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Jeanne Fitzgerald

Mathematics - James Madison University

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What Students Say

funny older lady tests are somewhat difficult but she makes class interesting

MATH205 - 4.0 rating

slow moving, boring, vague, not hard teacher

MATH103 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

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100%

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56% confidence
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MATH205
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Apr 30, 2002

funny older lady tests are somewhat difficult but she makes class interesting

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MATH107
Jun 18, 2002

Very nonthreatening.. Non intimidating... Will work with you!!!

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MATH103
Oct 30, 2002

slow moving, boring, vague, not hard teacher

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MATH103
Nov 12, 2002

Tests are very easy, but boring class. Little homework though

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MATH103
Nov 12, 2002

interesting class. she makes you figure it out yourself, but helps & is nice!

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MTH103
Nov 18, 2002

Easy class if you study for test for 10 min.

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MATH207
Nov 20, 2002

I LOVE JEANNIE!!!! sometimes very confusing, doesnt really teach,soo cute tho

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MATH103
Dec 6, 2002

Hyper, fun lady. NO BOOK. 103 is like philosophy of math. Easy, but unclear.

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MATH103
Dec 10, 2002

Silly teacher, but nice. Elementary methods of teaching, small plastic boxes

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MATH131
Jan 13, 2003

very boring, grades unfairly, will give B's to those who deserve A's

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MATH103
Jan 14, 2003

easy class. easy to skip. befriend her.

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MATH238
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

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MATH103
Apr 1, 2003

She is psycho! I hated this class! I didn't understand anything she went over, and she wasn't able to help me! I passed the class, no thanks to Jeannie though!

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103
Apr 1, 2003

Jeannie...ahem...Wilma is a nut-case. I hate math, so I hated this course and didn't understand a lot of it. But, if you're decent at math you should do fine. Not sure what one is supposed to get out of it, but she was pretty funny. I laughed a lot...

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MATH108
Apr 2, 2003

She's sooo sweet in that ol granny way and pretty funny, but she is kind of boring in lessons and not too helpful. Plus the tests are REALLY hard and she is nitpicky in grading.

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MATH108
Apr 12, 2003

Extremely boring, tests are long and a lot of work, she doesn't explain anything. You have to be able to teach yourself.

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MATH207
Apr 14, 2003

very vague, quizzes and tests of stuff she doesn't go over, expects u to figure out for urself. nice but sooo boring. She will drive u crazy!

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MATH207
Apr 14, 2003

very unclear, absolutely no organization with class notes, extremely vague and doesn't explain material, tests and quizzes on stuff we have not covered and you're expected to learn it on your own, extremely boring class with no structure, very frustrating

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MATH207
Apr 15, 2003

Wow, confusing

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MATH207
Apr 15, 2003

she's a bit nutty, but nice. she makes you write papers on how to solve math problems, and if you don't know how to solve them - you're screwed... but if you make friends with her, she'll help you out

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MATH108
Apr 21, 2003

she is so nice, and she says things that you never thought she'd say... entertaining, and she has such a good heart!

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MATH207
Apr 21, 2003

Do NOT take her for this class. Tests have nothing to do with lectures. Grading is ridiculous. Don't buy the book because it never gets used.

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MATH103
Apr 21, 2003

No Comments

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MATH103
Apr 21, 2003

Material is very easy, but she is very boring. I got an A, and I didn't go to the first 2 weeks of class.

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MATH108
Apr 24, 2003

Nice lady, and tries to make things interesting, she just can't always find the right way. She rights EVERYTHING on the board. No attendence policy which is always nice

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MATH108
May 3, 2003

she is sooooo cute! such a sweet old lady, but not that great of a teacher. she will make you smile and laugh though, although going to class is pointless. not too hard if you can teach yourself!

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MATH107
Oct 28, 2003

one of those that will drive you nuts. acts nice sometimes, then takes points off for asking a question during tests...i think shes a bit off...doesn't know whats right and whats wrong...she can't teach but can act so stupid you have to laugh

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MATH107
Oct 28, 2003

Adorable at some times, annoying as hell at others. Not too hard so long as you study and dont blow it off as an easy A. Make sure you dont ask questions AT ALL during a test day, not even the time, she takes off points....

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MATH207
Oct 28, 2003

I think she's adorable...JEANNE! I can't wait to take her next semester...if you like math, it's not too bad at all, if you don't...I guess any level of math this high might be hard...

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MATH207
Oct 30, 2003

"I don't want to teach you the material because that would be giving you answers for what's on the test."

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MATH107
Nov 6, 2003

Jeanie's a cutie! She loves to dance. Tries to make class interesting,at least once a class period she has us dance or sing.Definately not your typical math teacher,doesn't always know what she's talking about, the textbook is unclear, but Jeanie's a trip

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MATH107
Nov 6, 2003

She tries to make class interesting, which she does succeed at. Jeanne can always make us laugh. If you are willing to read the book and do homework, it is a relatively easy class. I enjoyed it.

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MATH107
Nov 13, 2003

Jeanne is a trip! She makes class more interesting, but it's still boring. Tests are ok, just read the book. It seems like she doesn't always know what she's talking about.

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MATH107
Nov 20, 2003

Nice old lady but isnt willing to help or teach

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MATH207
Dec 3, 2003

she's a nerd. she's ambiguous with grading- just depends whether she likes you. she gave us an assignment without teaching the material that even the tutors in the math lab thought was stupid.

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MATH107
Dec 6, 2003

I didn't do any homework or pay attention at all...and I'm going into the final with an A. She's not a good teacher, but the class is easy enough that you don't need instruction.

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MTH107207
Dec 9, 2003

ok dint do anything in 107 and got an A but i guess i skipped too many classes for 207 cuz at this point(the end of the semester) i am strugglin for a B in the class ... just go to class and turn in assignments and you'll get an A

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MATH107
Dec 10, 2003

Please JF is a trip. She is unwilling to help her students or give any type of assistance. Going to visit her during madatory office hours are a bother to her. Therefore, I suggest if math really isn't your thinking to avoid this woman at all cost.

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MATH107
Dec 10, 2003

goofy lady. shes like 60 but acts like shes 14. class is not as easy as you think it is. definatly have to study for tests. but shes fair. class goes by really slow.

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MATH107
Mar 4, 2004

THIS CLASS IS NOT AS EASY AS IT SEEMS TO BE....SHE DOESN'T REALLY TEACH YOU THE MATERIAL SO YOU HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF.....I DON'T RECOMEND HER....

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MATH304
Aug 1, 2004

I really warmed up to Jeanne taking 304 with her. She really appreciates it if you're participating or at least trying. She gets to know her students and is able to give good feedback/ assistance. She's one of my favorite math teachers.

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MATH231
Sep 15, 2004

Grades ambiguously. Talks to you like your five. Smells funny. Nothing about her class makes sense.

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CALC231
Nov 16, 2004

Very confusing grading process not recommended. She talks to you like you are a child and will not help you if you dont do things her way.

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MATH231
Nov 30, 2004

i love her sooo much. Best teacher, kinda like a grandma

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MATH231
Dec 1, 2004

being in this class wi like having your grandma as your teacher. Jeanne is great. She is really sweet and trys really hard to make you understand the material. You have to put in a lot of effort, but she will meet you half way and help you out a lot if you ask her too. As good as you can get in math

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MATH107304
Mar 16, 2005

i have had this crazy woman twice. she is funny and nice at times, yeah...but she sucks at teaching and grades homework really hard..you never know what is on tests and you have to go to office hours for even the chance to know what she really wants..good luck if you get this woman, you'll need it

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CALC231232
Mar 28, 2005

She's not THAT bad. i hated her for the first few weeks of class (both semesters) but then you get used to her and her teaching style and it's really not bad. i think she teaches the material very well and tries to make sure that the whole class understands it. just go to class. tests are hard.

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CALC231
Mar 31, 2005

Great teacher,cares much about her students and tries hard for them. Read the lessons, practice prob, and do h.w. in the book. Read lessons and practice prob before class and you will understand the lessons!,its like that for all calc classes. get to know her, she's really nice and fair grader.

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MATH232
Grade: C
Mar 31, 2005

Such a funny little lady. She tries hard to make sure you understand materials, gives homework, and test reviews which help for the sometimes ambiguous test material. Always trying to keep the class entertained. Goes SLOW, I've had her 2 sem. and have gotten a B and an A. LOVE THIS WOMAN!! :)

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MATH232
Apr 4, 2005

Jeanne is amazing! She really cares and has rapidly become one of my favorite teachers. I would take another class with her in a heartbeat. She genuinely wants you to understand. The material is difficult but Jeanne is great at helping you understand if you just do the work. Ask good questions.

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MATH232
Apr 14, 2005

I LOVE Jeannie... by far my favorite teacher at JMU! I've had her for 2 semesters and got a B last semester and have an A now... take her. She goes slow and if you have a question, she'll take the time to explain the answer to you. And she cracks me up!

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MATH232
Apr 20, 2005

Really funny lady!! She's really sweet. Some work and tests are a little hard, but it's not that bad. i would recommend her.

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MATH232
Apr 21, 2005

I love Jeanie so much. She just went out to dinner with us. She is so nice, and very helpful with everything you need. She always has office hours. She wants you to do really well

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MATH231232
Apr 29, 2005

I think that Jeanie will always be my favorite professor at JMU. I have had an amazing year with her, and wish I could take more classes with her. She truly cares about all of her students and will do anything to help you. TAKE HER IF YOU CAN! You won't regret it! :)

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MATH304
May 1, 2005

I think everyone in my class will agree that it has been an awful experience taking this class. The end of the year project is ridiculous and a waste of time. Also she doesn't have a set grading system for tests so sometimes she takes off more points for some people than others. Awful class!!!!!

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MATH304
May 2, 2005

the people that say jeanie is sweet are LYING!! SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FACE BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS CLASS.she makes you teach yourself, then grades how bad you suck at it. 10 question tests..yep thats 10 rediculously hard questions and a big F if you miss a few concepts.19 page proj 2 weeks before final

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MATH304
May 2, 2005

This class has been a complete waste of my time! Jeannie does not do a good job of teaching the material-we pretty much had to teach ourselves. She gave us a 20 page project two weeks before the final exam and then gave us a 50 question true/false exam. Do not take her if possible!

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MATH304
May 9, 2005

HORRIBLE! dont listen to anyone that says shes cool. I had her for 107 and 304 and she sucks. Both projects are a ridiculous waste of time. 20 page paper sucked. Her tests were impossible. The average of the first test was a 25.. DO NOT TAKE HER if you want to keep you sanity. she should be fired!

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MATH231232
Jun 8, 2005

Jeanie is the cutest little woman! she's like a grandma, always eager to help you, although sometimes she confuses herself in the meantime. She truly loves her students, we just went out to dinner with her, now what prof does that?! Her tests are kinda hard if you don't study, but do the review sheet and go to office hours and you'll be fine.

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MATH231
Sep 19, 2005

Jeannie is th sweetest woman i've ever met. She's like a grandma to all her students. She very helpful and knows her material. She's funny too.

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231
Nov 8, 2005

Jeanne is great! She is so nice and as long as you try she will not give you a bad grade. Her tests can be somewhat difficult but she always gives extra credit, if you can try to get her!

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MATH207
Nov 9, 2005

Jeanne is the sweetest person in the entire world. She is so incredibly cute! The class isn't too bad. Tests are a bit difficult but allows test corrections for extra points. I'd take her again in a heartbeat.

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MATH231
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2005

Jeanne is extremely nice and yes she's like a grandma, but she's not a very good teacher at all. Trust me. Her tests are incredibly hard and she doesn't prepare students well enough. She gives you easy examples in class and for homework and then when the test comes, she screws you with questions that are much more difficult.

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MATH304
Mar 1, 2006

Basically, read all the ratings w/ sad faces b/c they're very accurate. She doesn't even thoroughly explain the lessons and problems that end up on the test. And for students like myself who are way too busy to make her office hours, good luck studying the night away, or for days in advance! Cute lady, but HORRIBLE teacher. So not recommended!

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MATH232
Apr 1, 2006

Jeannie is very nice and for the most part very clear. She gives weekly quizzes and drops the 2 lowest at the end of the semester. I would recommend her to anyone taking this class.

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MATH304
Apr 16, 2006

let me quote her: "hmm..yeah i'm not very good at adding" umm...i think it's time to retire. sweet lady, but very slow paced, and confusing sometimes.

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MATH232
Apr 18, 2006

Awesome Lady. Very nice, extremely helpful, easy class. Definitely take her if you can.

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MATH304
Apr 27, 2006

the WORST teacher ever!...do not take this woman she is the most horrbile teacher at JMU and has her own made up magical math that does not exist..her grading system is unfair and bascailly she wants u to fail....if she is the only class u can take then just dont take any classes at all u WILL regret taking her class..****in pissed me off, horrible

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MATH232
Oct 30, 2006

SHe is great

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MATH231
Nov 14, 2006

Jeanne was by far one of my best teachers this semester...she is very helpful and want you to do well...i would recommend her to anyone...she gives daily homework and if you do your work you will do well!

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MATH207
Nov 16, 2006

Run for your life.

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MATH231
Dec 13, 2006

A really nice lady who trys hard, but she has trouble with clarity when teaching hard subjects. Test and quizes were harder than they should have been but she lets you drop your 2 lowest grades, and webwork homework grades help to bring up your grade.

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MATH103
Nov 21, 2007

should have been the easiest class ever. we learned about roman numerals and drew spirographs, but somehow most of us managed to have c's in her class. she is a really nice lady but often you are thrown into the material and when someone asks what you are learning in her class you don't even know what to say because it is generally unclear.

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MATH103
Nov 21, 2007

should have been the easiest class ever. we learned about roman numerals and drew spirographs, but somehow most of us managed to have c's in her class. she is a really nice lady but often you are thrown into the material and when someone asks what you are learning in her class you don't even know what to say because it is generally unclear.

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MATH107
Dec 11, 2007

This class should have been so easy and would have been if she had taught well. It seemed like we were continuously thrown into the material without instruction and were expected to know things that we were not taught.

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MATH232
Jan 28, 2008

She is the sweetest. Quizzes are straight off the homework sheets that she gives out. She goes through 1 topic per class. On odd days, class is still 50 mins even though its supposed to be 1:15. She postpones quizzes if the class does not seem to understand the materials. 13 quizzes, drops lowest two. Final is optional =)

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MATH232
Apr 9, 2008

Easiest math teacher. Quizzes are once a week and incredibly easy. If the material is too hard, go to the Math Center and they'll explain well. It's hard NOT to get an A. 13 Quizzes, drops lowest 2, and optional final. Easiest class I've taken yet. She's also one of the nicest teachers here, if you don't like her, there's something wrong with you.

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MATH232
Apr 14, 2008

One of my favorite teachers at JMU. Class is pretty easy. Quizzes once a week that are straight from homework worksheets (not graded). Drops two lowest quizzes, optional final. She is such a sweet lady and really wants everyone to understand the material. VERY helpful and cute!! Take her if you can.

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MATH232
Apr 15, 2008

Exactly what the 3 previous comments said. Jeannie is the nicest teacher I have had so far. I always leave class with a smile bc she always does something hilarious. Really effective teacher; she teaches calculus by relating it to the real world which I love! Ever wonder why you need calc in life? Take Jeannie. Recommend her 100%

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MATH232
Apr 30, 2008

Jeannie is a great teacher. Her notes sometimes run on and become unclear, but she will gladly help you. 13 quizzes, only 11 count. TAKE HER, you wont regret it.

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MATH232
Apr 30, 2008

Awesome. Old and unclear at times, but shes funny without trying to be. 13 quizzes, 1 per week, two lowest dropped FINAL OPTIONAL. Basically if you do the worksheets and memorize a weeks worth of lectures you will get a B. Also, each week the quiz is on something different so you really don't need to remember things from the previous week. TAKE HER

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MATH231
Oct 23, 2008

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER! awesome class. no tests and optional final. good at teaching the material and i feel like i learned a lot!

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MATH231
Nov 6, 2008

Jeannie is just like everybody's grandma. write down everything she writes on the board. quiz every monday which i just looked over my notes and worksheets an hour before the class. final is optional. i loooooved her class.

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MATH231
Nov 11, 2008

I loved jeanne! make sure you pay attention. quizzes every monday but they are easy if you study. she also drops lowest 3 quiz grades. she also does random things sometimes which are funny half because of how old she is. good teacher. take her if you can

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MATH231
Nov 18, 2008

shes the greatest math 231 teacher there is! i've never had any pre-calc or calc class before and i got an A. you just need to pay attention and write down eevrything on the board and your straight..basically, take her if you can

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MATH231
Dec 7, 2008

WE LOVE JEANNIE! She may be a little unclear, but she's so sexy and she teaches pretty okay? But seriously take her, she's got a nice personality, and no final! Plus she dances when she's happy

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MATH231
Dec 15, 2008

Well for starters, I found that Jeannie was a big disappointment. She does care but not enough to go out of her way to help you when you go out of your way to seek help. Her class is do able, but you will not gain much from it. Take it or leave it.

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MATH231
May 13, 2009

Jeannie was a fabulous professor! I am not a math person, but she made calculus much easier to understand. Always willing to help and will go over problems over and over until students understand. Great professor. I highly recommend her.

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MATH207
Oct 20, 2009

she is not a very effective teacher. ALL her things are right from the book or something she just printed off and when you ask her how or why tere's a certain answer she just evades the question and asks what you think. you realize she just has no idea. Doesn't require homework but gets angry and punishes you with hard tests if you dont do it.

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MATH231
Dec 16, 2009

She is an ok professor. Not very clear with the content she is explaining and she can be hard to understand a lot of the time. She is however, a very nice lady. She also has exams now. 3 tests, 2 writing projects and a final exam. All tests are 10 to 15 questions. So each question is worth a lot of credit.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
Rather_Not_Say (1)
C (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
Rather_Not_Say: 1
C: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

231

5.0

(1)

MATH231232

5.0

(2)

MATH232

4.4

(14)

MATH205

4.0

(1)

CALC231232

4.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

MATH304

4.5

MATH107304

4.0

MATH207

3.1

103

3.0

231

3.0

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