She's a cool combination between an artist and a math professor. As a person who doesn't like math and having to take it every morning btw lecture and discussion, I felt like she brought a lot of color in this mostly grey topic (quite literally - pink hair). She teaches in a methodical way and applies math to the real world in her math problems!

Love this Prof! Simply the best! Can't get any more than this! Only the struggling students might need an extra push. Thanks again for a great semester, Mama!

Having taken calculus in HS made this class a lot easier. HW assignments were doable, definitely less than some other MATH 118 teachers. Questions on quizzes and practice exams were similar to exams. Go to her office hours bc she explains better 1 on 1 and go to class for the easy participation points. Allows 2 absences and drops lowest quiz grade.

126 is hard whichever teacher you have. Prof Tabing writes good notes though she's not the best at explaining them. Just go over the notes or the book yourself or ask her for clarification during office hours. the in-class problems are always easier than the homework so start on it early. she doesn't curve grades until after the final.

Very nice and accommodating professor. Sometimes she can be hard at explaining concepts which result in some major confusion on tests but she is a very lenient and upbeat person. To succeed, try a lot of outside studying

Pretty sure I should have gotten a B+ but it's whatever. Not as bad as the other posts make her out to be; I think people just let their hate of Calculus affect their reviews. 60% of your grade is on two midterms and a final. You NEED to practice if you want to do well. I admire her as a person (she's funny), and she is an above average professor.

It has only been three weeks into class but just wanted to rate Prof Tabing because I was nervous to take her class due to reading previous(and limited) rate my prof ratings! Grades nicely and assumes no one has taken much calc (unlike prof Emerson whose class I switched out of). Emerson was fast-paced, class was very large, and he was intense.

Professor Tabing was a good professor, homework was doable as long as you start early and quizzes mimicked discussion and lecture problems. The hardest part of her class was the tests as the problems were much harder than quizzes and HW so get ready to study concepts and problem-solving strategies. She's a great teacher and so caring.

Professor Tabing is a solid choice for Math125! I was honestly scared to take it at first (because she had such a poor rating on this site), but she was actually very kind and knowledgeable. Lectures were great, especially since she prints out handouts for you to take notes on. The hardest part was the tests, but they're not impossible!

MATH125 exams are controlled by math department so prof did the best to prepare us for them. homework is a lot but that also really isn't her fault bc it's the same for all teachers. Class is about understanding concepts and lenient with algebra mistakes. I recommend doing the projects for extra credit bc I wish I had! woulda failed with diff prof

I don't know where all the negative feedback is coming from, but I enjoyed my time with Professor Tabing in her MATH 125 class. She does make frequent arithmetic mistakes, but her explanations are clear and she is very accessible outside of class, especially @ office hours. She provided many practice problems. As long as you put in work, its fine.

Tests are very hard, more difficult than quizzes/wkshts. Lectures can be rushed/messy, since there is so much arithmetic involved. But: she is accessible during OH and provides detailed explanations and provides many practice questions/exams to work through. Indpt. practice is necessary, bcs lectures+wkshts aren't enough to understand everything.

She is very caring and accessible if you have questions. Her exams are harder than class notes and worksheets, but she provides previous semesters exams for practice. Just make sure you understand each problem on the practice exams and you will succeed! They are very consistent in terms of difficulty

I love Dr. Tabing! Math at USC is really hard, but she made it bearable and is always available outside of class. You have to put in the work, though, and you really have to work for an A (as in you have to do well on the final, which is written by the math department, but Dr. Tabing's portion of the course really is doable).

Love her

I don't know why Prof Tabing got so many bad reviews on here, I really loved her teaching style/ class. I switched from another prof to her and hers was SO much better. She takes time to actually explain, and takes into account student feedback. She literally switched lecture styles bc someone asked her to. So sweet! Don't be scared to take her!

I really loved Dr. Tabing. I feel like she was very clear with the content that was being taught and explained topics well. You will know what is on the exams, but they can be difficult so make sure to study well. I thought her style of lecture was straight forward and effective, and I would recommend taking her class.

Dr. Tabing uses a mastery system in which you check off learning objectives to get an A. You just have to do a type of problem right 2 times, there are plenty of opportunities to check those off and you get 5 extra makeup chances right up till the final. Tbh if you just attempted the homework and listened mostly in lectures an A is easy af.

Although her grading system was initially confusing, the mastery system she uses really helps you out. Tests aren't make or break and she gives you multiple opportunities throughout the semester to master previous learning objectives to get an A. As long as you follow along, put in the work, and study, it honestly isn't challenging to receive an A.

Professor Tabing was a great professor. She gave you multiple chances to make up credit for missed problems on tests (except the final). Very accessible during her office hours and is happy to help. It's a hard class but she presents resources to help you suceed.

Initially going into the class I thought it was EXTREMELY confusing and made no sense. But when you get into the class more it really isn't bad. Her Mastery grading system seems weird, but it helps your grade ALOT at the end of the day. Plus you get more than one change to gain mastery on all of the objectives. Go to discussion & Practice!!

Dr Tabing is an exceptional math professor. She provides lecture notes before class begins, you can do the class on zoom, and if you do the optional homework you have the ability to correct quizzes and exams. I took AP Calc AB and scored a 3, but she is overall a very kindhearted professor, and is always willing to provide help if you ask.

Reading her reviews, I was scared going into the class. Now that I have taken the class, I can safely say she is one of the best professors I have had. She is so sweet and wants you to do well. If you do bad on a quiz or exam, you can do corrections for full credit. Definitely take her class if you want to pass calc.

LOVE! Very caring, approachable, kind, and accessible. Grading criteria is abundantly clear and it is very easy to do well if you keep up with the work. Lot of work, though. I learned a lot, and she's the only math teacher I've ever had who actually makes sure students learn and master work rather than just passing a test.

I LOVED Professor Tabing's teaching and grading structure. She provides a lot of opportunities to make up for missed questions on quizzes and get full credit. Every class is recorded, so you can watch back if you didn't fully understand a concept or miss a class. This level of flexibility was vital.

the bad ratings scared me but she isn't even that bad. Her grading system allows for a lot of make ups and its easy to get a decent grade just sometimes in class she explains concepts in a confusing way but she makes sure all students understand.

Professor Tabing is a great person overall, and the way she structures her class is nice because it gives you the opportunity to get an A if you do the work, but there is a quiz every week and on the quizzes you need to get the entire question right to get the point, otherwise it's wrong. She doesn't do much to prepare you for the final as well.

All in all, a great professor. Bases your grade on attendance and weekly quizzes. Corrections can be done on said quizzes, so an A is 100% achievable if the student puts in the work. Her lectures are clear. For the most part, she's accommodating and let's you complete the attendance based assignments early if you need to miss class.

In order to get an A you must attend almost all classes in order to get enough points. Lots of homework. The grading structure is easier than the other 118 classes and if you do all the work it is easy to get a good grade

The setup of this class was definitely different compared to every other class I've ever taken, but it worked for me. She uses a "mastery-based" grading system that prioritizes consistency in all areas of evaluation (homework, exams, etc.) but an A is possible if you put in the effort. Previous calculus knowledge helped me a lot though.

Prof Tabing isn't as bad as the reviews say. The only thing that is true about the reviews is her awkward grading system. She grades based on these mastery and proficiency points, kind of like a game. However, she does give you multiple chances, even at the end of the course, to obtain these points. so just study hard and go to office hours

I feel like there's a lot of unwarranted hate in these ratings. I personally like Prof. Tabing. That said, I can see why some people would want more direct assistance if they are struggling. That said, I don't think you should avoid professor Tabing. She seems like a nice person. Just participate and you'll be fine.

Definitely take prof Tabing's class if you can't handle the stress of midterms or final. She has a nice grading system that breaks materials into learning objectives. By completing these learning objectives, the midterms are not mandatory to take. Her lectures are clear and easy to handle. The annotated lecture slides and worksheets are useful

Professor Tabing was decent. My actual rating for her would be a 3.5 but I rounded up to a 4 because her average is a little low. She does a decent job of explaining things, but the problems on her quizzes were almost always much harder than anything we did in lecture. Her grading system is very complicated, but she's still a decent option for 125.

Tabing is a great option. She cares about her students' success and is solid at explaining the content. Quiz probs are harder than what's given in lecture, so be aware of that. With her unique grading system, go to lecture, consistently do ur hw worksheets (she allows regrades), study for quizzes, and pass the final with a C, ur guaranteed an A-

The professor is so kind and a great teacher. I slacked off and had to catch up at the end but she was so forgiving and just wanted us all to just learn and do the material, which is evident with the way the class is graded which is the most fair I've encountered and gives plenty of changes for redemption.