3.9
Quality3.0
Difficulty47%
Would Retake102
Reviews47%
Would Retake
102
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What Students Say
“DOES NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS, HAS AN ATTITUDE and OVERALL NOT HELPFUL, If your forte is not math I would suggest you not take her”
MA099 - 1.0 rating“Horrible professor, she is rude and scary”
MA150 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
72%
Grade Predictor
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A-
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MATH091
5.0
(2)MA090
5.0
(4)MATH91
5.0
(1)GMATH
5.0
(1)MATH101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ALGEBMA
5.0
MATH101
5.0
MA167
5.0
MA094
4.0
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3.7
Reviews (102)
She is a Really good professor!!!!!
Prof.south is a good teacher, but she is very fast in the class
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! take her!!!
she is an amazing teacher! notes are VERY clear. textbook use in classroom is NOT mandatory though the outlines of each chapter help during midterms/finals. if you attend class and pay attention you will get an A or B. she is a very clear teacher although she seems somewhat grumpy a lot
She was the best math teacher I have ever had and that includes elementary. She makes everything clear. I got an A for the first time in Math. Take her if you get the chance.
I had failed ma 091 and had to retake the class. she was awesome. the material was basically review, and i didnt even use the book at all. just do the math homework and retake ALL of the tests. and you will be fine! I passed the classsss!
she is very detailed and does things pretty fast, but she does explain throughly. some of the material you learn on your own, but overall she is pretty good.
she is cool.
amazing teacher! very helpful
Very Good! She explains the subject in a way you are able to understand.
Shes a great professor. She really cares about her students by encouring them to ask questions at all times & to get the help they need.AS long as you do the HW,review the material,take the test-you'll be just fine. in a scale of 1-10,i give her a 10.
Very sweet prof, cares so much about students does whatever she can to make sure that you do well. This was my last chance to get out of this class and she made sure that i passed it. I would recommend her to anyone who's having trouble with math. I'm just glad that Germantown has a great math teacher like her. South you're the best.
she tries to come off as being strict, but she just wants you to learn. She is strict with attendence, which is kind of stupid becasue we pay for the class so it is our choice to come or not, but other than that she is really good!
I really just didn't like her. She was strict about stupid things like attendance and made people who asked questions feel really stupid. She embarrassed kids in the class. I liked the extra credit quizzes and her tests weren't that hard, though
I agree with the statements below. She's strict on attendence but it's also rude to just show up late due to lazyiness of getting there on time. She's very clear on what will be on exams (there's two of them.) She has little pop quizes about what you've learned in the class. I learned a lot. I liked this lady a lot
I believe you will either love her or hate her. I personally loved her, very clear, very helpful. Strict on attendance and promptness. Shes even cooler outside of the classroom. Show her your interested in the class and it will make a world of difference.
Very knowledgeable. She knows her stuff, and is always ready to teach. You must show up on time, and turn your papers in on time. Make sure that 4 papers are in on time.
Prof.South is very nice but she doesn't take any BS. She's a good teacher but she only teaches what she needs to teach. She only uses MyMathLab. She's avail to help but you must practice and do the homework to pass!
Prof. South is nice untill your in class. in class, she likes to make you look stupid infront of everybody. it got to the point where no one would ask any questions and then she wonders why. you will fail if you are at all late to her final. I guarantee she WILL PUT YOU OUT WHEN YOU ASK QUESTIONS! (make you look dumb)
Prof. South has hard test and easy homeworks. Her tests are very hard and require a lot of studying. However as long as you are not dumb and can write a paper properly her homework is easy. Do not be late to class. and as long as you dont come off as a know it all as some older students would try to in class she is very nice to everyone.
Great instructor; plan to take her for my next math class. Gives alot of homework, but those who do it tend to excel. Answers questions in class and via email. Teaches the info every way possible and truly tries her best to prepare her students for the following math classes they need. One of the best instructors I have ever had!
I have had Prof. South for MA 090/091 and am about to take her 101 class. If you have trouble with math, have had trouble with math, are scared of math, this prof IS FOR YOU! She is tough but thorough! YOU WILL LEARN MATH if you take her classes! You should begin by taking her MA 090 class for a good/better foundation...
she works hard to help your understanding. she knows different way to teach math. she is willing to help if you is willing to help yourself. she willing to answer questions about math. she very patient, understanding and caring. she great i would tell anyone to take her class so go for it Gail South. if it your first time give her a try. good luck!
She was great!!!!
Prof. South is on of the best professors at montgomery college. i would suggest ANYONE and EVERYONE to take her. she is VERY helpful.. compare to all of the other math professors.. she is the easiest! her homeworks are every two weeks.. and dont need the book.. she is always there to help! i love her and i took her for 90.. and am taking her for 91
Gail South taught me that math does not have to be dreadful, and as corny as it may sound, that it can be pretty fun. She is the most caring, competent teacher I have ever encountered. She isn't an easy teacher, but she is always willing to help her students to better understand the material, and she is good at it. She also has a fantastic wit.
She is a great teacher. Always willing to help. Just make sure you are on time to the classes and read the directions. She gives two exams and gives you a great study guide. If you are a business major, take her class.
She is a great teacher. Always willing to help. Just make sure you are on time to the classes and read the directions. She gives two exams and gives you a great study guide. If you are a business major, take her class.
She is an excellent professor. She has an immense knowlege of the subject and has no problem answering questions clearly. The rules that she sets for class are strict W/o variation, but not hard to follow and she is very friendly. She expects well thought out answers and some effort. I reccomend taking her class if you really wanna learn something.
She is the best math teacher ever. Honestly, I didnt understand math untill I came to mrs. South's class.. she beaks everything down to where you understand in a whole new perspective. She is a wonderful teacher. If your looking for a great math teacher take her!
A great teacher and is very clear about what she is looking for on test. lets you use a whole sheet for he test and tells you pretty much everything thats going to be on the test. BE ON TIME she does not like people coming in late and make sure you turn your assignments in on time. overall a great proffesor i would definently recommend i got an A.
expects you to know everything
She plays favorites and if somebody asks a questions, she makes you feel dumb. Would not recommend, and leaves too much homework. She'll make us do two hw assignments for each section with about 100 or more questions each. Not good at all
Prof. South is a good review teacher but she is horrible at teaching. If you ask her a question in class she gets very sarcastic which makes students not want to ask. she also does not give examples and expects you to know everything!! i would not recommend taking her
if u want to learn math ..TAKE HER..shes not easy but shes extremely helful.she actually makes you learn and practice math. she leaves lots of hw yeah. but if u do the hw u'll be fine in her tests.im glad i took her class. :]
Smart, a calculator head! never made a mistick, pay attention in class, take your time to do and understand the hw then you got yourself an easy A. nothing suprising on the test! Very intelligent woman!
The best math teacher I have ever had! I have always had problems with math until I took her class. She is very clear and very helpful. I wouldn't say it's the easiest class, but as long as you do your homework and take the practice tests, you will surely pass. You also MUST go to class everyday. One day out can really throw you off.
She is really great but sometimes she teaches a li fast. Overall I would sign up for her class again. Loved her teaching style and her personality she makes math fun and has a sense of humor.
This professor is good when she likes you. If she doesn't like you, she'll give a bad attitude. She wasn't like that for me but I noticed it with other students. She gives hw that range from more than a 100 problems, but she'll give us a month to do it so it's not so bad if you do a couple a day. Do the practice tests before the test! They'll help!
Great professor. Just go to class and you will learn. Makes the work very easy to understand.
Be cautious before taking any course with her. A positive thing I can say is that she is a fair grader, she gives partial credit, two exam attempts. Her fault as a professor is that she treats her students like they are in high school. She will belittle you in front of the class and treat you badly if she doesn't like you.
Be weary. Fair grader, poor professor. I don't know how she determine if she likes you, but if she doesn't she will make you feel stupid if you ask a question. If you don't mind the attitude..by all means take her...just don't get on her bad side!
IF YOU'RE NOT GOOD AT MATH AND YOU WANT A TEACHER WHO IS UNDERSTAND, DON'T, I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE HER. SHE MOVES WAAAAAY TOO FAST AND SHE BASICALLY EXPECTS YOU TO KNOW IT. NO ONE IN THE CLASS ASKED ANY QUESTIONS AND HONESTLY I BELIEVE IT WAS BECAUSE THEY WERE INTIMIDATE ON HOW FAST SHE WENT. SHE ALSO GETS FRUSTRATED IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. BEWARE
Fairly good teacher. Never sit in the back or around friends. Explains things once and moves on. Will answer questions until you get it.
best math teacher i have ever had. very helpful and explanations are on point
very helpful and she knows her materials well, therefore makes it easier to help you (student)
You have to do all of your homework and pay attention in her class to understand if you're not good at math. It's sometimes hard to follow what she teaches, but she is willing to answer questions until you understand. She takes points off of your grade for attendance, so don't come late or skip class.
teaches clearly, just have to pay attention. practice tests are helpful because they resemble the actual exams.
Prof South was the MOST helpful instructor I have ever had for math. You MUST do your homework and attend class. If you do these two things... you should pass her class with ease. I only wish she taught the next level so I could take her again! She is fantastic!
Professor South is THE BOMB.COM! I would ask her to repeat something 3 times in 3 different ways until I understood and she did not make me feel like an idiot... As long as you do your homework and come to class on time, you'll have no problem. The only time I've seen her bad side was when people complained but never came to class or did homework.
She is very helpful and is interested in helping her students. I'm signing up to take MA099 with her to.
Love love love Professor South! One of my favorite teachers ever. She explains material in ways that are easy to understand. She will explain things to you until you understand them if you're unsure at first. Always available to help her students! Very friendly and nice
NOT the professor to have if you have a learning disability.
Make sure you receive at least an 85% on your homework(MathXL). If you do that, you will be eligible to retake tests and most importantly, pass her class! Also, the actual tests resemble the homework. So, make sure you take the practice tests a few times before the day of the test. I wish she was teaching MA110! Good Luck!
Wonderful Professor.
she helps out all her students perfectly, she loves to help get students to pass her class
Very,very wonderful professor, she makes math a breeze.
BEST TEACHER EVER! She really truly cares about YOU and how you're learning. She encourages you to ask questions and will gladly answer ANY. Homework is a breeze. She uses MathXL, allows retakes, and extra credit. Very easy and enjoyable class :) I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.
SHE IS THE BEST MATH PROFESSOR! Always will to help, answers emails within minutes. If you hate math like I do she teaches you that it is so worth it. I don't hate it as much as I thought I did! AAAAA+++++
Go to class on time, do HW, sit up front,&NEVER give her an attitude! if you do, you are screwed. Wasnt having too good of a day,&didn't smile when i turned in an assignment. bad mojo with her since then. She gets frustrated with questions that are asked multiple times,&does make you feel less than smart. buy txtbook, teaches better than she can
DOES NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS. HAS AN ATTITUDE. CARELESS. OVERALL NOT HELPFUL. MAKES WAYY TO MUCH NOISE LAUGHING IN LAB WHILE STUDENTS ARE WORKING.
good lectures and will give plenty of practice problems. do the homework and practice tests and you will do great in the class. she is very sassy and makes you feel dumb if you have questions.
Well, what can I say about Profess. South. Her way of teaching I don't know she do make feel like an idiot if you don't like math don't take her class. She will deduct a point on your test if you don't c heck your work. And never ever procrastinate you will fail.
great professor! very helpful and clear. as long as you attend class and complete the homework, you will do fine. practice tests are given and retakes are allowed as long as you get at least an 85% on the homework. highly recommend her class.
Great with explaining issues
Worst math teacher I've ever had. If math is not your forte I would NOT recommend you take her. She teaches real fast and barely answers questions clearly and appears frustrated when you do. I basically taught myself throughout the semester and still did not pass the class. Unfortunately, I just chose the wrong professor, just horrible.
She is horrible at teaching. I am warning not to take her, she expects you to know everything (and has an attitude when you don't understand).
DOES NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS, HAS AN ATTITUDE and OVERALL NOT HELPFUL, If your forte is not math I would suggest you not take her
Teaches at such a fast rate so you basically have to teach yourself and (hard grader).
She is the best. She is so helpful, and knows her job. The way she teaches is magic!! She begs students to ask her question. If you want to make her happy, ask her question, and she will be more than happy to help you. she teaches in many different ways to make sure you understood everything. I will recommend her to everyone.
I cannot say enough great things about Professor South. All of the poor reviews listed here are most likely from disinterested and lazy students. If you take notes, pay attention, and do the homework you will do fine. She is incredibly helpful and insightful. If you are respectful, attentive, and engaged you will be successful. I highly recommend!
Horrible professor, she is rude and scary. I feel so stupid in her class I do not have fun. It's torture. I hate math and this class is making it worse. I am very frustrated. i am a good student with great grades. But she is by far the worst professor
Will fly through the material with out explaing well. If u ask a question not only will she make you fell dumb and make u feel bad, but will procced to tell u to not waste her time and look it up on google. She is rude and very mean person in general. The material was never hard i don't concider her my professer that honor goes to the MAPLE center.
great professor. she assigns homework on mymathlabs. if you do 85% of it she allows retakes on all tests. the tests are the same questions from your homework. if you ask questions, do your homework, and show up for class you'll be fine. she is strict with lazy students, nice to those who work hard. you need to work to earn the grade you want.
She teaches you what u need to know in order to do the homework and do well on the tests. It is up to the students to practice at home because if you do not then there is no way u r gonna pass the course. However, the main problem with this professor is her attitude, there really is no reason to give the students so much attitude all the time.
Prof. South is an excellent teacher! She is one of those teachers who actually cares about her students. You should try your best to pay attention in class and do all your homework. Practicing your homework is key to succeeding in this course. Also, all tests are hand-picked problems from your homework. Very sassy but has a sense of humor.
She is an amazing teacher. I still dislike math but she is able to work though problems with me so I can figure out what I get wrong. Assignmentshomeworks are online even though I went to class.
She's a nice person to talk to, but she teaches a very difficult subject. She is only somewhat clear when she lectures, and goes on attitude shifts. Sometimes she is very forgiving and kind, other times she will put you on the spot if you ask a question. I'd give her a 3.5/5.
Failed this course last semester with a different professor, I am passing this semester with a 100% A. She gives extra credit if you go up to the board and solve problems, but she also likes to do group work when she doesn't feel like teaching. She does have a bad attitude sometimes and will make your questions seem stupid so pay attention!!
Professor South is great, her lectures are amazing. She assigns a lot of homework questions but they really help. She also gives extra credit points and she prepares you 100% for the exams. Go to every class, do your work, do practice tests and you'll be fine. I suck at math and I learned well with her.
Prof South is nice and helps students who do not understand the topic by explaining the steps a couple different ways. Make sure you do your homework, it will help you on the tests. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities that can help your grade. You do not need to buy the book, it will be on the access code you buy for the homework.
Math is hard, period. This is not an easy general study. If you do not study on your own you'll fail, no matter what professor. Professor South teaches you everything and gives you the resources to study and succeed, you just have to do you part. Don't miss class, take notes, as questions, do your homework, and PRACTICE. Math XL is your friend.
Avoid, avoid, avoid! I love math, but not with this professor.
Honestly, the best math Professor I have ever had. She teaches in such a clear way and gets everyone involved for extra credit. There is like 80 problems worth of MathXL per every two weeks but if you do it all, you will pass the test with ease. You get back what you put in with this class and she lets everyone know that after every test.
You either love or you hate this teacher and she either likes or dislikes you. Do the work and pay attention and she will get along with you fabulously. I have met slackers who make her mad for coming to class late and not doing the homework. If you care about your grade, do the homework, its worth it. She teaches in a clear way, just pay attention
Annoying and rude.
She's a great professor! One of the best Professors at MC. She is willing to help her students pass the class whatever it takes. She gives many extra credit opportunities. I had her for 096 and I go in for help to her for 150 and she teaches in a way I can understand. I 100% recommend her!
In the beginning I liked her a lot but a member of my family got sick and she was NOT understanding of my situation at all. I only missed a few classes and she failed me.
You must be there on time
she is a alright professor but she is strict with attendance you can participate here and there to gain extra credit for upcoming tests but you have to know the material well overall i did not enjoy this class and just wanted to pass and move on. if possible do not make this your first option... you been warned
She is great! I took 2 classes with her and I got A in both classes. She gives lots of homework but this is how you get an A in the class. She explains everything clearly. She is a little bit tough, but she respects students! I wish I could take more classes with her.
I don't understand her grading style. I got A in 3 test but she ended up giving me C in the finals.
All you need to do is all your MathXL homework. All the tests are generated off of MathXL so you basically know your test grade if you did a practice test. Come to class on time and dont try to skip more than 2 times because people fail lol. She gives out a lot of extra credit, so just go up to the board(she gives u points for just going up there).
Professor has useless lecture times. Class time is not related to whats going to be on the exam. If you can self teach yourself and have previous knowledge of precalc, then take this class. If you need a professor to actually teach you, this isn't the class for you. Its a hard A but its possible if you are responsible with MathXL. Time Consuming.
shes a really nice person, but when it comes to asking questions she kinda makes you feel stupid for even asking the question. the lectures are fast past so if math isn't your #1 topic i don't recommend taking her because once you fall behind, there is no coming back.
A good Professor, she knows how to teach math and make it simple. All tests are generated from mathxl and theres steps on math xl to help solve problems you might be stuck on. Gives extra credit as well. A easy A if you take the time to do all of math xl and do the practice tests multiple times before the test to prepare.
Really impressed with my experience with this professor. She has good intentions. All homework is done on MathXL, and all tests are generated from MathXL. She often dedicates class time for students to ask any questions they have for upcoming tests. Use these opportunities to your advantage.
Very kind, explains things clearly, wants you to succeed. she does give a good amount of homework, but not too bad for a precalc course. her handwritings immaculate, overall, not a bad choice
Instructor Gail South has the potential to be a good teacher and really knows what she is talking about, BUT when she flies through the material Refuses to answer some of students questions or help at some points it is very tough. If you take the class expect to have to learn it on your own which is miserable and takes countless hours.
She is a very good teacher, she knows what she is teaching and has the ability to teach the material in many different ways. You can tell that she is a teacher that is by the book and will teach what she needs to teach you, but will take the time to break the problems down step by step if she needs to (dumb it down) in order for the student to unde
Only take if u have to
By far one of the worst math professors that has ever taught math. If you can teach yourself math then this class is for you. If you need guidance I would not recommend taking this class. Math is not an easy subject and when you combine that with a teacher that doesnt have different ways of teaching it, it can be difficult to understand.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
72%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.84 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH091
5.0
(2)MA090
5.0
(4)MATH91
5.0
(1)GMATH
5.0
(1)MATH101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ALGEBMA
5.0
MATH101
5.0
MA167
5.0
MA094
4.0
MATH150
3.7