3.2

Janette Padgitt

Science - Northwest Missouri State University

3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
93
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

93

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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3

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2

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What Students Say

Very organized, descriptive and caring

GENBIO - 5.0 rating

tests don't reflect notes, very nice person, but hard tests

BIO102 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (1)
D+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 1
D+: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

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5.0

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GENERALBIOLOGY

5.0

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102

4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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5.0

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4.0

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3.7

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Reviews (93)
5.0
2.0
GENBIO
Oct 10, 2001

Very organized, descriptive and caring. Tests are kinda of hard. Take her!

3.0
4.0
BIO102
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2001

tests don't reflect notes, very nice person, but hard tests

5.0
3.0
GENBIO
Nov 26, 2001

very good first year teacher, highly recommended!!!!

3.0
2.0
BIO
Jan 10, 2002

boring & unsure of herself; do not take her

2.0
3.0
BIO
Jan 28, 2002

she skips all over the place & doesn't appear to know the subject matter

2.0
4.0
BIO
Apr 9, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIOLAB
Apr 19, 2002

No Comments

3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Oct 14, 2002

teaches on a high school level.........boring! study for test cuz they're hard

4.0
3.0
102
Oct 26, 2002

Lot's of note taking. Study notes and you'll do great on tests.

5.0
3.0
GENBIO
Nov 4, 2002

Awesome teacher!! Notes match her tests perfectly..will need to study though

1.0
4.0
04102
Nov 5, 2002

She reads stright off of her slides and her lectures are dry and boring

3.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 6, 2002

Study the conclusions of slides and the tests will be easy.

3.0
4.0
BIO
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2002

She lectures like a elementary teacher, very hard test. SUCKS

2.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 12, 2002

just reads off power point slides. i had to force myself to go to the class.

4.0
2.0
BIO102
Nov 13, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 14, 2002

Very Nice, but tests are hard. Always read from powerpoint slides..ZzzZzzzZZzzz

3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Dec 2, 2002

Easy, but boring! Are we in pre-school? Can't we read the power points ourse

2.0
2.0
BIO
Dec 13, 2002

not very good at lecturing

3.0
3.0
BIO
Dec 26, 2002

easy class the way she lectures, but tests hard..then again, we are in college

4.0
4.0
BIO
Mar 10, 2003

She is boaring, but her slides although very repetitive is strait from test. you definetly have to studying to get above a c.

3.0
5.0
BIO
Apr 1, 2003

Too much information. Test are really hard. Don't take her!

3.0
4.0
04102
Apr 23, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
May 13, 2003

I hated her as a teacher, she seems like a nice person, I just couldnt comprehend her lectures.

4.0
4.0
GENBIO
Oct 30, 2003

She is very nice and if you have questions for her about ANYTHING, she will help you during office hours. BUT her lectures are very boring, her tests are pretty hard, too. She goes pretty fast and there is a lot of info on tests. She's good though.

2.0
4.0
GENBIO
Nov 2, 2003

Very, very boring. You WILL fall asleep in this class. Her tests are hard and she will not help you.

2.0
5.0
BIO
Nov 10, 2003

If you want to fail Bio then take her. Her test are extremely hard. She give you a ton of information in a very short time. She doesn't spend much time in her office willing to help her students.

3.0
4.0
BIOLAB
Nov 13, 2003

comes up with some stupid ass ideas for lab experiments. has very little common sense.

5.0
3.0
BIO
Nov 18, 2003

Lectures are boring but is willing to answer any questions. Study for tests n you should be able to pull off a B.

4.0
3.0
BIOI
Dec 1, 2003

Fairly hard class, takes some studyin but overall not horrible.

4.0
3.0
GENBIO
Dec 10, 2003

Really nice lady, but tries to trick you on tests.

5.0
1.0
BOLAB
Dec 12, 2003

I didnt really have her... but one of her student teachers taught the class He was excellent

4.0
2.0
BIO
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2004

Sometimes a little hard to follow, but she'd help you with anything if you ask. If you know the slides you'll do well on the test.

3.0
4.0
BIO
May 3, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
May 4, 2004

She is very nice and helpful but harder then hell. She gives you outlines to help study from but they are 2-3 pages long. the final is comprehensive! ouch

3.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
May 11, 2004

VERY HARD CLASS. test are terrible and she goes SO FAST. hard to keep up with. need lots and lots of extra help for this class

4.0
3.0
BIO
Aug 21, 2004

She reads off the power points = really boring. Her tests are fairly hard, some tricky questions, but a lot of small details that you'll need to know. You'll learn a lot if you pay attention & study..but if you're a slacker take someone else!

3.0
5.0
GENBIO
Aug 31, 2004

She is so hard to understand bc her lectures go by way to fast... she doesn't really care if you understand them either

4.0
3.0
BIO
Sep 26, 2004

Class isn't that hard unless you have never paid attention to anything about biology. Pretty boring, and it never really seems like she wants to be there.

3.0
5.0
BIO
Oct 25, 2004

Hard class! I'm usually a 4.0 student, but barely gettin by in her class. tests are hard and she's really general...if you ask her about details, she'll tell you, but quickly and in terms you can't understand.

4.0
3.0
BIO
Oct 31, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
BIO102
Nov 16, 2004

She lectures right out of the book, and makes it interesting. Very clear and easy to talk to. Tests are easy if you read the book and go to class. I never had to study except the night before, and there is NO homework, which is nice if you're a good test-taker.

4.0
5.0
BIO
Nov 16, 2004

She is a nice lady, but her class is really hard. The tests are very tough, she doesn't spend much time on subjects, and you have to read to get it figured out. She will help you if you go see her. There is just too much info to know for this class, and tests.

5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 18, 2004

I loved this class....if you are willing to pay attention in lectures, follow along and do your work, then you will be fine. I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot! I loved it.

3.0
4.0
BIO
Dec 14, 2004

She goes very fast and needs to slow it down a little bit. I didn't see the need to try to pound out the hole book in one semester, instead she could have slowed down and I think this would of help a lot of students out quite a bit.

5.0
2.0
GENERALBIOLOGY
Dec 15, 2004

She is a very good teacher and she knows what she is talking about. Make sure you print off all the notes before class. It makes it easier to take notes and to listen to her. Read the book and fill out the study guides and you should be fine. Work and it and its a great class.

1.0
5.0
BIOLOGY1
Dec 21, 2004

She sucks as a teacher. She is unclear about material and can't keep a steady flow of things. She makes questions very tricky on tests which is stupid, she's not helping anyone out. I don't suggest her as a biology teacher if u want to pass the class.

5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Jan 14, 2005

She is a good teacher. Pay attention and go to class. Hard test, but you actually learn in this class. You have to work really hard, but the payoff is one that you will definately benefit from. If you don't have a general interest in bio, take this class with a different teacher.

4.0
5.0
GENBIO
Apr 1, 2005

Well biology as a whole is hard. She goes really quick, around a chapter a day. Biology takes a lot of studying. Test are hard, all multiple choice. If you get her good luck, hold on it goes quick, and have fun.

5.0
1.0
BIO
Apr 2, 2005

Straight forward, study some, do everything she says to do. I went to SI too.

4.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Apr 4, 2005

If you pay attention and study, the class is easy.

3.0
4.0
GENBIO
Apr 8, 2005

Definitely a pretty tough class, but you get the grade you deserve. If you study a lot before the test, you should do fine...there are no surprises on the tests. If you don't study, the class will seem incredibly tough. Make sure you print off the notes. They help A LOT.

4.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Apr 13, 2005

She is nice enough but her lectures are really boring. She basically just reads from the power point slides BUT takes random attendance and occassional pop quizzes. So GO TO CLASS. The SI's have boosted my test grades by 10% each time. See if Schaffer is open before taking Padgitt.

2.0
5.0
GENBIO
May 12, 2005

extremely boring. Does not teach but reads off the powerpoint presentation. Study guide for final is 7 pages long.

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Jul 5, 2005

Knows what she is talking about. Very nice. One of the best instructors that I ever had. Study and you'll do very well.

5.0
3.0
GENBIO
Jul 12, 2005

I thought she was an awesome teacher, especially now that I am in Anatomy & Physiology, my notes from her class are really helpful!! I learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
GENBIO
Nov 1, 2005

She is an awesome teacher and she loves what she is doing and she is easy to follow. Gives you a study guide for the tests and if you know how to do those then you will be fine.

1.0
5.0
GENBIO
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2005

She is a horrable teacher, all she does is read off the overhead and doesn't teach. It's almost if she is to smart to come down and teach at a students level.

4.0
3.0
GENBIO
Grade: D+
Nov 2, 2005

She's not easy, but she's not horrible either. You can get by not going to class a few times because her notes are online. Study Guides are helpful. I halfway studied for each test and got 80%s on most of them.

5.0
4.0
04102
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2005

She knows what she's talking about!

1.0
5.0
GENBIO
Nov 29, 2005

If you take her class on Tuesday/Thursday she will make you come to 15 min of lecture after taking a test.

2.0
4.0
GENBIO
Dec 4, 2005

This class is horrible!!!!

1.0
4.0
BIO101
Jan 2, 2006

doesnt explain things well

4.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Jan 18, 2006

She was one of the best teachers I have had so far. She seems to really like what she is teaching. As long at you go to class and make an effort you will be fine. You have to study but it's not that bad

4.0
2.0
BIO1
Mar 14, 2006

class not too hard. go to the SI. way too many details in lecture though. my mitochondria are still shriveled from being talked about so much

3.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Mar 16, 2006

she's kind of a ****. i got an a, but i had to study a lot for it. i wouldn't recommend her

3.0
4.0
BIO1
Mar 29, 2006

she just reads her notes with not much help... alot of material to cover and not much time. test are hard

1.0
5.0
BIO
Mar 29, 2006

She was a b*tch. I dont recommend her because she doesnt help I approached her a couple of times for help and she told me each time to go to the tutor center but I was already going so dont expect her to help you at all.

1.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
Apr 14, 2006

SHE IS SO HARD! do not take her!!! I barely got a D and studied my butt off, there are so many good biology teachers that will help you out a lot more, so stay far far away! She talks to you like you are a little kid, and she makes you take sooo many notes and tries to trick you on the tests. Impossible to get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
GENERALBIOLOGY
May 11, 2006

Very nice professor. IF you actually go to class, you will be fine. Her tests are directly off of her powerpoint presentations. You have to study to do well in this class. It is very easy to get a good grade if you try.

1.0
3.0
BIO102
Sep 14, 2006

She is not a good Biology teacher. Personally, it seems as if she's more interested in getting through her power point by the end of the class than if people actually understand the information or even copy it all down before she switches slides. Her class is a total waste of time and her only redeeming quality is that her class slides are online.

5.0
2.0
BIO102
Sep 23, 2006

Okay, she isn't bad. I got an A. seriously, study, take notes. She is really nice, it seems. Tests come off powerpoint, but it is a good idea to read the book

4.0
3.0
BIO104
Oct 6, 2006

I can't say she is the best teacher, but she definately is among the easiest. I love Biology, and I love to study it! That's just me, but if you don't like it, at least go in with a good attitude. This isn't a class you can blow off, none of the bio teachers are and you really really have to work hard, STUDY she gives you the notes on ecompanio

4.0
4.0
BIO0410
Oct 18, 2006

she is a great teacher if you get the material... she works with you. i think she is a great teacher...

3.0
3.0
BIO09
Nov 12, 2006

She is an alright teacher. Before going to class make sure and print off the power point slide show because she does go too fast through the slide show to copy it all down, plus it is easier to study from. Also, go to class, sometimes she has surprise quizes or videos or things that count for a grade.

4.0
3.0
BIO102
Nov 14, 2006

Mrs. Padgitt was a pretty good teacher. All the test questions come from the notes which are on ecompanion. Lectures kind of boring because she basically reads the notes...only a couple assignments/quizzes...SI's really helped with this class. She takes attendance everyday which kinda sucks.

4.0
2.0
GENBIOI
Nov 16, 2006

Good teacher. Pay attention in class and go to a few SI's and you will get an A. Attendence is taken at the start of every class but is only 5% of your grade.

3.0
3.0
BIO102
Dec 7, 2006

You have to go to class! The SI helped out a lot. Shes sort of confusing and you really do have to pay attention and study a lot to get a good grade.

4.0
3.0
BIO102
Feb 8, 2007

I like her. If you commit to the class (come and actually study), she's more than fair. Also, she's pretty attractive-- why no other hot peppers?

3.0
3.0
BIOL102
Apr 27, 2007

Reads a powerpoint to you every day. Sometimes adds to them. Most students print off the slides and take notes on them. Offers nothing in class to hold your attention; I often struggled to stay awake. Makes attendance on Fridays extra credit when no one shows up, which will help your grade. Moves fast through material. Tests are 104/100.

4.0
5.0
BIO102
Sep 18, 2007

this is probly the worst class i have ever taken!!!!

2.0
4.0
GENBIO
Nov 9, 2007

if you dont attend class...beware..she has occasional attendance checks. Also when she is lecturing, try to stay awake. The hour and 15 minutes tends to go by extremely slow and there is a ot on info. packed into that time.

4.0
1.0
GENBIO
Nov 13, 2007

EASY CLASS. She covers a lot of material, but all of her notes are on e-companion, and she knows what she's talking about. Read the textbook chapters and go to the SI before the test. Weekly quizzes are easy. I never went to class and always got B's on my test.

1.0
5.0
BIO101
Nov 13, 2007

very hard to understand...

1.0
5.0
BIO102
Nov 20, 2007

When asked questions in class she refuses to answer w/ responses such as I dont know what you are asking or I dont understand what you mean EVERYTIME She covers tons of material quickly, gives attendence checks if anyone leaves the classroom,drops class grades for cell phone usage, and if you ask for help understand that she will make you feel dumb

2.0
5.0
BIO102
Dec 7, 2007

She is not a good professor at all. I you can stay asleep from her boring lectures you might be ok. She also takes most of her test questions from the book not her slides. I would not reccommend her at all.

3.0
2.0
BIO102
May 19, 2008

I don't know what others are talking about. This class is cake. She goes over what you need to do, and everything is in the book too. Just study and its easy.

4.0
4.0
GENBIO
Nov 22, 2008

Overall, she is a pretty tough teacher. It's hard to stay alert in class because she is boring and her quiz and test questions are pretty tricky. Make sure you know practically ALL the material everytime or the trick questions will most likely lower your grade a lot.

1.0
5.0
GENBIO
Jan 9, 2009

She is by far the worst teacher I've ever had in my life - I think somewhere deep down she might have a clue what she's talking about, but it definitely doesn't show. She won't help if you come to her, impossible to work with, very rude to students - I'm annoyed that I had to waste $700 taking her class!

4.0
4.0
GENBIO
Jan 30, 2010

I struggled in the beginning of the semester, however, once I went to her office hours she was EXTREMELY helpful and she answered a lot of my questions. My test grades went from 70s to 90s based upon her help. You must make an effort to get her help if you're struggling or else her lectures are completely confusing.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 12, 2010

She is very good, talks a little fast but is willing to repeat. Her class is entirely based off her powerpoints, as they summerize the book. I noticed she wrote the lab book ,so I used that to study as well. I have an A in the class and in lab, and got 2 A's and a B on the tests, easy weekly, quizzes. She has an SI and extra credit oppertunities

2.0
3.0
GENBIO
Nov 6, 2010

As long as you make Biology class your life, you'll do fine. I got an A in the class because I went to as many SI's as possible and studied my butt off! Lab's help a lot. If you ask her questions in class, she tells you the answer too fast for you to write it down and goes on to the next question. Don't use your book at all, just powerpoints.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Dec 24, 2010

Fairly easy class, her tests and quizzes are completely over the powerpoints. Randomly checks attendance and will bump you a grade. A grade is very low, (87%). Got an A in the class. Study the powerpoints and you'll be fine!

5.0
3.0
BIO102
Apr 24, 2011

Miss Padgitt is a very good teacher. But you must study for the test. You will struggle if you do not pay attention or study for test. Miss Padgitt knows her Shit

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (1)
D+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 1
D+: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.22 avg change
Jan
Jan
Apr
Nov
Dec
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BOLAB

5.0

(1)

GENERALBIOLOGY

5.0

(2)

102

4.0

(1)

BIOLAB

4.0

(2)

BIOI

4.0

(1)
+13 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BIOLOGY1

5.0

04102

4.0

BIO0410

4.0

GENBIO

3.7

BIOLOGY

3.6

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