4.4

Jean Walling

Mathematics - Ferris State University

4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

68%

Would Retake

95

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

jean goes WAY too fast, everyday is very repetitive, i slept alot, went to class very little, learned very little, tests are ok, quizzes are pop, HATED IT

MATH110 - 2.0 rating

By far the best professor i have had yet

MATH115 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (6)
A (5)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 22 reported grades
B+: 6
A: 5
A+: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Caring (8)
Gives good feedback (7)
Lots of homework (7)
EXTRA CREDIT (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Tough grader (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
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Reviews (95)
4.0
2.0
MATH
Feb 14, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MATH216
Feb 19, 2003

The only math class I passed on the first try and it was all because of her.

5.0
1.0
120
Mar 17, 2003

She is awesome!!

5.0
1.0
MATH
Mar 25, 2003

No Comments

3.0
4.0
MATH120
Apr 23, 2003

Good teacher if you have taken the course before. Does not answer questions very well. Teaches as though you have taken the class before. Not good for students who don't like to speak up and be heard.

3.0
3.0
MATH115
May 5, 2003

Be prepared to ask questions and stay on top of homework if you want a good grade. She teaches fast and it gets confusing. Take Proffesor Price for Math.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Oct 28, 2003

She is a great teacher. I learned alot from her. She answers all your questions. It may seem like she is going slow but once you go home to do your homework you'll remember how to do the problems. She gives quizzes once a week which is so easy!!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Oct 30, 2003

Wonderful teacher. She goes through each step and answers all questions asked. Nice personality!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Nov 5, 2003

She is an excellent teacher. Failed Math last year with Burns and now have an A all due to Professor Walling. Great help and great teacher all around.

2.0
5.0
MATH110
Nov 10, 2003

jean goes WAY too fast, everyday is very repetitive, i slept alot, went to class very little, learned very little, tests are ok, quizzes are pop, HATED IT!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Nov 30, 2003

Very helpful, teaches clearly and very kind and understanding

4.0
2.0
MATH110
Dec 4, 2003

she wants you to do well, so she will answer any questions you have. In high school i got D's, and i did much better in this class because of her.

5.0
1.0
MATH126
Dec 4, 2003

I got an A in this class due to the wonderful teaching style of Prof. Walling.Great teaching style and not too bad on the eyes either! Sit up front for a good view of this Prof!

1.0
4.0
MATH110
Dec 12, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Feb 4, 2004

Even though I got a D I still liked her and she tried really hard to help me pass. Great teacher.

4.0
2.0
MATH130
Sep 1, 2004

Professor Walling is pretty cool, she's friendly and explains things very clearly.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Sep 21, 2004

great teacher. makes sure everyone in the class knows what she is talking about before she moves on. i would recomend her to anyone that is taking 110. great teacher.

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Oct 25, 2004

Really tries to make sure everyone understands how to do things, friendly, lets you drop two quizes from your grade, pretty easy class all around

5.0
3.0
MATH130
Nov 1, 2004

She really makes sure eveyone knows what is going on... isnt intimidating to talk to at all! lets you know when theres a "pop quiz". Easy to learn a lot, very little homework assigned

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Nov 5, 2004

She is awesome, very helpful and she explains everything very clearly, she will make sure that you understand it. There is never anything unexpected, she is always letting you know ahead of time. She always gives homework, but it's not required, just of your favor! She is really good!

5.0
3.0
MATH130
Nov 15, 2004

Explains everything very clearly, also extremely nice. Best choice for the class.

5.0
4.0
MATH130
Dec 7, 2004

Her teaching method makes the class extrememly easy to understand. She makes sure that everyone knows whats going on and is concerned with whether or not you understand the material. She also gives the BEST "pop quizzes" I definitly recommend her for math 130! She's the best!

5.0
1.0
MATH130
Dec 17, 2004

Wonderful teacher!! Recommend her to anyone. Very helpful and easy to talk to. Get an A in the class and don't take the final. Get a B and the final is still optional. Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
MATH130
Jan 3, 2005

she is great teacher. her methods of teaching are very helpful and she tries to give real life examples for her math problems. she is also so nice and always willing to help you based on your schedule when you dont understand something.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2005

Great teacher. Extremely nice, and wants you to do good in her class. Take her!

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Aug 31, 2005

shes really nice and easy to talk too! she drops two quizzes and gave us extra credit in out quiz section so if we miss class we dont have a complete zero. thats the****!

5.0
1.0
MATH126
Sep 25, 2005

ive always hated math. she is great, i understand it and she moves at the perfect pace. id recommend her to anyone. also, she only gives odds for hw

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Dec 16, 2005

She is a great teacher and was really easy to understand. Make sure you make it to all of her classes or it's really easy to fall behind.

3.0
1.0
MATH130
Dec 24, 2005

Everything she teaches is easy, you do get good grade. The problem is that you are not prepared for calculus. She gives you cheat sheet for the tests.

5.0
3.0
126
Apr 19, 2006

Pretty hard class, but if you do your homework and go to class you can get a good grade. She is VERY helpful. The class starts off really easy, but by the end of the semester its pretts hard. She is very good at what she does and even at 8 am i stayed awake.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Oct 20, 2006

easy class...easy teacher...quizzes come straight from homework...test are easy as hell...she would make calc and stats easy as hell

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Nov 3, 2006

she was a great teacher, explains everything very well, quizes come from ur homework, very easy class to get an A in, and you don't really even need to pay atention

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Mar 13, 2007

Easy trig class...quizzes throughout the semester..around 10..they come straight from hmwk problems...4 tests including a final...very easy..similiar to end of chapter questions...gives bonus pts...helpful and understanding...drops lowest quiz..and if u have 3 or less absences..raises lowest test a full letter grade

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Apr 14, 2007

Best math teacher I have EVER had! I never understood math until her. I never liked math until I understood it because of her. If math isn't easy for you take her because she knows how to explain it. Do your homework and go to class and you'll do even better. Very nice, very helpful. I highly recommend her!

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Apr 23, 2007

She is a totally amazing teacher. Very clear and does each step-by-step, which is easy for me. She is strict on attendance and I wish I wouldn't had assumed to ace this class by not practicing the homework because now I have a C. BUT, its an easy A.

4.0
5.0
MATH115
Apr 25, 2007

She was cool. She really enjoys teaching and it shows. She goes out of her way to help. Her class is tough but she shows lots of examples and never makes you feel stupid if you ask questions...Overall good professor!

5.0
1.0
MATH010
Oct 14, 2007

She's the best math teacher I've ever had. I never understood math until she taught it to me.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Nov 8, 2007

She is good!

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Oct 29, 2008

Very nice and very helpful. Teaches you so you understand it. Tests are pretty easy and she tells you exactly what is going to be on them so you know what to study. I really like her and want to take her for Math 115.

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Dec 21, 2008

LOVED this teacher! I never liked math or enjoyed it before but she turned that around. She makes things easy to understand and always answers questions. She always reviews before tests and makes sure she's covered all the info that is on them. HIGHLY recommend her! :)

4.0
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MATH110
Jan 6, 2009

Well, I hadn't taken algebra in over 6 years, and I was able to get a B in her class. She does move a little fast, but she is very nice and very helpful. Make sure you go to class and ask questions and you'll be just fine. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Apr 22, 2009

She is a very good teacher, she makes sure you understand the material and her tests are reasonably put together.

5.0
2.0
TRIG120
Nov 15, 2009

Amazing teacher! Her homework is optional, tests and quizzes are not that hard, if you pay attention in class. Recommended if taking Trig 120.

4.0
2.0
MATH115
Dec 17, 2009

Best math teacher I have ever had. All my math teachers prior to her have been confusing when teaching the material, she made everything crystal, just be sure to ask questions if you have any.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Jan 2, 2010

She is awesome and really cares about the success of her students. Go to class! Math builds, don't miss and expect to get A's!

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Apr 27, 2010

Great teacher.

4.0
3.0
MATH110
Apr 29, 2010

She was a great teacher, explained things very well and for the students to understand. Everyone in her class did very good in her class. Homework on webassign was helpful. She is genuine

5.0
2.0
MATH110
May 21, 2010

She is a must have teacher!!!!Very helpful and no book for her class, it's all online. So if you are looking for a great teacher and to save money take her.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Nov 3, 2010

Awesome Prof! Extremely helpful and no book.. I will def take her for all of my math classes

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Nov 11, 2010

I loved her as a math teacher. She was the best math teacher that I personally had all my life. She is very clear about her standards, and teaches math very clearly.

5.0
1.0
MATH010
Dec 10, 2010

Such an amazing teacher. Very easy to understand. Teaches through repetition, which is the only way to learn math. Very nice. Very helpful. If you have a hard time with math, take her! She makes math easy. Homework every night, but it isn't collected. Do it because it helps. You will get points for doing it too when she checks your notebook.

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Dec 23, 2010

Mrs. Walling was very helpful and easy to understand. If you don't understand something she will stop class and go over it until you do, even if it is for one person. I recommend her to anyone taking this class.

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Jan 4, 2011

Professor Walling is easy to understand and walks through the material step by step. Great Professor and I urge everyone to take her.

5.0
1.0
MATH126
Apr 21, 2011

Great theacher! Very helpful and easy to understand! Always willing to help! Take any math class with her that you can!

5.0
1.0
MATH126
May 10, 2011

She's very helpful and extremely good in teaching.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Nov 2, 2011

An amazing teacher. I have never gotten such a good grade in math ever!

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Nov 2, 2011

An amazing teacher. I have never gotten such a good grade in math ever!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Nov 9, 2011

SHE IS THE BEST MATH TEACHER.

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Nov 11, 2011

She is just simply an amazing professor. She knows what she's doing and she is very helpful with clarifying confusing sections. Six point quizzes are easy if you just review your notes before the class. Homework is online which at first can sometimes be difficult, but you get use to it. I RECOMMEND HER!

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Oct 23, 2012

super good teacher, really goes through and explains everything well. If you don't understand something, she takes the time and will explain it to you until you do understand.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Nov 7, 2012

This professor explains things when necessary but lets you do the learning you need to do. Aleks online math is very easy.

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Nov 9, 2012

She was fantastic. i would take her for every math class in i could. One of my favorite classes by far.

5.0
4.0
MTH115
Dec 8, 2012

Such a nice lady. She will help any student and is very nice to everyone. Keep up to date with the online homework and everything is easy from then on. Be sure to ask questions if you don't understand because she is more than happy to spend extra time with you helping you figure it out.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Mar 26, 2013

By far the best professor i have had yet. She is so nice and very helpful! I really wanted to get in her class but it was full. I emailed her and she let me in the class even though it was full. I would definitely recommend her :)

5.0
1.0
MTH110
Oct 28, 2013

Jean Walling is the best math teacher ever. She's so understanding and will actually take time to help you with any problems you may have.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Oct 31, 2013

She is really helpful

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Dec 12, 2013

I loved this teacher. She really cared for her students and wanted them to have good grades. She always gave extra credit points and always did problems on the board that you struggled with the day before. TEXT BOOK NOT NEEDED. She used online web assign which you will need. 100% recommend her as a teacher. She's amazing, and nice.

5.0
3.0
115
Dec 8, 2014

Professor Walling is the best professor I have had so far. She is very clear with what is expected out of her students and is completely willing to help you get the A. The course work is online but if you ask questions about the assignment, she will take you through it step by step in class. I would absolutely love to have her again.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Feb 4, 2015

Professor Walling is a great professor! Absolutely loved her class. She is very helpful, always meeting outside of class for her office hours whenever you needed. I would definitely take another class with her :)

3.0
3.0
MATH120
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2015

She was so helpful outside of class, she even came on her day off to meet with me. She teaches very fast so you HAVE to pay attention. All quizzes, formulas, and homework you have to study until the end of the course for all tests and homework is easy to fall behind on.

4.0
2.0
MATH115
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2015

All of the homework is online except for a select few. She gives chances to correct wrong answers and gives extensions on the homework if you missed the deadline. There is always an extra credit question on the quizzes and tests and if you have 3 or less absences at the end of the semester she gives an extra credit boost to your grade.

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2015

Mrs. Walling was an amazing math teacher. You could tell she genuinely cared about all her students and wanted them to all succeed. She does have a seating chart and an attendance policy but you also get extra credit for not having many absences. She goes out of her way to help her students!

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Grade: B+
Mar 28, 2016

Mrs. Walling is the best math teacher that I've ever had. Fantastic at explaining how she gets through problems; leaves out very little vital information. Tests are just like the homework. Additionally, she's a very kind person overall.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Nov 26, 2016
Would take again

Professor Walling is an amazing professor. She is really good at teaching math and if you can I would try to get in her classes. She gives you extra credit on every homework assignment if you do it in advance and she also gives out extra credit on tests. Definetly recommend having her it was a great class to ease myself into college.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

She genuinely cares if you're understanding the material she's teaching. I never worried about not understanding the lessons because she went over them throughly to make sure we all knew how to do it. I would recommend.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
3.0
MATH115
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Best math professor Ive ever had. Clear grading, not a lot of homework. She makes sure you understand the topic before moving on

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH115
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

She is a really good math professor and probably one of the most caring professors I have had at Ferris. She explains the material very well.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH115
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Walling has by far been the best math professor/teacher I've had my entire life. Math is not my subject (I struggle quite a bit) but she was able to help make math make so much more sense. She was patient and understanding with students and made sure to cover all course work in class. Would recommend her over and over.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH120
Grade: B+
Oct 28, 2019
Would take again

She is a really good professor. She gives you so many chances to ask questions and cares about you and your grade.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
MATH120
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

Trig with Jean Walling was a breeze! With Covid, she only gave lectures M,W,F and you could watch them whenever. She gave us 2 days to complete the hw, which was relatively easy. I would definitely rate her class a 10/10!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH115
Grade: C+
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was by far the worst experience that I have ever had with a math class. You can tell that this curriculum was made last-minute. No lectures and a barely-functioning third-party service were a recipe for disaster from the start.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MATH120
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Walling is an awesome prof. She explains lectures in great detail and the material you learn in class is what the homework and tests are on. She is available to help you outside of class, even if you can't make it to her office hours. She really made math easy for me. She also gives a couple extra credit opportunities throughout the semester.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH115
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Seriously, Walling was one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had. She is extremely considerate and truly cares about the content being understood by her class. If you respect her, she definitely respects you. I got accepted for an internship during my class and she made such a big deal out of it. I will really miss having her as a teacher.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH115
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was only put together well for online. We never met online for zoom, the teacher didnt teach a thing to us. She let the program we used teach it to us while she made a few youtube videos explaining how to complete exams and stuff like that. Over all would never take again, she also never responds to emails

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH120
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. Never held one class. Used an online platform that BARELY worked. She did not follow University protocol or syllabus requirements, which made this class a moving target. She graded everything very late, so you never knew where you stood. I would NEVER take this professor again. AVOID- she doesn't care!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH120
Sep 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took her trig class twice. Failed the first time because she was unwilling to help and made me have a very negative self image when asking for help. Very snarky and unkind.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MATH120
Grade: B
Oct 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Jean Walling made trigonometry much more difficult than it needed to be. This class was a struggle for everyone I knew, and multiple people did not pass. This class had homework assignments 3 times a week, and 4 tests over the semester, but combined with the lecture homework, the workload felt very large. Too large for a basic mathematics course.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MATH120
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

The first time I took this course, I failed because it was on a terrible online platform due to COVID. The second time was completely different. Professor Walling thrives in a real classroom environment, and she's amazing. There's 3 homework assignments per week, and 4 tests total. Study, study, study! If you put in the effort, it'll pay off.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH120
Grade: C+
Feb 15, 2022
Wouldn't take again

3 homework assignments due each week felt like I was overloaded. She assigned homework questions that we didnt even learn about. Everyday she told us that she gets a lot of questions about the homework and its just sad that she isnt willing to work with us. She does not teach very well. Whatever she talks about in class does not match the hw

4.0
4.0
115
Grade: B+
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

I wish the class had been a little bit more in person, as even though we met for class in person, the entire course was online. But the professor was super good about answering questions, being lenient on grading, ans was accessible outside of class. Good personality as well, made students feel very welcome.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH130
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Walling is a very kind professor and truly makes learning math easy. Her lectures are important to attend bc she gives printed out notes and explains and fills them in. There is online HW and a couple quizzes and 5 tests so that's all your grade is. You do get extra credit if you miss less than four class though. Very nice and wants to help!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
120
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2024

She rarely gives us enough time at the end of class to take quizzes (like 15 min), and then has the nerve to tell us to hurry up. The grade I received was in spite of her, not because of her. Nice lady but I could've done better with more time.

5.0
2.0
115
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2025
Would take again

She is such a sweet lady. Yes, you have to put in effort to understand the material, but she is more than willing to give extra help. She lets you text her and drop by to her office if you need help. The only reason you fail is if you don't do your work. She gives you all the resources you need.

Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
115
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

Loved working with Professor Walling. She's very sweet and willing to help any students struggling. I definitely need to be in a higher-level math course, but she did her best to keep me engaged. She offers a lot of extra credit opportunities on homework and tests. She explains things very thoroughly.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH115
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

She was very sweet and really wanted to make sure you understood the work. I should've been in a higher math class, but I think it's still an easy A if you need it. There will be a lot of extra credit opportunities, I passed the class with 106% and I still made mistakes on exams and assignments.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (6)
A (5)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 22 reported grades
B+: 6
A: 5
A+: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Caring (8)
Gives good feedback (7)
Lots of homework (7)
EXTRA CREDIT (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Tough grader (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
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Ratings by Course

126

5.0

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MATH216

5.0

(1)

MATH126

5.0

(4)

MATH010

5.0

(2)

TRIG120

5.0

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MTH115

4.0

126

3.0

MATH120

2.9

115

2.8

MATH115

2.6

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