3.4

Elka Ivanova

Mathematics - Palm Beach State College (all campuses)

3.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is the worst math teacher I've ever had in my life

MAC1105 - 1.0 rating

2 of the tests are in testing center

MGF1107 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

13%

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Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (18)
A (11)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 51 reported grades
A+: 18
A: 11
B+: 7
B: 5
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EXTRA CREDIT (20)
Caring (16)
Lots of homework (16)
Test heavy (13)
Participation matters (11)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Gives good feedback (8)
Accessible outside class (4)
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MGF1107

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Reviews (91)
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jul 9, 2008

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2.0
5.0
MAT1033
Oct 10, 2008

If you are not too good in Math and really need help... this is not the professor you want .. she might e nice but is very hard to understand and follow her during class. When you finally understand something she will say something more and meke the problemm even more complicated. I am a starigh A student and this class was the worst class I've had

2.0
3.0
MAT1033
Nov 5, 2008

she is the worst.. things that are easy she makes more difficult. she is very hard to understand and can not talk that loud. i have always been good in math until i took this class. she likes you to do her tests the way she showed you. the only good thing is that she gives you extra credit

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
May 12, 2009

The first day I had to drop her class. Her accent is way to strong I could not understand a word she said.

1.0
5.0
MAC1101
Jul 1, 2009

she knows math, but cannot teach.. she is contend doing the problems on the board, accent and meak voice does not help i got my b by myself in the lab, i have had 15 professors , she is by far the worst like i said she know math,

3.0
2.0
MAT1033
Sep 24, 2009

I'm currently in her class. It is very hard to understand her because of her accent. She does know math but isn't too great at teaching it. She is also constantly corrected by the students when doing problems on the board. She is nice, but that doesn't make up for her teaching.

5.0
1.0
MAT1033
Nov 2, 2009

She is great IF YOU ARE EUROPEAN!!! I got an A very easily=))However her accent is hard to understand even if you are from Europa=))but if u wanna A just get it

2.0
1.0
MAT1033
Nov 29, 2009

@-@ U cant understand her, her teaching method are confusing and need to take control of the clas.

2.0
3.0
MAT1033
Dec 3, 2009

SHe is really hard to understand. I can count on one hand how many things ive learned from her.If you are gonna take this class, your going to be teaching yourself or in the math lab for most of the semester.

4.0
3.0
INT1033
Dec 22, 2009

Yes she has a thick accent, but you can't beat those take home tests. What other teacher would give u one? Plus she was willing to help u if u werent getting the material.

3.0
1.0
MAT1033
Jan 15, 2010

i had her last semester, it's true dat her accent is thick but i got through.her class was easy. she gave u heads up on quizes and test. just review da material she gaves b4 a test or a quiz u'll pass with flying colors.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jan 5, 2011

She is a good teacher with an a difficult accent. And she cannot talk very loud. But u will make it very easy if u pratice te pre-test and the take home quizzes. BEcause she give exactly what she covered and class. She is not u can ask questions as you want. But you may have trouble to understand because her explanations and accents are not clear A

5.0
1.0
MATH2
Apr 29, 2011

I knw she has an accent but she is a great teacher. I love the way sge teaches and the test are almost like the review....one of the best math teachers i ever had.

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jul 23, 2011

Dr. Ivanova is a great teacher. She is a bit difficult to understand, but she is very clear in her explanations. She is very willing to help her students succeed. All you have to do is ask her if you don't understand something. She will meet you in the chat room to go over whatever problems you are having. She gives 200% to her students.

5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Nov 3, 2011

Great professor, she has a unique way of simplifying complex material, take home quizzes and sample tests are very helpful, lots of extra points. Highly recommend.

4.0
2.0
MGF1106
Dec 7, 2011

This proffesor is really nice.. She knows her math very well and is willing to go out her way to helo you... Although she is very helpful, sh has a strong acsent which can make it hard to understand her while she teaches.

5.0
1.0
MATH1105
Mar 9, 2012

She is certainly nice. She knows math very well. If you put attention is easy understand her accent. You just need practice the sample-test and take home quizzes. She put exactly the same test. She only changes the numbers. Also, she is very supportive. I took this class express and was very easy.

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Aug 25, 2012

This profeor is very fast paced she expects students to understand alot prior to class this is my first review on this website so you know this is a true review! she does give a practice test but its very confusing she is not good at explaing things in a simple way and she gets problems wrong as she goes. Many students had to correct her throughout

3.0
2.0
MACMAC
Nov 6, 2012

This professor just goes by the book gives you many examples and before any test will give you a study guide with the same questions on the test just different numbers. Quizzes are take home and will give extra credit. She is hard to understand and you do need to reteach everything yourself but a fair grader.

1.0
4.0
MAC2233
Nov 9, 2012

If a teacher on the first day shows you youtube to get extra help its a red flag indicating that you will teach yourself. Very hard to understand anything she says. I used to love math so much it seemed like common sense, but she makes it so confusing and difficult to keep up with all the classwork, test, and quizzes.

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Dec 18, 2012

Very nice lady; however cannot understand a word she says, EXTREMELY STRONG ACCENT, shows you how to do the problems the long hard way, gets lost explaining. If you don't want to teach yourself or spend the semester in the math lab please don't take her.

3.0
5.0
MAT1033
Nov 4, 2013

Ms.Ivanova is a very pleasant, sweet, kind lady.She always offers to help you in her office out of class, however she has a very strong accent hard to understand, talks very low. She does not make the class pay attention. Everyone in my class is failing right now. If you have a hard time with math I do not recommend you take her.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Nov 9, 2013

Super sweet, kind hearted lady. she does talk very softly and with an accent so its a little hard to understand but tries her best to help you and gives you soo many extra credit opportunities and resources to understand. I failed math once before and currently have a B in her class. that has to count for something.

5.0
1.0
MAT1033
Dec 6, 2013

She is a great professor! She really wants you to learn the material and if you don't understand it she will gladly give you extra help.However, she does have a strong accent but she is still a great professor so I recommend her.

2.0
2.0
MAC1140
Dec 9, 2013

VERY THICK RUSSIAN ACCENT. She teaches section by section and stays on the syllabus even if the class falls behind. Once crammed in 3-4 sections in my 1 hour class just so she could stay on the syllabus. Gives attitude sometimes without reason. Homework is not required. Shes ok.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Dec 10, 2013

She is a super sweet lady and she does want to help but unfortunately her way of teaching math confused me. I did most of the learning through the online component of the class and had it not been for that I would not have passed. If you're good at math it'll be easy.

3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Dec 19, 2013

She's really nice and tries to be helpful, but she isn't the best teacher. I had to study on my own for hours to pass all the tests. Do (and understand) all of her handout and online practice tests to get a good grade. I'm good at Algebra, so it wasn't difficult for me. If you're not good at Math or simply lazy, don't take her class.

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2014

This teacher is good but if you have learned math in USA your going to have trouble! I love math and I had to drop this teacher because I know when it's going to get tough I'm going to get confused!

2.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2014

She is a very, very, very sweet lady. She loves math and tries her best to teach, but her teachings style is not the best. She teaches math the hard way. Her accent doesn't help. I'm just glad I already knew the material. She gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit if you are slacking and lets you make up tests if you need.

4.0
3.0
MAC1103
Apr 2, 2014

if you want to be success in math, you can take her. she knows what she is doing.

5.0
2.0
MAC1103
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2014

she is a great prof and she is helpful. if you are ready to practice take her. she will show you how to do the work.

4.0
1.0
MAC1103
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2014

She is so sweet and kind. If you follow her, you will have a great grade. She is willing to you if you don't understand. But her voice is soft; you have to pay close attention. I recommended her.

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jun 11, 2014

Very nice lady but has the strongest accent! SO any extra credit opportunities just for writing an answer on the board. DEFINITELY over-complicates the material. She is willing to help but when she does she confuses more. Work hard and you will pass. REMEMBER HIGH SCHOOL MATH

3.0
3.0
MGF1106
Dec 15, 2014

Professor Ivanova knows her stuff. She is pretty clear in class but not the most engaging teacher.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2015

She has a very heavy accent and she's never confident in what she teaches. Overall bad at teaching. Better to learn on your own and study study study or you will fail!!

4.0
2.0
MGF1106
May 6, 2015

She does have a little accent but it isn't that hard to understand what she's saying. She spend a lot of class time going over examples for the lessons. She gives the option of mymathlabsolving on the board for e.c.. Her tests are pretty much EXACT to her quizzes so study those. Sometimes she has an issue putting in grades so keep tabs on yourself

3.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 19, 2015

I wish i could take her for every math class! she is very straight forward with the learning material and does a great job at simplifying complex concepts. She allows you to make up tests at the testing center as well as any assignments you might have missed out on so long as you show effort. You can tell she honestly wants her students to pass.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Oct 8, 2015

She is the worst math teacher I've ever had in my life. Because of her I wont get my AA on time. I have to retake this class next semester RIP to my GPA. Since the first day of her class i haven't understood a thing . Class is disorganized and not much going on here . Never gonna take her again Never Never Again.

2.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 14, 2015

Very thick accent very difficult to understand. Did not explain clearly I had to sign into the website to retrieve homework however she gave me a date that the homework was due by and the password expired two days before the date I could not retrieve the work I feel very behind

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2015

Great Teacher! I would not recommend the Hybrid format of college algebra, it is a lot more "on your own" work, however, it is absolutely doable. Prof Ivanova is always there to answer your questions and is an extremely kind and understanding Professor.

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jan 6, 2016

hard to understand. heavy accent. moves on too quickly. expects us to already know the topics. just NO NO.

4.0
3.0
MGF1106
May 4, 2016

I also took her for MAC1105 and in both classes she was great. Has an accent, so pay attention to what she's saying. VERY helpful and sweet, will respond to emails fast and works to help boost your grade with extra credit. Participation matters since she'll give extra credit for it. The tests are exactly like the take home quizzes so do them.

4.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

Has an accent but not hard to understand. She goes fast but always will listen to you to slow down or go over questions or lessons over again. She gives test review worksheets before every test that looks just like the test. She will go over any questions before the test. You need to do homework assignments online for every lesson. Loves extacredit

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 22, 2017
Would take again

I liked this professor even though math is my worst subject. She was very sweet and caring and she would even help you during a test if you went up to her and asked her questions. Her test reviews and almost the exact same as the test so just study the reviews. No midterm which was helpful, accumulative final. She gave a lot of extra credit.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: C
Nov 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's fast paced, doesn't understand that some students take a little more time to get the material. She's also makes easy material sound like the hardest thing to understand. If you're a visual learner, you'll be okay. Others who need a slow paced and understanding professor, BEWARE!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
3.0
MGF1106
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Math is my worst subject and she is the first teacher that gave me B in the class. She gives out a lot of opportunities for extra credit. She has a heavy accent but speaks clearly. She really tries to help you pass by helping you on tests. She gives take home quizzes that are exactly like the tests. She is really sweet.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Math is my Worst subject and by the grace of god I managed to pull off an A. I took this class as a Hybrid & most of the tests were online (thankfully) so I used my notes. Be warned: she had a VERY thick accent. However, she really CARES about your grade. If you ask for help, extra credit, time extension, make-up test she is very lenient & fair

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MGF1107
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

I took Finite math online this semester and I was hesitant because I don't do well in math. Professor Ivanova is really there to help you if you need it and she gives a lot of videos/tutorials that help a lot. The quizzes you can take as many times as you want and you get 2 attempts on each home test. 2 of the tests are in testing center.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

This class was so so easy. Was online, but the videos she made and linked made it so so easy. She uses mathlab where there are problem examples as well. At least one hw assignment a week, maybe four tests including final? Never browser lockdown and only had to go to testing center 2X. final can be taken anywhere which is nice. Teacher is sweet&kind

Gives good feedback
Would take again
3.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Booooring! Don't think you'll ever get out of class early. She isn't the best at teaching, but she has plenty of things for grades so it is easy to maintain an A in her class. Has a strong Russian accent, so pick another prof if you struggle with that. You can tell she cares about her students and wants them to pass.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

She is great. Really wants to make math easier for students cause it is a hard class. She really tries her hardest to make it easy. I took her hybrid class and was able to take tests online which helped a lot. I would take her again.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MGF1107
May 24, 2018
Would take again

She Is totally awesome. I took her online and its not a hard class. study and do what you gotta do and you will pass. She lets you do work over and is there to help I passed with a B. FIrst B I ever got in a math class in college

5.0
3.0
MAT1033C
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

I love this teacher!!! She is very nice and really loves what she does. She cares about your grade and wants you to understand the material as much as possible. She is never sitting down at her computer like most teachers.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
1.0
MGF1106
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

She is a very sweet teacher than truly cares for her students passing. Although her strong accent is difficult to understand at times, she is more than willing to help you get the grade that you want. Lectures are difficult, but she makes notes on Blackboard that will allow you to understand the topic from home. Easy A.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MGF1106
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Her class was so easy! You just need to pay attention and do all the extra credit she gives a lot! People kept leaving 15 min prior to class ending and she would get mad and give extra credit to those who stayed. Shes super nice. Explains everything thoroughly and does multiple examples on the board.

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Very sweet, caring, and accommodating professor. I had several struggles throughout the semester and she worked with me to help me pass. She truly cares about her students. As far as the course itself, just study your ass off! The quizzes are extremely helpful in preparing for the tests and will tell you exactly what you need to study/focus on.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

She uses mathlab where there are problem examples as well. At least one hw assignment a week, maybe four tests including final? Never browser lockdown and only had to go to testing center 2X. final can be taken anywhere which is nice.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Maybe one or two homework assignments per week. You can take the tests and final anywhere which is super convenient. Only four discussion posts out of the whole semester! She helps out a lot if you ask. She is super sweet and caring! Always wanting to help her students! Take her!

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 9, 2020
Would take again

She is very nice and really loves what she does. She cares about your grade and wants you to understand the material as much as possible. She is never sitting down at her computer like most teachers.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Super easy class. We didnt need a textbook just a math lab code, very heavy on mathlab. Weekly homework thats normally less than 20 questions, 4 tests all taken at home except 1. She does a lottttt of extra credit. Has a thick accent but I could still understand her, she genuinely cares about her students success. Take her !!!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

This class is so easy, literally just take the quizzes a few times and do the homework and you'll get an A for the test.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MAT1033C
Grade: B+
Oct 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt teach well. Gets irritated if you dont know the answer to a problem within two seconds. Thinks her way is the correct way of doing a problem. If youre not too good at math, do not take her class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

easy homework however you had to get 100% on her quizzes in order to take any of her tests. this became very frustrating cause if you can't score a perfect 100 you get a 0 for the test and you instantly are failing her class.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

she is a Very sweet, caring, and accommodating professor. I had several struggles throughout the semester and she worked with me to help me pass. She truly cares about her students. As far as the course itself, just study your but off. The quizzes are extremely helpful in preparing for the tests and will tell you exactly what you need to study on

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 10, 2021
Would take again

As a nontraditional student, I highly recommend this class. The professor is flexible with due dates (w/ a 5% penalty) and gives you extra credit to ensure you are able to get the best grade possible!

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1033
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor Ivanova is great. She genuinely cares about helping you succeed and tries to help you the best she can. Just show up to class, do your work, study, and you will do great. She is great at explaining what youre doing wrong and how to fix it as well, which is very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
MAC1101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

There were 2-3 assignments every week and a test after 4 assignments. She was pretty cool overall and easy to access outside of class. Most of the work is graded by the computer so you get what you earn. There's also some discussion posts but nothing too hard. Honestly, just do the work and you'll do fine.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Apr 20, 2022

I took this class online but EVERYTHING is online There is no actual teaching that goes on She gives powerpoints and mathlab and expects you to learn and pass Way too many assignments every week Also you could literally fail every other assignment but as long as you do good on tests, you'll pass Tests are weighted so heavily. USES LOCKDOWN BROWSER!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 4, 2022

The entirety of the online class was trying to find videos on how to do the math. She gives a very vague PowerPoint that more or less confuses you. The MyMathLab videos are basically teaching you and if you don't understand it good luck. She uses a lockdown browser so get a tutor if you want to pass. Don't take it unless you plan on repeating it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 5, 2022
Would take again

I took her class fully online and we mainly used MyLabMath. The 5 tests are through Lockdown Browser. Learning the material was difficult at times, but I found that MyLabMath questions can show you an example of the problem which you can learn before attempting the real one. She is very sweet and is always there if you need help with any problem.

Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2022

Uses Mymathlab and Lock down browser. Its honestly not a hard class if you are good at math. All test are multiple choice and weight heavy on your grade. She provides videos in each lesson on how to solve the problems. At least 3-4 assignments every week.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2022

She was okay. You have to study for the tests as they account for almost your entire grade. She responded relatively quickly by email and gave extensions for illness. All assignments and quizzes are done through MyMathLab. Tests are done in lockdown browser with camera and are copies of quizzes. Her material is mediocre mymathlabs is better

Test heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 20, 2022

she is a very good professor but it was not for me,the way she teaches is not for me only power points and the homework was not the same thing that she teach that day And another difficult thing about her accent there is no way to understand that womanYou have to put in the work to pass this class so don't take you're going to feel bad for yourself

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Sep 26, 2022

Professor barely teaches, must teach yourself if taking online. Uses Respondus lockdown browser and stand alone webcam.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAC1103
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2022
Would take again

Homework assignments are self explanatory, she gives you time to make them up with 5% deduction. Tests require a camera and are multiple choice so again, easy. There are also some discussions where you have to share your methods of finding answers. The textbook isn't a requirement, you can learn the lessons from the homework.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C-
Nov 16, 2022
Would take again

This class was more difficult than expected. It was a lot of homework. I honestly don't recommend it if you have trouble learning math. Since, you basically have to teach yourself. I almost failed the class but she gave me a lot of extra credit and that boosted my grade a lot.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Since this is an online class, you'll be teaching yourself everything through mymathlab, so can be hard if you struggle with math. Homework is also through mymathlab and can be a bit frustrating,can complete it late with a penalty. There are only about 4 tests and weighed heavy so try hard. Discussions but are simple/important. Don't procrastinate.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MGF1106
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Ivanova is great! She is organized and structured. Her teaching perfectly translates into her homework, tests, and quizzes-- they're also never too long. Has a thick accent, but she gives opportunities for extra cred every single class. She is easy to talk to in class as she teaches, she's nice, and she's accessible outside of class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MGF1106
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

I wish I could take this professor for every math I needed towards my degree, I've never met someone so caring and reasonable. yes she does have a thick accent but if you pay attention I can promise you'll understand exactly what's going on. She gives extra credit EVERY class. I would 100% recommend her class to anyone

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 22, 2023
Would take again

Mostly everything was independent learning. I'd recommend this class only if you're already good at math. Lots of homework assignments, but they're short/easy. Tests are 56% of your grade and you have to take them with this lockdown browser system that records you the entire time. Hard deadlines for tests, need 3 separate days for discussion posts.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

She was a great professor. A lot of homework on math lab but it isn't too bad. Just keep on pace and you will do fine. Tests aren't too bad just review the homework and quizzes and you will do well.

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4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

As somebody who's infamously bad at math, I excelled at this class. It requires MyMathLab and Pearson. Lockdown Browser and a camera is required for tests. The homework can be bit time consuming but easy if you use the examples. Pretty easy class and she responds quickly to emails. The videos provided are a bit vague at times but the examples help.

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Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT1033C
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

This professor is excellent. She is so nice and caring, she accepts late assignments, give partial credit for wrong questions but right build up on tests. I am not very good with online classes, but this professor's method and pace helped me to do great in this course. She has a thick accent but it's nothing impossible to understand. 10/10 overall.

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2023

All you need to know is, test are 56% and are on respondus lockdown browser. Since it was an online class, you're going to have to teach yourself, or know most of it on your own. Although she is very easy to communicte with and she does a viurtal meeting on sundays before the test is due.The homework are very easy as well as the quiz. Overall, easy

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5.0
1.0
MGF1106
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

EASY easy easy. She WANTS you to pass. I'm really bad at math and got A's in both her classes... offers tons of help, resources, make-up work and tests even after the due date. Not at all strict with deadlines. If you're bad at math and NEED to graduate college, choose her as your instructor 1000%.

Participation matters
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Caring
5.0
3.0
MGF1106
Grade: C+
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Ivanova is great and understanding. She lets you make up homework assignments and only takes 5% off if its late. I really did a horrible on my first test. She wrote me a email, without me asking her and told me to retake it for a better grade! You cannot get a better professor than her.

1.0
5.0
MAC1101
Jul 27, 2024

I took her online class, and it was like teaching myself math; her videos were very boring, and it was hard to understand her because of her heavy accent, and the homework was extensive. If you actually want to learn something, pick a different professor.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2024
Would take again

I love Prof. Ivanova! Her class was really easy to pass. Be careful in her test though they are worth a good percentage of your grades. She has 4 discussions for each module and those are also very important! Overall it's honestly kinda hard to fail.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 26, 2025

In a 3 prt. discussion assignment,she said that creating a videosolving a problem would omit us from having to post any otherdiscussion posts,andvideo alone would satisfy the reqs.Accused me of taking a YT video and using it as my own,graded it for 1/3 of the points that it was worth,said I still had to post 2 discussions.Ignored all emails I sent.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

Her class is well-structured, providing both a textbook and a detailed google slide presentation for each lecture that thoroughly covers the material. The only issue I could see with this class is that most of the material is self-taught. However, I think the material provided is good enough for most people to do so. Class is also test heavy (56%)

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Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025

Don't bother watching her videos, they're useless. Get ready to teach yourself if you're going to take this class. Mario Math Tutoring on youtube is the only way I was able to pass this class.

Lots of homework
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