra credit problems to boost your grade. She teaches at a slow pace so that students can keep up and understand each concept. I would definatly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
MATH6A
Nov 29, 2007

Mrs. Starr is a really nice teacher. I understood everything clearly. She made math 6A fun!

5.0
2.0
MATHA
Dec 12, 2007

Mrs. Starr is a great teacher. Makes Math fun and easy to understand. Would recommend her. Wish she would teach Math D. I would of sign up with her, again.

5.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Jan 3, 2008

She is the best math professor that I've had. She is very patient and clarifies any misunderstandings. If you want or have to take Calculus 1, then take it with her.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Apr 2, 2008

She is so nice and helpful. I've never known anyone to have patients like she does.I went in knowing nothing but came out with a "B".

5.0
1.0
MATHA
Apr 20, 2009

she is a sweetheart always willing to help, and really understanding with outside of school issues. I could tell she likes teaching she never said no to any problems we wanted to review, and there are no trick questions on exams...really great teacher for Math A

5.0
1.0
MATHMATH
Apr 22, 2009

she is pretty cool

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Oct 5, 2009

Great teacher, she's very helpful nice and understanding.She helps you with any math problem. Very Good teacher

5.0
2.0
MATHA
Oct 29, 2009

Mrs. Starr is simply THE BEST. Very understandable, extremely helpful, encouraging and very kind. She is a fair grader and works hard to make sure you get the concepts. She treats every student with respect. If math isn't your thing, TAKE MRS. STARR! If you do the homework you'll do better in math than you ever imagined (and maybe even like it!).

5.0
3.0
MATHA
Nov 3, 2009

wow i am one of those that hate math! but mrs. starr teaches so well. you are going to learn in her calss but you have to attend and do your homework to get it.

5.0
1.0
MATHA
Nov 3, 2009

Mrs. Starr is a wonderful teacher. She is very PATIENT and explains the subject very clearly so you can understand. I highly reccomend taking this class!

5.0
4.0
MATHB6A
Nov 8, 2009

Mrs. Starr is an Awsome teacher. There have been many occasions that I had to stay over and have her clarify things we learned in class and she has no problem. She loves to teach and help her students succeed. Her quizes are out of class group quizes that cover the material. Her test are easy and come dirrectly from the homework and quizes.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Dec 17, 2009

Shes AWSOME!...i tryed even in my retake test n i DID GREAT!..i needed to pass that test to pass the class n graduate cuz math was holding me bak alot but i got through it... HW is NOT mandatory or graded, goes over HW quizes in class,but shes VERY HELPFULL!

5.0
1.0
CALCB6A
Jan 12, 2010

Ms. Starr is the greatest teacher ever. Take her if you want to understand math and have fun while doing it.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Apr 17, 2010

If you hate math like I do this is the best professor on campus. She is so calm and so helpful. I am real bad in math but she never made me feel dumb and was allways willing to stay and help me.

5.0
2.0
MATHBA
May 11, 2010

do the homework and ask questions and pay attention,and go to math lab if you need help.it was an easy class but i think i will probably get a C because some of the chapters were intense and math is not for me.

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
May 18, 2010

I USE TO HATE MATH, BUT AFTER TAKING HER CLASS I LEARN TO LIKE MATH. I STRONGLY RECOMED HER.

5.0
2.0
MATHA
Jun 3, 2010

She is GIFTED in her ability to teach something that can be so hard for a lot of people to understand. She is very experienced and very intelligent, and that is a RARE thing. She's a PRO. Loved her!

5.0
2.0
MATHB
Jun 17, 2010

If you despise math as much as i do, this is the teacher for you. i actually recieved an A in this class. Amazing. Do the homework and ask questions. She is a very remarkable teacher.

5.0
3.0
MATHBA
Aug 4, 2010

What an amazing teacher! Professor Starr explains math so it is understandable, she makes it fun and you begin to feel good about the possibility of conquering math. She is incredibly helpful; you need only to ask for her assistance and then study to do well on tests.

5.0
3.0
MATHBA
May 16, 2011

Good Professor, highly recommend, show up everyday, ask questions and do the work.

3.0
5.0
CALCB6A
Oct 23, 2011

i do not recommend her for calculus! she is a wonderful person, shes funny and sweet but she is a tough grader! on my exams i would fail them because i made a little mistake at the end of the problem! she doesnt give u any kind of partial credit of exams! you either know it or u dont! shes ok but take someone else!

5.0
1.0
MATHBA
Nov 4, 2011

Mrs.Starr subtracted my mathematical insecurities and added confidence to my math abilities, which equaled to earning an A+. She even selected me to be a math tutor. Before taking her class...I hated math and I wasn't good at it. But because of Mrs.Starr, I can now approach any math problem with confidence. TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!

5.0
2.0
MATHAA
Apr 18, 2012

Amazing professor for Math A. She is very helpful and i recommend her. She gives you group exams that help great and if you study, You'll do great!

5.0
2.0
MATHBD
Feb 25, 2013

she's a great teacher and gives great examples to help you remember formulas.

5.0
1.0
MATH60
Apr 18, 2013

Mrs. Starr is a very nice lady she is always willing to anwser questions in class or after class in her office. Does group quiz and hw online and on paper(your choice but gives extra credit if you do it online) very easy class.

5.0
1.0
MATHB60B70
Mar 19, 2014

She is an amazing teacher. Her teaching techniques are well rounded and she is very helpful. She makes learning math fun. I just wish she would teach Statistics again!

5.0
1.0
MATH5060
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2014

she is a awesome,sweet,and nice professor she loves her students and wants everyone of them 2 pass her class she will also make time to teach u 1 on 1 and I as well highly recommend MRS.STARR 2everyone who want to take a math class she loves what she does and if math is your worst subject she'll make it easy 2 understand and like it

2.0
4.0
B70
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2014

She's a nice person but not a good teacher. She speeds through her lectures and if you don't get it too bad. She confuses herself which confuses the class. Doesn't make the class fun. Boring and hard to pay attention. She doesn't mix it up. We do the same thing every single day. Doesn't take the time to talk with students that are struggling.

1.0
5.0
72620
Dec 13, 2014

Grades to tedious no partial credit marks everything wrong Talks a lot speeds through material too fast I was told I had a C she gave my final grade D unfair Nice spoken lady no hw all quizes tests are your grade I missed one day of class I tried my hardest Never would I take her again or recommend her

1.0
5.0
B60
Dec 13, 2014

talks too much she will confuse the confused speeds through the lecture is not helpful talks to her students as were her hs two kids answers her phone in class if you don't understand it too bad she will only recommend the math tutors quizzes and tests make up for your grade no hw collected but she does assign it nice but nice doesn't teach

5.0
3.0
CALC1
Jan 14, 2015

Great professor. VERY helpful. Her tests are not easy, but very doable if you study. The more you study, the easier the class will be. She is ALWAYS willing to help during office hours and is open for questions during lecture.

5.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Jan 16, 2015

Grades are based on tests&take home quizzes. Doesn't collect assigned homework. Test problems are identicalsimilar to quiz&homework problems. Gives some extra credit. Has a grade school teacher teaching manner. Is prepared and works on handouts in class. Takes time during and out of class to help on homework&quiz. Allowed cheat sheet on final.

4.0
3.0
B60
Grade: C
Aug 14, 2015

Mrs. Starr is a wonderful math professor! If you are willing to put in the work to pass her class she will be there to help you the entire way. I took her in summer school and still did well in the class! I would take her again if I had the chance. Also, take advantage of the extra credit!

5.0
1.0
MATH B6A
Oct 21, 2015

Professor Starr is a holy angel. Probably the nicest professor on campus, explains lectures clearly, and has an amazing sense of humor. Your grade is composed of tests and group quizzes that you receive ahead of time, and aren't due until test day. If you have to take Calc, this is who you want to take it with. You would be blessed to have her.

5.0
3.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2016
Would take again

Great Teacher! I have never liked math, untill I ended up with Professor Starr. She knows how to explain clearly!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A+
Oct 6, 2016
Would take again

Took this class over the summer. She is a kind professor and really wants all of her students to succeed. Gives plenty of extra credit opportunities, very lenient on grading exams, and her lectures make math much easier to understand. She even gave us the option to retake our exam if we wanted to.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: B+
Oct 13, 2016
Would take again

Class is easy if you get the notes and she is caring but unless you are a visual learner she moves kind of fast and wants to see work over using a calculator

Tough Grader
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
B60
Feb 13, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher. is interested more in your learning than your test scores. not a lot of homework and not mandatory but if you do it you will do better. She is what a teacher should be. Professional yet caring about your learning. I have great respect for this professor. She offers all the opportunities needed to pass her class. she only cares learn

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

Best professor at BC! My favorite! I never liked math in high school & never received good grades until I took this professor! She's so caring, helpful and motivational.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
B70
Grade: B
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Take her! Makes math understandable! If you do the homework and go to class youll pass. She outlines everything very easy. No surprises.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: B
May 10, 2017
Would take again

I recommend taking Professor Starr here at B.C. She really cares about her student's education and gives you the tools you need to succeed in her class. Make sure you do the homework because Math B60 and B70 is a lot of work in one semester. She is very clear and doesn't make the lectures boring(funny). Definitely one of my favorite professors.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
4.0
B60
Grade: C+
Aug 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is sweet, don't get me wrong. But heck! I went from having a 98% in my previous class to barely passing her class with a C. I have never needed extra credit and with this class I was begging for it. Only offered about 15 points (which does nothing). Do yourself a favor, take a different teacher if you struggle. Do not take Starr, difficult.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
B70
Grade: A+
Oct 6, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely love this professor. She made me fall back in love with math. If she gives you the option of going home early when lecture is done extra credit points are possible.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
LRNCB530
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

I hated math before I took this professor. She will answer any question, and she never makes you feel dumb for asking simple questions or for asking her to explain things again. She's so caring and down to earth, she really cares about her students and will do anything to help you understand the material.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATHB6A
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

She makes the subject enjoyable and interesting.

Tough Grader
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Loved Donna, will take her again when I have the opportunity!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2018
Would take again

She is amazing. I had her for MATHB60 as well as MATHB6A. She really cares about her students. She gives you a notes packet that she goes through in her lectures; this saves you the trouble of writing down every little thing. It makes it easier to keep up with her, so you can focus on understanding the material. She's funny too. She's the best!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2018
Would take again

one of the BEST professor I've ever had. She gives homework but she doesn't collect them it's just for practice. we have take home quizzes and a lab for each chapter. she always includes extra credits in tests. she is always willing to help in office hours. DEFINITELY will take her again. So nice and love the way she teaches.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATHB60B70
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

Starr is truly a very sweet and amazing teacher. Her b60/70 combined class is very fast paced but she explains everything very thoroughly. Plus she gives you notes for you to keep and they are very helpful. I would take her for every math course if I could!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH5060
Grade: C-
Jul 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dont take in the summer , to much hw and quizes she dosent really go over some tuff which is in ur hw tough grader . She is to busy helping others. Math tutors is only 1 for 20 people they dont even help either would not take again

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
B60
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible

5.0
4.0
B60
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2018
Would take again

IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME WITH MATH, THIS IS THE PROFESSOR FOR YOU!!!! I took Donna's summer school class. I hate math, I'm not very good at it. I failed this class my first attempt (with a different professor) and passed Donna's class with an A! She makes learning math... dare I say it... fun!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
B60
Grade: A+
Sep 22, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Starr is one of the biggest reasons I received my degree!! Where every other math professor failed me she did not. I am at where I am today in University because of her. I went from a straight F math student to top of the class because of how well she worked and explained things to me! She's an absolute sweetheart and I will never forget her!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
B60B70
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

She makes math fun and made me fall in love with the subject. Cannot wait to take her for B6A

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2019
Would take again

Donna was an extremely efficient professor. She presents calculus in a clear cut way, as well as keeping her office open to anyone who was confused. She makes an effort to learn everyone's name, and seems to really get along with her students.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Feb 6, 2019
Would take again

Donna is a very lovely person and a wonderful professor. She goes the extra mile in helping her students understand the material. Her clear grading criteria helps when taking the test because you know what she is looking for. She has helpful handouts to study from. She does a couple points extra credit every test or so. Just do the homework.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A+
Feb 17, 2019
Would take again

She is an absolute saint. It seems like she wants everyone to ace her class. She has a ton of office hours and will even do pseudo-office hours at Starbucks. Just stay on top of your work.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATHB6A
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Professor Starr is driven by her love for her job and by wanting to see her students succeed. She went above and beyond with all aspects- the notes we took, the questions she assigned as homework, the feedback she gave on tests, were all meaningful and there never was "busywork" or waste of time assignments. She made class fun and educational.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
B60
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

Very funny, made lectures fell easy to understand. Took summer and had hw every day plus weekly quiz packet. Be prepared to work for grade. Final exam combo of current chapter of the previous 2 wks and summary of the first 4 weeks. Wasnt bad just study everything till I couldnt anymore.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
B70
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2020
Would take again

Donna Starr is the best professor I have experienced while attending BC. I really appreciate how positive and encouraging she is. She can sometimes have long lectures filled with a lot of information, but she is always available to help you during her office hours. My advice is to earn her respect, do the homework, study, work hard, ask for help.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATHB75
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2020
Would take again

Ive always struggled in math. Now I realize its because I never had a good teacher. Professor Starr is amazing, she really wants you to understand the concepts. Shes very positive, always available, and can teach in different methods if your having trouble understanding. Its a decent work load, just stay in top of it. Highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATHB75
Grade: B+
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

Wonderful math teacher! She explains the math clear especially for people who have a tough time with math and she explains different strategies to use to solve one problem. Always ask questions and go to office hours! She is a sweetheart and cares about her students! Also she is very welcoming. She was very well organized for online teaching.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CALCB6A
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2021
Would take again

Donna is stellar. Very relatable and kind. Will go above and beyond. Joined our student Discord server and hops on to answer Math questions even at 10 pm at night. Lessons are great. Well organized and efficient. Made the transition to the online COVID school stuff seamlessly!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
3.0
CALCB6A
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Inconsistent grading. Straight out said that we, as in her students, will know if we are disliked by her because she won't talk to us. Hm, I guess that's why my messages were consistently ignored. Do yourself a favor and take a different professor for math, & don't get me started on the freedoms talk about the COVID lockdown.

3.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: C-
May 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

you have to join zoom class even tho you're just working by yourself otherwise you'll get no credit for the assignment even if you did everything right.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATHB75
Grade: B+
May 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Starr is absolutely amazing. She explains the concepts of math well and in different ways which is extremely helpful. She cares a lot about her students and will do whatever to help and make sure you understand the material. She is really kind and just wonderful, I definitely recommended her especially if your not the best at math!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2021
Would take again

She does an exemplary job of teaching her students and is a very kind-hearted human being. Calculus 1 was very straightforward for me because you can follow the steps she takes towards solving a problem very easily and she explains things really well.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you're a suck up, she'll love you. If you aren't, good luck. She acts friendly, but her way of teaching says something else. She uses video lectures that are horrible and constantly get derailed, then expects you to do math problems that are unlike what she teaches. She also constantly uses physics problems and expects you to just get it. Boo.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATHB6A
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2022
Would take again

Donna made Calc 1 so enjoyable and easy to understand. You had to study the lectures outside of class while in class she'd go over the homework step by step with the class by the class' choice. The hands on learning and instruction made this class simple to understand, I can not recommend Donna enough if you're looking for a Calc 1 prof. 10/10

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CALC1
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2022
Would take again

donna is fantastic. very nice. willing to answer questions. lectures are recorded as videos that students can watch at their own pace and she devotes in-person class time to answering homework questions. there are a few extra credit opportunities as well

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: A
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Good professor. Calc1 wasn't too bad. Her lectures were online and then we came to class for questions. Only graded on tests and labs but do the homework the problems will most likely be on the test. Offers extra credit. Office hours are very helpful. She's really caring and approachable. Work on your algebra like complex fractions nd know ur trig!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
5.0
MathB27
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 9, 2023
Would take again

If you want to get a good grade in her class, join the non credit course math jam and use the math learning center tutoring! It is a must! Also see if you can get a regular tutor to go over all the work that you do in class. MLC tutor Mathew is awesome! Tutor center Sophie is awesome! And use Lucus her online zoom tutor as well. He's awesome too!

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5.0
4.0
MathB27
Grade: B+
Aug 30, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor for College Algebra. Labs everyday but it helps to you in the long run. She also did great exam reviews and hinted which labs were to be included in the midterms and finals. Homework every week. Stay engaged with her lectures and it helps to get a tutor. Excellent in clarifying any questions and very understanding.

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B70
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Starr explains everything thoroughly and is a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MathB27
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

I loved her and her class! She made understanding the lessons super easy, and if you struggled to understand a concept or a problem, she'd be able to really explain and assist you! She gives extra credit as well, and the class is an easy 'A' if you put in the work! I'd honestly take her class again!

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Caring
5.0
1.0
MathB27
Grade: A+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Starr is a wonderful teacher for college algebra. She demonstrates concepts in a very detailed manner and is happy to answer any question. Labs can be worked on with people and you are allowed to take quizzes home so you should be guaranteed easy grades. Just study! The exams consist of what you learn in class, so there are no surprises.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MathB27
Grade: B
May 23, 2024
Would take again

The way Professor Starr taught the class was very effective since I hadn't done math for over a year however, labs and take home quizzes help a ton in the long term. Plus she drops your worst scores for quizzes & labs. Plus, we can use a note sheet for exams. Very detailed when going over stuff.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATHB6A
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Starr is definitely the professor to take if Calc 1 is a required course. Not only is she great at teaching Calculus, but she will help you if she sees you putting in the effort. I loved that the notes were all included in one packet she made for each chapter, and the "labs" were great as being used for hw. The course is manageable.

Caring
Respected
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5.0
1.0
MathB27
Jan 21, 2025
Would take again

She was great! She explained everything very well. She offered so many opportunities to pass the class.

5.0
3.0
MathB27
Grade: B+
Feb 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Starr's class is great if you put in the work. Labs and quizzes help a lot, and she's happy to clarify concepts. Use unstuck study and other study resources to ace the exams. It's a solid class if you stay engaged!

5.0
3.0
B70
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

Amazing Professor! She is super caring and wants all her students to pass!!! She is always there to help you and gives good feedback. 1000% recommend her

Amazing lectures
Caring
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