2.4

Halina Adamska

Mathematics - Broward College (all campuses)

2.4
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
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Would Retake
87
Reviews
2.4
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

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Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is terrible, and i mean terrible

MAC2311 - 1.0 rating

seriously i tried everything talked to her tryed to do extra credit and still got an f shes the worst a you cant understand her

MAT1033 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (1)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
D (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 5 reported grades
A+: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
D: 1
C: 1
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Ratings by Course

ENC1024

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MATH1000

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MAC1106

4.0

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MAC2312

3.6

(5)

STA2023

3.5

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Difficulty by Course

MATH

5.0

MAT0012

5.0

MAT1106

5.0

MAP2302

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MGF1006

5.0

Reviews (87)
5.0
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MAT0024
Dec 15, 2004

Excellent Math Professor! Explains material in detail. Assigns homework and gives quizzes, which account for points toward your final grade. My only regret is that she is not teaching MAT1033 I would have taken her again in a heartbeat. To sum it up I highly recommend her.

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MAT1033
Jan 10, 2005

in my opinion she is very difficult to understand. Her accent is so strong you can not really grasp any of the information she is teaching. She does however, explain the work and is in the math lab a lot- but still, very hard to understand.

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MATH
Aug 22, 2005

dont take her, she tries to help, but only makes it more confusing. cant understand her. & shes kind of scary looking.

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MAT0024
Dec 13, 2005

she is a very good teacher if u get to know her. you have to pay attention and attend every class. but shes very helpful and she is always in the lab.

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MAT0012
Dec 15, 2005

I wouldn't recommend this professor.

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MAT0024
Jan 18, 2006

She was absolutely horrible. Not only can you not understand a word she says, she has no personality. She assigns tons of homework and doesn't explain anythings. You get lost in the first five minutes because she barely speaks english. I DO NOT RECCOMEND TAKING HER!

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ENC1024
Jan 30, 2006

I believe Halina is a Great Professor. She really cares about the students; gives homework, which she later corrects, gives you tests, which you can also correct and get additional points for. In addition, she spends a lot of time in the lab, if you need additional help. She has a charming accent and a great smile!

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MAT0024
May 7, 2006

She is a very boring teacher. It is difficult to understand her at times with her accent. None of her tests are multiple choice... she's and okay teacher, but i would never suggest taking her class.

2.0
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MAT0024
Aug 14, 2006

She seems like she wants to be helpful by being in the lab most of the time, but when you ask her a question she seems to be annoyed that you asked and will snap back an answer like "look it up". She has bad breath anyway and spits when she talks, so you don't want to get too close anyway.

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MAT0024
Aug 20, 2006

she sucks... don't take her.

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MAT0024
Dec 11, 2006

WOST professor I've ever had!! Fist off she needs to attend a English class to learn how to speak the language. She gives tons of homework and quizes. Talks to you like you're retarded for asking a question and just not nice in general! DO NOT TAKE!

3.0
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MGF1106
Dec 30, 2006

I've never had a math class with essay-like tests. She doesn't believe in multiple-question tests and she wants you to explain your answer. It's good in a way because you have the chance for partial credit, but if you have no idea how to do something you'll fail. She gave us an extra credit paper (2-5 pages) and that must be why I got a B.

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MAT1033
Jan 4, 2007

She doesnt seem like the easiest teacher, but is. if you do the homework, the quiz is the exact same thing, so is the test.she reviews everything, so you should have no problem passing.and btw, dont judge on appearances,she is very nice!

1.0
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MAT1106
May 29, 2007

she is a very bad professor. She makes the students lose time and money. THE exams are so difficut that seems that study something else. Dont waste your time with her.

5.0
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MAT1033
May 31, 2007

She is a good teacher...she explains really good and clear...she explains step by step...i never studied for her exams and i got an A...the trick is in taking atention to the class...but for what ive seen in her class...the students want everything easy and just want to pass the course...they dont want to learn anything thats why they hate the prof

2.0
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MAC2312
Aug 8, 2007

She is very hard to understand. I took this class over summer and it was EXTREMELY hard. I worked for my A. The class had a Test or a quiz every week. She has a heavy accent ( I think its Russian) which made it hard for anyone to understand. She was always available in the math lab but mostly on Saturdays when most people work.

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MGF1107
Sep 17, 2007

She shouldnt even be considered a teacher. Horrible, doesnt even speak English properly. No clue how she was ever even hired. She's also nasty looking, making the class even more unbearable. I don't recommend taking her class unless you like hard test, boring pointless lectures, and teaching yourself out of text book.

1.0
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MAC2311
Oct 30, 2007

I made a big mistake taking this class with her. She assumes that she has all wizz kids in class and caters only to those who understand. She doesn't teach, just talks, and good luck understanding what she is saying. I know I didn't. Take her class at risk of failing miserably...

5.0
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MGF1106
Nov 2, 2007

Excellent teacher. Personally I don't care what a teacher looks like. She is very patient and has lots of office hours and some lab. If you work hard she will work hard but she won't baby adults. I have difficulty in math and have done very well in both of her classes. Best math teacher I've ever had.

4.0
4.0
MGF1106
Nov 9, 2007

I'm shocked at all the nasty stuff written about this professor. I had no difficulty understanding her language. I'm not too concerned with my professor's appearance. I found her to be a very effective and clear professor. The class does involve a lot of work, but it's math, what would you expect?

4.0
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MAC1105
Nov 19, 2007

Math is a tough subject but she's not as bad as a lot of these reviews sound. I'm not a good math student AT ALL but she was helpful! Not an easy class to sail through

3.0
1.0
MAC1105
Dec 16, 2007

I skipped every class except on the test and quiz days. even if you miss a test she'll let you make it up. But she can not teach at all so if your good at math or you can teach yourself. take this class because you never have to go. but if you're not YOU WILL FAIL.

3.0
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MAC1105
Jan 9, 2008

She certaintly isn't the best math teacher I had. She has a heavy accent and is hard to understand. But she does give take home tests and is nice.

5.0
3.0
MGF1106
Apr 15, 2008

She is an excellent teacher. You will have to do the HW and you need to study in order to pass. The retarded students are the ones who had to resort to her accent and appearance as their excuse for a failing grade. You have to EARN your grade in the class. Other than that, she's a very nice professor who HELPS you and she speaks proper english.

1.0
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MAC1105
May 2, 2008

Her strong accent make her difficult to understand. Everyone is afraid to ask her a question because she will ridicule you. TAKING HER CLASS IS A WASTE OF MONEY PERIOD!!!

2.0
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STA2023
Jul 22, 2008

NEVER take her!!! This is my last semester at BCC and she is definitely my worst professor ever. She just can't teach! Her class is not organized. She is horrible. She?s waist of money, time and GPA.

4.0
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MAT0024
Jul 31, 2008

As a person starting at beginning algebra she is an ok teacher. Her accent is fairly heavy but understandable. She sometimes speeds through a section leaving many people cluless

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MAT1033
Aug 5, 2008

ahm, No......

5.0
5.0
STA2023
Aug 7, 2008

A 6-wk stats class is NOT easy. She was always available to help during office hours and on Saturdays. The negative comments below are from students who do not want to work for their grade.

1.0
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MAC2311
Oct 28, 2008

WORSE TEACHER IVE EVER HAD!! HEr test are the hardest test on campus..im a tutor and i had to drop her class..thats how hard her class is!! As a tutor ive found some shortcuts and things but if you dont do it EXACTLY how she does it you get 0pts! Asking her for help might as well be like insulting her because she thinks your not paying att and then

2.0
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MAC2311
Nov 10, 2008

Cal 1. Worst grade i got in my life...I always had A's in all math classes, college algebra, trig and pre cal. The tests are VERY hard sometimes impossible to interpret. I did all my homework and still couldnt get a good grade. I DO NOT recommend her at all. We had 30+ people the first day and we have less than 11.

4.0
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MGF1106
Dec 9, 2008

She apparently has a tendency to scare people away, we started with like 21 people and are down to 4. I think she is a good teacher and as far as math goes, fun. She will always stop the class to help people out and is very playful and nice to everybody. I have absolutely no problems with her.

3.0
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MGF1106
Jan 6, 2009

She is a TOUGH cookie!!! BUT...if you show up and HONESTLY try then you'll pass her class!!

1.0
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MGF1106
Jan 28, 2009

AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!!! RUN FAR FAR AWAY! PLEASE I BEG IF YOU!

3.0
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MAP2302
Feb 25, 2009

Never in my life have i taken a class so hard. The test are EXTREMLY HARD. even if you take time to study the book by yourself. and if you dont do it her way, even if your answer is right, she'll take an excessive amount off. and worst of all, you CANT USE CALCULATERS DURING TEST!!!!

5.0
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MATH1000
Mar 11, 2009

I had her at NOVA. When I had her I complained like crazy. But not that I moved on to other math teachers, I wish I could have her back. She was always open for help and made sure her point was across. Very good :)

2.0
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MGF1106
May 2, 2009

As if liberal arts math wasn't weird enough, this woman makes it vastly more difficult. The material isn't too tough but it's impossible to learn from a woman who can barely speak any English, and whose handwriting is borderline illegible. Also, don't bother asking questions 'cause she won't answer them, and she nitpicks every aspect of her tests.

3.0
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MAP2302
May 3, 2009

This is what the real advance college class looks like. She expect to knw alots of stuff, one must knows all the math skill since you were born. there r still point to improve on her handwritting n' clearity in the class. but if u show u work hard, she def.will help u. this class is tough so i recommend to non-lady people who want challenge.

1.0
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MGF1106
Oct 19, 2009

I honestly do not know how can anyone say she is "good" or worse "great". I consider myself a great student all my other classes I do great. BUT WITH HER IS IMPOSSIBLE.. SO PLEASE IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY YOUR SEMESTER DO NOT.....DO NOT TAKE HER I BEG YOU!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH0024
Nov 12, 2009

She will stop the class to make sure you understand the material. Simplifies everything, somethings a bit too much. She's great.

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MAT0024
Dec 27, 2009

this teacher is extremely hard. tests are hard, all homework is to be printed out online and completed by next class. if you dont show up for one class consider just dropping the class because you will get so behind. teacher has a strong accent and is very hard to understand. math labs are soooo hard!! we never used our book once the whole semester

4.0
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MAC1106
Mar 17, 2010

Good. Your attention is nessasary. quizes are hard if you dont study.

1.0
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MGF1106
Apr 13, 2010

All i can say is WOW! ive never had a teacher as bad as this one. She isnt willing to help anyone. Her tests are ridiculous. Ive had to teach myself all the chapters. I think im going to fail her class. And im really good at math and always get A's DO NOT TAKE HER YOU WILL FAIL! TRUST ME!

5.0
2.0
MAC1114
May 3, 2010

I'm currently a tutor . What I love what I learned from her . She is great!!!. She proved everything for us to make the formular easy to understand ! If you love math and love to challenges yourself , take her . She is very helpful to explain things you don't understand .

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MAC2311
May 5, 2010

this is the worst math teacher!

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MGF1006
May 7, 2010

Just don?t do it. No calculator, no scantrons no multiple choice. Tests are hard. Even with a correct answer if you don?t properly show work she docks you points.

2.0
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MGF1106
May 11, 2010

OMG this is the worst teacher I have ever had. You can't understand what she says and she teaches on an overhead from her desk. She told me I was doing good, not to worry,but then I saw my grade and she gave me a F. DO NOT take her class.

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MAT0024
May 17, 2010

This teacher does not care if you try. She does not give partial credit. She has a heavy accent and is difficult to understand. She will give you an F even if you attend all classes and do all the homework. If like your gpa Don't take this terrible teacher.

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MAT0024
Jun 10, 2010

she has a very heavy polish accent; sit in the front of the class and you should be fine. She explaines alot, will stop just to make sure that you understand. very nice person.

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MATH0024
Jul 20, 2010

ONE OF THE WORST TEACHER EVER!! Her accent SO heavy and not understandable, instead of givin u the MAIN IDEA on how to solve the problems she give you details.man sometimes she speeds through a section leaving many people cluless. DONT TAKE IT! ,DONT TAKE IT. and if math is your weakness RUN FOR YOUR LIFE...

2.0
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MGF1106
Sep 11, 2010

The WORST teacher EVER!! Her accent is almost impossible to comprehend. When you don't understand in class she does not want to review. Always says "Did you study?" or "you have to come to my office" She often become very rude when every someone asked her to explain a problem again. DO NOT TAKE HER!!! Trust me you will regret it!

1.0
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MGF1106
Oct 20, 2010

Lib. Arts Math I. Tests differ from material you cover in book. Hard to explain. She teaches it to make it seem easy and then you manage to get through the homework and figure you'll do well on the test and then you sit there and look at the test and think wtf is this. What math teacher puts vocabulary in their test anyway. Big mistake

2.0
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MGF1106
Oct 29, 2010

I was scoring 80's to 90s in my quizzes and when I'd arrive on the day of the exams, I'd go there thinking I knew what was on the book without a problem, and yet, rude awakening,everything was different on the exam.Would not recommend to anyone who can't dedicate all their time to this class.That's what you'll need if you want to pass this class!

1.0
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MGF1106
Nov 4, 2010

I took this course and assumed that I would do well because I've taken several math classes and my grades have always been B or higher. Her tests are not multiple choice and you must show all work to get full credit. You are only graded on tests so if you are a bad test taker good luck trying to pass this class!

2.0
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MAC2311
Nov 22, 2010

Run for your life! I had this professor fall semester and was using my old high school calculus notes because the ones she gave made no sense. She is also very difficult to understand because of her accent and her writing doesn't help either. The manner in which she explained the lessons was very roundabout she was never on point.

1.0
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CALC2311
Mar 26, 2011

Don't take her, just don't!!!! It's not even about her accent...It's her style of teaching. Also, even if you think that you KNOW the material, just wait until you get your graded exam back :-), she takes points off for every detail. I am an overall a good student with high GPA and it was the very first class that I dropped.

3.0
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MGF1106
Apr 7, 2011

Tests are extremely hard and professor is hard to understand. She will help you in her office all you need, but even if you think you know the material, your grade will prove otherwise on the exams. She takes off points for every little things.

1.0
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MGF1106
May 2, 2011

Very hard to understand because of her accent and doesn't explain the problems. the only time you need to attend the class is for the test and you will have to teach yourself. Don't take her.

2.0
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MGF1106
May 2, 2011

This teacher is HORRIBLE do not take her i am pretty good at math but she doesn't know how to explain things clearly and she makes her exams A LOT HARDER then what she explains in her class. DO NOT TAKE HER!

1.0
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MGF1106
May 6, 2011

I just checked my grades and I recieved an F. I am not happy since I spent time in her office and she reassured me that I would do fine. I am scheduled to graduate and have been on the deans list every semester except for this one. I would absolutely not reccomend her to anyone her tests are way to hard compared to what we learn.

3.0
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MGF1106
May 7, 2011

Although I passed her class with a C, it was all due to my own studying and even then, I barely understood her tests, they were very hard. You'll study your hardest and when the test is put in front of you,the material will look different. Don't take her if you aren't a math person or it will be very difficult.

5.0
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MAC2312
Jul 30, 2011

Ms.Adamska is the absolute best math professor I've ever had. Even though her quizzes can be a bit challenging, she explains EVERYTHING in detail through out the class. If you want to pass, pay attention and learn the concepts, don't just expect to breeze through. It's your responsibility.

4.0
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MAT1033
Aug 15, 2011

I hate all my teachers. But THIS teacher is the BEST I ever had like Drake!

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MAC2313
Sep 25, 2011

Very hard class. I usually love math but completely hate this class. I've never failed a class before but this might be my first. Be prepared to put 200% into this class to pass. Huge emphasis on trig knowledge, very hard tests, hard to understand. Run away!

3.0
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MAC2313
Sep 28, 2011

Way too difficult. Way more homework than any other class I had before plus she doesn't teach how to solve problems. Lots of proofs on the tests. Very hard to pass. Don't even think about it. RUN my friend, RUN.

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MAC2313
Dec 15, 2011

Perfect teacher for graduate, students. Yeah, she knows a lot, but college students don't have all the knowledge she expect us to have. You will have an overload of homework, basically all chapters exercides plus webassign which is extracredit. You will have lots of proofs in the tests and no calculators allowed. Good luck. She is hardcore.

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MGF1106
May 7, 2012

She was a gret prof. I found it easy to learn the subject matter from her. She was very fair and worked with you if eeded. As long s you show true effort and willingness to learn she will be happy to help you out. Showing up for each class and participating was key for me and should be for someone taking her class. Overall, an excelent teacher.

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MAC2311
Oct 21, 2012

I'm a great student and i get good grades, but with this teacher that wasn't possible. She is terrible, and i mean terrible. Take my word for it and RUN! RUN FAST!I took her regardless of the reviews because i thought i could do it but nope.

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MATH0028
Mar 30, 2013

I love maths back in high school but after taking her class i totally HATE maths. She's HORRIBLE!! The class started with 28 students and 19 drop the class because of her attitude.She gives a lot of homework and it still doesn't help because she grades hard. I WOULDN'T recommed this class to my WORST ENEMY.

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MAC2311
Apr 9, 2013

This teacher is someone that you should not take. If you want to pass Calculus with an A, then don't take her. Her tests and quizzes are meant to fail students. Find another professor.

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MAT0028
May 7, 2013

Horrible... just plain horrible

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MAC2311
May 10, 2013

Do not take her! she sits in front on class and write on her notepad for her examples. her handwriting is illegible. when you ask her questions, she says the same thing over and over again. DON'T WANTS YOUR TIME AND MONEY!

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MAC2313
Aug 10, 2013

Brilliant professor. Be prepared to work your butt off if you have wholes in knowledge of math. "Everything is game from the first grade" she says and she means it. For those who want the strongest knowledge of a certain level of math, I implore you to take this professor, everyone else... Good luck. Extremely TOUGH professor. Enroll with caution.

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MAC2313
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2013

350 words can't begin to describe the benefit of taking Dr. Adamska for math. She teaches you to think plain and simple. Passing Broward college is one thing, but surviving a University is another and the problem solving skills I gained from her teaching have been invaluable in any mathematic or scientific endeavor since.

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MGF1106
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 21, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HER is you aren't good in math! She only grades the test but gives a lot of homework that does not count! She does not give reviews and does not help you she just says "see me in my office". She gives no opportunity for extra credit and just sits down writing notes on her touch pad. Boring class, does not make class fun AT ALL

2.0
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MAT1033
Dec 3, 2013

Don't take her if you are horrible at math. Her course load is heavy and you can barely understand her. Detest her class!

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MAC2233
Dec 19, 2013

Worst Professor ever. I was taking Business calc with professor Saltsman and he was okay he used to help us a lot, but 75% of the semester professor saltsman had to leave and broward college assigned this teacher for the class! shes the WORST TEACHER EVER! SHE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE! SHE WONT EVEN GIVE YOU ONE EXTRA POINT IF YOU NEED IT!

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MAT1033
Dec 19, 2013

Worst teacher ever! seriously i tried everything talked to her tryed to do extra credit and still got an f shes the worst a you cant understand her

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MAT1033
Dec 20, 2013

The worst! Just the worst. Lord have mercy. Just don't, don't,don't, don't take her class; Save yourself my brothers and sisters. Save yourself

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MAC1114
Dec 22, 2013

This is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. she does not teach she only shows the problems and the solutions on the board, which can be taken from a solution manual. she's very rude and she will put you down in front of the class if you don't know (remember) something from past math courses. RUN! More than half the class dropped!! RUNNNN

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MAC2311
Apr 9, 2014

Halina is the best math teacher I've ever had. Everyone who rates her poorly here does her a disservice. She painstakingly goes through every concept and answers every question. All you have to do is pay attention and practice and you will do well. If you're an idiot, don't take her. But if you don't love math in the first place, why take calculus?

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MAT1033
Grade: D
Dec 18, 2014

She has a strong accent and she's really boring. I actually love math but she just confused me. ALEKS helped me understand the material and she makes you take tests over the weekend!! Overall, I wish I never took her class. Don't take her.

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MAC2313
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2014

This teacher will drill you and push you to EXTREME LIMIT. He teaching style decent put grading RIGOROUS. She very detailed and you must know THEORY BETTER THAN PRACTICE PROBLEMS MOST TEST QUESTION ARE PROOF. Haliana Admaska SURVIVOR KIT101 PAY ATTENTION TAKE PART IN LECTURE GO TO HER IN OFFICE HOUR . SHOW IMPROVEMENT ENROLL WITH CAUTION!!

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MAT1033
Feb 18, 2015

This was a hard class. I just barely passed. If not for my math-tutor of a boyfriend, I couldn't have. She's hard to understand with her thick accent and none of the material or tests matched what she covered in class. I would not recommend her, especially if you're not good with math or taking tests.

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MAC2312
Feb 27, 2015

As far as teaching, she's great & isn't too hard to understand, but her quizzes are insane! She quiz you every 2 weeks & literally ask you about things you learned years ago. She thinks if you dk everything b4 calc2 you shouldnt pass. Like she always say "anything you learned from kindergarten is in play." Her quizzes are impossible. Don't do it !

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MAC2312
Grade: B+
Aug 6, 2015

I took her for calc 2 and differential equations, She has always been straight to the point, an interesting about her is that she doesn't use calculators. She'll put just as much work as you do to help you pass . At the end of her class take what she says seriously and you will be more disciplined in mathematics and life.

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MAC2312
Oct 23, 2015

She is the hardest professor I have ever taken. I remember solving almost every problem in the book just to get an 80% on my test. The good part is that she let us take each test home after being graded to re do them and turn them in for extra credit. I am so grateful for having the chance to have her as my professor, made me disciplined in math.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

B-

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
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D (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 5 reported grades
A+: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
D: 1
C: 1
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