3.6

Jennifer Fowler

Mathematics - The University of Tennessee Knoxville

3.6
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
130
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

130

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

If you do the optional homework that she told you will be on the quiz you'll get an A with ease

MATH231 - 5.0 rating

Berry for about a month and did a pretty good job

MATH231 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

17%

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95% confidence
Based on 61 grades
Most common grades:
A (28)
B+ (7)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(32)B(9)C(6)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 67 reported grades
A: 28
B+: 7
A-: 7
B: 6
Common Tags
Lots of homework (19)
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Gives good feedback (12)
Caring (10)
Tough grader (10)
Amazing lectures (9)
Participation matters (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
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Ratings by Course

MATH251

5.0

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MATH241

4.5

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MATH231

4.3

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MATH142

4.1

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MATH113

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CALC141

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43299

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125046

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MATH142

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MATH141

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Reviews (130)
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MATH125
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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MATH125
Apr 21, 2003

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MATH130
Dec 1, 2004

The class averages on her tests are extremely low, which in college environments usually reflects the instructor. She does a decent job of teaching the material, but when exam time rolls around you'd better have studied in much more indepth ways than her reviews and homework would make you think.

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MATH125
Sep 20, 2005

Her test are nothing like the material that she reviews in class and all she does in class is problem after problem and isn't much help.

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MATH130
Sep 22, 2005

Here test cover nothing that she reviews in class or the homework. She does not teach the material at all and spends the entire class doing homework problems. She even does the homework problems fast enough to were you only have time to copy and she does not explain how or why to do the equation.

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MATH141
Oct 18, 2005

shes good

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MATH141
Nov 21, 2005

shes really nice and explains a lot

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CALC141
Dec 8, 2005

The only people in my class to succeed were the ones who already had a grasp on the material from highschool.Even if you do all of your homework, you still will do badly on the tests because she chooses the hardest problems possible.And even if you go to her office hours all of the time she still doesn't curve your grade, so effort doesn't matter

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MATH130
Dec 20, 2005

Her classes have the lowest averages of all pre-cal classes. tests do not reflect the homework she assigns. be ready for a wild ride on the tests. chooses the most complex problems or problems that are the exception. one day during class she even didnt know how to do 2 of the examples she had chosen before hand to do during class. dont take her

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MATH130
Jan 9, 2006

By far the worst math teacher I have had.Her tests are extremely hard and she doesnt care about what she is teaching and is a very disorganized teacher. Don't take her unless you want to be miserable.

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MATH130
Aug 25, 2006

Not bad. I made an A -- I worked hard for it, but I'm horrendously bad at math by nature. Fowler's a genius, but she does move a little fast -- material doesn't fully sink in before she moves on. Seems friendly enough, and goes over homework problems that you had trouble with for the whole period if you ask her to, which is nice.

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MATH130
Dec 19, 2006

Ok, teacher. Be careful if you have not had any pre-cal before. I got out with a B+ and I thought I knew just about everything.

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MATH113
Jan 5, 2007

If you need to make a decent grade DO NOT take this teacher. She picks the hardest question of each topic you learned and puts them on the test which make them very hard. Also she takes her homework for a grade on accuracy. I would not at all recommend her as a professor to take.

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MATH142
Apr 19, 2007

In Calc 2, she explains things far more clearly than any math teacher I have had in several years. She is always helpful in office hours, but you won't succeed without doing the homework. Exams are often taken right out of the review problems.

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MATH141
May 6, 2007

The best math teacher I have had. The class is not easy, but not too hard, and you will have to do your homework, but the tests are not hard if you have payed any attention to the problems that you are doing. The greatest thing about this teacher is that she explains everything. If you want to learn from a class- take this teacher. I recommend her.

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MATH130
Oct 1, 2007

Her tests are very difficult. Even though you think you are coming in knowing what to expect, she gives all the exceptions. Get tutoring help, it may be your only way to pass.

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MATH141
Oct 29, 2007

Probably the second worst math teacher I have ever had. She chooses the most difficult problems for the class. Had I not already taken calculus it would have been a disaster. Also grades homework on accuracy which is ridiculous in calc. Definitly don't take her, especially if you have never had calculus before.

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MATH141
Nov 9, 2007

Lectures are so helpful. She does grade homework but the problems she grades are usually EXACTLY like the ones on the test. EC on hard homework problems. Also, she is very willing to help you with work outside of class. I would totally recommend her if you have to take 141 or 142. :)

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MATH130
Nov 17, 2007

Great teacher. One of the best I've had. As long as you pay attention to her lectures, which are very helpful, and do the homework on sections are you're not sure of, you'll do great. She always goes over homework, and doesn't take it up for a grade. Wonderful math teacher.

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MATH130
Dec 7, 2007

Mrs. Fowler is the absolute best math teacher I have ever had. Math is my subject and I loved being in her class. I did horrible in this class in high school, but with her I got an A. Go to class, do hw, study, and you will do excellent. She is the best!!! I am taking her for 141.

3.0
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MATH141
Dec 9, 2007

She is obsessed with word problems! I took Calculus in high school and this was way harder for some reason. Her tests are almost impossible to get 100% on. She collects and grades every homework on accuracy and takes off points for absences. She also teaches at the speed of light.

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MATH141
Feb 20, 2008

She's a good teacher. She goes a little fast, but is willing to help you. And if you do your homework, you should have no problems with the tests and quizzes.

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MATH141
Mar 9, 2008

The best calculus instructor I've EVER encountered, and I've had 3. She is able to put ideas and concepts into real world terms. She's is one to be admired.

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4.0
MATH141
Apr 23, 2008

Excellent! Makes me interested in math.

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MATH142
Oct 28, 2008

She was very helpful when i went to her office hours. She does go through material quickly. Do the hw as thats where quizzes come from. Tests are pretty hard. I have put a lot of work into this class.

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MATH113
Nov 6, 2008

Overall a very good teacher but mostly because the class is extremely easy. She is really clear in class and also provides good reviews which are very nice come test time. Shes a nice enough lady and seems to enjoy teaching so its definitely not a bad class. She might be hot...still havnt decided.

4.0
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MATH113
Nov 18, 2008

This is teacher is really sweet and very excited about mat which makes it easy to come to class/pay attention. However for what is supposed it be an "easy grade", she makes it pretty hard by doing easy examples in class with us then hard ones on the test. Over all I really like her though!

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MATH142
Apr 6, 2009

Mrs. Fowler is a great teacher. However, this class is not easy. It's in your BEST INTEREST to do the homework. If you need help, she will help you during office hours. Quizzes aren't too bad, but exams are pretty difficult, but overall a really good teacher that knows what she is teaching.

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MATH142
May 5, 2009

you want to take fowler for calc 2. even though its is a harder subject, she does an excellent job of relating the material to her students! hw quizzes are STRAIGHT from the hw. do the hw and practice the concepts and you should do well

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MATH142
Oct 12, 2009

Please do not take this teacher for anything! She is the most worthless teacher at UT- doesn't answer questions clearly, expects math to be your only class. If you want to continue to love math, avoid this woman at all costs.

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MATH125
Dec 11, 2009

I found Ms. Fowler to be an excellent teacher. She assigns a lot of homework, but the amount she assigns is necessary in order to understand the concepts. Some advice: stay on top of everything! She moves very quickly through the concepts. I found myself confused quite a few times (go to office hours--she's very helpful). Excellent Calc teacher!

4.0
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MATH142
Jan 6, 2010

no other way to put it but YOU MUST GO TO CLASS AND YOU MUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK if you want any chance at doing half decent in the class...if you aren't very good at math, or even if you like it like myself, i recomend looking for a tutor anyways, it would really help the earlier you do it...but like i said GO TO CLASS AND DO THE HOMEWORK

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MATH141
Oct 18, 2010

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! Literally everyone who is passing my class as of now took Calculus in high school. NOT a good teacher if you are taking it for the first time. Tests are impossible and she "teaches" so fast that you only have time to copy the solution. I sneezed and she literally had 3 problems solved on the board. Never struggled before her.

2.0
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MATH142
Dec 20, 2010

Professor Fowler teaches extremely fast and treats the material like its simple Algebra. Whenever I asked a question, she looked at me like I was a retard. She does not even answer your questions fully she'll set it up then say "can you finish it from there?" The math tutorial center doesn't know what the hell she is doing. Avoid her at all costs.

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MATH141
Aug 24, 2011

I had Professor Fowler for 141/142 and absolutely loved her! I had to miss class sometimes for something I'm involved in and she was completely understanding and more than willing to help. She can move a bit fast at times, but if you stay on top of things it's not too hard to follow. Her practice exams are very helpful, especially for the final.

2.0
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MATH142
Sep 30, 2011

I have always done well in math prior to taking this class, but when I came into her class, she expected us to remember everything from previous years and did not review anything. I repeat, ANYTHING! She is not helpful and refuses to do some of the homework problems because we can "finish from there."

5.0
4.0
MATH142
Nov 20, 2011

Professor Fowler is one of the best math teachers I've ever had! She moves fast through the material, but you must to cover everything that should be covered. She is very clear in her explanations and very helpful. The homework is not graded but should be done. I really enjoyed learning Calc2 under her. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

4.0
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MATH142
May 29, 2012

Mrs. Fowler is extremely helpful especially in her office hours, but this class is soo hard. She teaches really fast, and she doesn't curve or give any extra credit of any kind. This class just requires so much effort, and Ms. Fowler doesn't really seem to care how hard you work. She only looks at the numbers.

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MATH142
Aug 7, 2012

I fail to see why some students find this class difficult. Maybe if they took someone else, they would see that Mrs. Fowler is probably the best Calc II teacher UTK has to offer. Wonderful at teaching and gives lots of clear examples. I have even gone to her for help regarding other classes because she is so helpful.

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MATH142
May 9, 2013

Fowler is a phenomenal Calc 2 teacher. The subject material is hard (it is a weed-out class, after all) but she teaches it very well, gives a ton of examples, and her exams are easy. Attendance is a grade, and she doesn't overload you on homework. Definitely recommend for Calc 2, I made an A with fairly marginal effort and 19-hour schedule.

5.0
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MATH142
Sep 26, 2013

She is a great teacher. She explains materials well and clearly. I was struggling in Calc 1, but after taking her class, I understand Calc much better now.

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MATH130
Dec 6, 2013

She treated everyone in the class like they were stupid and was very unhelpful if you stayed after class to ask questions because she just acted like it was crazy you didn't get it. She taught things in a very roundabout way that confused almost everyone.

2.0
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MATH130
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2013

She does not explain what she is doing when going over notes. She just does it, and expects everybody to get it. Even if you ask a question, she just does the same thing, go through steps without explaining. Makes her very unapproachable. However, she's very sweet and nice to her students.

2.0
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MATH130
Dec 22, 2013

She is a nice lady and a fairly helpful teacher, but only if you go to her office hours. Asking questions in class doesn't really help because she is always so set on getting through the lesson. My main problem with her is that she teaches, talks, and writes so fast that you can either only listen or only mindlessly take notes. Would not recommend.

3.0
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MATH123
Jul 17, 2014

While the subject was confusing at times, I think she did a good job teaching. Clicker questions were everyday, and this was the ONLY class I actually attended everyday for 1st semester. Each day was different filled with group work, quizzes, or worksheet so attendance was necessary. It was annoying at times, but it really did help me learn.

3.0
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MATH123
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2014

The subject matter is easy, but she doesn't explain it well, which sometimes makes it totally confusing. Oh, and show up to class because clicker questions!!

3.0
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123
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2014

She is a nice lady, She will help you if you go to office hours but in class forget about it. This class was reasonably hard and sometimes the questions were a bit tricky.

2.0
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123
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2014

She was very condescending. It seems like she was very annoyed by the students and theiquestions. The class wasn't very hard but her attitude was just spiteful and ridiculous. She needs to be more genuine and maybe should have a little more patience with kids that aren't understanding it. I made a B and put in a relatively average amount of effort

4.0
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MATH125
Apr 23, 2015

I really enjoyed this class. She does move fast through the notes, but it's not hard to keep up and she's very helpful of you go to her office hours. I didn't find the material hard, so maybe that's why I enjoyed her class. But a lot of people complain that she moves really fast. But I would take her again.

5.0
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MATH251
May 1, 2015

She is very good at her job: making sure the students actually understand (this is rare these days). She knows the material backwards and forwards and will jump through hoops to make sure you do too. Effort is required but her teaching style incorporates that into in class quizzes and homework. I highly recommend her.

2.0
4.0
43299
May 5, 2015

My entire class agreed that she made the course much harder than needed. Im a Marine and I missed her class multiple times for drill. She did not let me regain credit for anything i missed (many quizzes and hw) I find this disrespectful and I was a point short of getting credit and she would not give it to me so I retook the entire class. Avoid her

2.0
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MATH125
May 5, 2015

If you are looking to take a Calculus with her don't do it. She can't even do the problems in class. She will do examples and then say, "Well, I don't know how I got that answer. It isn't right." If the teacher cannot do the examples, how do you expect the students to do them correctly? When you ask a question, she acts like you are stupid.

3.0
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125046
May 7, 2015

This class was the first class i took of any kind of calculus and i found her very helpful. She sort of flies through the material but do good on homework and sit next to smart people because there are group quiz. Oh and the final is literally all of her exams in one.

4.0
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MATH231
May 12, 2015

Loved this class. It seemed hard at first but once I started doing a few homework problems, it got a lot easier. She chooses the easiest problems for the tests so as long as you know the equations to use, it's super easy to get A's on all the tests. Nothing unexpected shows up on the tests. She gives a lot of easy points for homework and quizzes.

5.0
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MATH123
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2015

She would answer any and every question that I had, and would give extra example if needed.

3.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2015

Fine teacher, hard subject, clicker questions every class. homework every night

5.0
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MATH231
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2015

She tells you the day she's taking up homework/giving a quiz and specifically what will be on those quizes. If you do the optional homework that she told you will be on the quiz you'll get an A with ease. She literally uses the exact problems from the homework on her test. I did the homework the night before every quiz and had no problems.

5.0
2.0
MATH231
Grade: A-
Nov 10, 2015

She's the best Diff Eq teacher on campus, without a doubt. I'm really surprised that she doesn't have a higher rating, because her lectures are incredibly clear and easy to understand. If I could, I would honestly choose her as my professor for the rest of my math classes.

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MATH123
Dec 1, 2015

This was honestly the very first math class I understood anything. I am awful at math, but Jennifer is amazing at showing you what to do and how to do it. If you pay attention in class and do the Web Assign, this will be an easy A. This might be my very first A in a math class since middle school.

5.0
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MATH231
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

She is the best professor I have yet to have. If I could, I would take her for the rest of my math classes. She is super clear on what is expected of you for the quizzes and tests. She gives a ton of partial credit and really tries to help you out with what ever she can. If you do the optional homework she assigns, you will pass with an A with ease

4.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

She is a really good--knowledgable about the subject, & willing to help if you need it. Going to class is a MUST bc clicker questions and she notices who is making an effort. However, I was a few minutes late to 1 exam & she was still very nice to me. Just be a diligent student, come to class always, do the Webassign, ask questions & you are golden

4.0
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MATH231
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2015

Not an easy class by nature, but Ms. Fowler made it pretty clear. You can't just go to class and expect to know what's going on though, if you want to do well on tests do the assigned homework and reviews! Everything she tested us on was fair and not too hard. I learned a lot in this course.

4.0
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MATH123
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2015

Mrs. Fowler does her best with this class. It is not an easy math but she will take time to explain things in detail, and her office hours are very helpful. I really cant think how she couldve taught the class any better.

5.0
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MATH123
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2015

She was by far the best math teacher I have ever had. Lessons were very clear and if you did not understand something fully she was able to answer your question and help you understand what you are doing right/wrong with the sections.

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MATH241
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Fowler is the best math professor I've taken so far. She has a lot of wiggle room built into her grading scale, so don't worry if you bomb one exam. Attendance is not mandatory, but you need to be there to get her notes. She gives good explanations, so don't be afraid to ask questions in class.

4.0
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MATH231
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Fowler is one of the best math professors I've had at UT. She teaches the material well & her lectures are structured in an easily understandable way. She always made herself available for questions. I would definitely recommend taking her if you are an engineering major as some of the material is important and you will learn it if you take her.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH231
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

She took over for Dr. Berry for about a month and did a pretty good job. Diff Eq can be a hard subject, but she explained everything well enough that I didn't have to use the textbook.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH231
Feb 27, 2017
Would take again

Writes extremely fast in lectures so it's hard to keep up, but explains everything well.

5.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

Prof Fowler is very clear in her lectures and about what is going to be on the tests. She gives us notes to fill in the blanks so class is super easy. I highly recommend this class/ professor!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

She was my favourite professor and she was great to have my first semester of college. highly recommend.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MATH123
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

She is literally the best, so sweet, I understood a lot of her lectures. I wish she was my grandmother basically.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH231
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

The topic was hard but she was very good at explaining. it. I would highly suggest printing out the blank slides that you go over in lecture and follow along since she is an extremely fast write and DONT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. 9/10 someone else is wondering the same thing and don't be afraid to ask her to slow down or repeat herself.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had. My grade was severely suffering and she contacted me first to make a game plan of how to bring it up. I went from making a 33 on an exam to a 100. She's an angel!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH231
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Very few people will earn an A. Her grading scale for a math class that is extremely difficult is 93-100 for an A which is one of the strictest at the university. You have to have a High A average in each grading criteria to even have a chance to come out with an A going into the final. Very nice lady though.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
MATH125
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2018
Would take again

A large portion of your grade will be based on your test performance. Because of this, studying is required. Professor Fowler is luckily an excellent teacher who is very organized and approachable. Finite Math is not a super hard subject. Print the notes provided, come to class, and do the homework and everything will be fine.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Fowler was one of my favorite profs I've had. I understood everything (I love math though) and I was well prepared for her exams. If you take her, STUDY THE TRUE/FALSE it will be 10 points on every exam. You print out notes and fill in the blanks in class. Group work sometimes. Also she makes the departmental final exam so I'd highly recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Fowler was one of my favorite profs I've had. I understood everything (I love math though) and I was well prepared for her exams. If you take her, STUDY THE TRUE/FALSE it will be 10 points on every exam. Also she makes the departmental final exam so I'd highly recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

So glad I had her. She does such a good job explaining everything. Her class is also very well-structured. She doesn't drop tests or web assigns but she'll drop a couple quizzes and you always know when they are. She makes this class so easy if you show up, take the notes, which are just fill in notes, and do the homework

Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH231
Grade: A
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Professsor Fowler is really good. She knows what she is talking about and makes it easy to understand. The quizzes and exams are always straightforward. The only problem I had was that the homework was really time consuming and tricky.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: A-
May 29, 2018
Would take again

Easy tests. Do the practice true/false questions before each test and the final. Make sure to do the homework. It takes forever but it's a big portion of the grade.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
MATH231
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2018
Would take again

Probably the best professor at UT for Diff Eq. Posts practice quizzes and exams, and only focuses on what you need to know. Attendance is technically not required, but in-class clickers and quizzes happen during most classes. Really enjoyed the class, and she wants to see her students succeed. Multiple choice was the hardest part of exams

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Oct 28, 2018
Would take again

Great professor! Would recommend to everyone.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
MATH123
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

Very good professor, she is very nice just goes very quickly during lecture

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. Do your homework and attend lectures and you will be fine.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
MATH231
Dec 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend her if you actually need to understand Diff eq for later courses. Class is mostly memorization, she does not explain theory well at all.

3.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a great person. But, she made mistakes on notes during lecture and went very fast on notes even with if you have the note skeleton

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Fowler is a great teacher, she explains things very clearly and is always happy to answer questions. She is very upfront about what is on the exams and does a very nice job of preparing you for what will be on them. One caveat is that her Calc 2 classes are usually at 8 A.M. and you definitely need to attend class if you want to do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Good teacher and lecturer. Class is graded 80% off of 4 different test. Drops 3 quiz grades as well as gives a free quiz replacement from clicker questions. If you skip you will be left behind. Moves a little fast, but always post notes online so you can refresh. Post exam study guides which helps know whats gonna be on the test.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: C
Mar 16, 2019
Would take again

Good teacher, just the content and concepts of Calc II was the most difficult part. Tests are about 80%, and the rest is a combo of Quizes, Participation (part of the Quiz grade), and Homework.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Fowler is great. I suck at math and she has been very helpful with getting me through this course. The content is very difficult, but she knows it and lets you know what is going to be on the test and what isn't. She is great, but the class is very test heavy and there are lots of pesky little assignments and worksheets.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH231
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Great professor. She gives a ton of resources to help with understanding the material, and uploads all notes to a Google drive. She reviews material before a test, and teaches section by section through a clearly labeled calendar.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
MATH231
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Fowler is a great professor. She's great at explaining the material, and accessible outside of class to ask questions.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH231
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fowler is my favorite teacher I've had at UT. She provides great notes and uploads them to GoogleDrive, and you can tell she wants you to succeed. She even give practice quizzes & exams, so you know literally EXACTLY what to expect. She couldn't have done anything more to help students do well in this class. Definitely take her!!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Aug 20, 2019
Would take again

One of my favorite teachers! She really wants to help so do not be afraid to ask. Makes the class much easier!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is almost impossible to understand. I can usually handle lecture-based classes, but physical speed that she talks at and her lack of detail really makes trying to learn difficult material hard! I tried everything from the Math Center to YouTube, and nothing truly ever prepared me for test.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

So UT decided to do our 123 class with 1000 people in it in AMB auditorium. Sitting in that class is terrible, she explains things but who can ask questions in a room full of that many students? She's an okay teacher but its impossible to pay attention in that class because its full of 1000 people. Math is better when you have a 30 person class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

700+ students in lectures in AMB, Professor Fowler can't answer questions clearly 90% of the time. WebAssign homework. get ready to have the most frustrating clicker questions. She likes to put math concepts on the board in word form and have the students picture the math in their head IN TRUE AND FALSE FORM. Good luck, have fun teaching yourself.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

This teacher has actually made math somewhat enjoyable for me. She explains the content in a way that I can understand. There are a lot of webassign assignments and at least one quiz every week, but you will find that in most math classes. She gives out a lot of worksheets, but they are not mandatory, they are just there to help.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

This class only met twice a week and had 700+ students enrolled, so you really had to work hard to understand the material. She does a good job of working problems on the screen as demonstration & answering questions. She posts practice tests and keys, but only with the final answer which is not always helpful. Put in the work, an A is possible.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

does true/false clickers for attendance, I never went to class and just learned the material in recitation, there's group worksheets and quizzes that are super easy, uses webassign for homework and tests, tests are half problems and half true/false questions, she posts all the possible true/ false questions for you to study, lots of partial credit

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

Attendance matters! Clicker questions every day. I enjoyed this class but I also paid attention. If you don't go to class or don't listen, you'll be veryy lost. Not a great learning environment for most students because it's a giant lecture with 500 people. My senior year honors calculus class was very similar so knowing the material helped a lot.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: B-
Aug 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Uses the same fill in the blank worksheets for class. Has not changed in 7 years. Ask her a question outside of this and she'll be confused. Lots of Webassign. Rude. Old-fashioned. Recitation is for quizzes. Class average will get lower as class continues.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

Fowler is an awesome teacher and just a great person in general. This class is hard; she won't hand you an A, that's for sure! She does a great job teaching and is really good about having homework/quizzes/exams all on the same schedule. Recommend her for all calc classes at UT!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am actually dying! The only reason I have the grade that I do is because of the WebAssign homework. I can't seem to score higher than a 75 on her exams. I made a 64 on the most recent exam, and that's with the curve. I took calculus in high school, didn't understand it then, and I still don't. May have to get a tutor before the final exam.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2020
Would take again

Great professor. Well organized. Guided notes. Answers questions. Easy grading. Sign up. Thats it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
CALC141
Grade: C-
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take Jennifer Fowler!!! She is the hardest professor I have ever had. She teaches at light speed and does not wait to see if you understand. Good luck if you get stuck with her. Worst math professor ever!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Good prof, tough but good.

Accessible outside class
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: B+
Nov 22, 2021
Would take again

Calc 2 is a difficult class, but Fowler seems to have made it less of a struggle than other professors have. Do your homework, and go to the Math Place for help.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Calc 2 is a difficult subject regardless of which professor you take. Professor fowler is probably the best out a terrible line up but she has her flaws. She can be a bit cynical at times but if you did well in 142 you should be fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2022
Would take again

Professor Fowler's class was my favorite that I took all last semester. She teaches from notes that you can print off before class, and she runs through so many practice problems. I always felt prepared for quizzes and the homework, and she's a very fast grader and will tell you exactly what you did wrong.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Fowler is probably the only good choice when it comes to calc 2 professors. All of my friends had different professors and were very jealous that I had her. She does go kind of fast, but she will slow down and explain things if you ask her. Overall, she's the best math professor to get.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MAT119
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Fowler is the sweetest lady and her MAT119 class was super easy! She is always open to explain things and makes class fun. That being said this class does have homework almost every night. But overall great!!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH119
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 25, 2023
Would take again

Very easy class, very easy to understand and follow along with. Prepare for homework every weekday. Going to class and just paying attention will be enough for this pass/fail class. To pass all you need is a 70%+ on the course or on 80%+ on your final exam.

Lots of homework
Online Savvy
1.0
3.0
123
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2023

both professor fowler and the TA were very rude and snarky. did not teach and class and had to watch the lectures on youtube outside of class as well as do the homework. in class each day you are graded on a worksheet so attendance matters. do not reccomend

1.0
3.0
123
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2023

At first, I thought that Professor Fowler would be a good choice for Math 123. Wrong. She doesn't teach any material in class and doesn't answer questions/ help you prepare for any exams. We were provided videos to watch for notes. Attendance matters because we are required to do group work that is not beneficial. Would not take it again.

Participation matters
1.0
4.0
123
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2023

I just recently took Professor Fowler's Math 123 class and feel as if I did not learn anything. The TA was extremely rude as well.

Tough grader
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: C+
May 1, 2023

At first, I thought Professor Fowler was going to be ok for Math 123, but I was wrong. She does not teach in class nor answer any questions clearly. There was a lot of homework and lots of videos to watch before class, amounting to hours of notes. Attendance is mandatory and she is little to no help during class and has the TA do all the work.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
MAT119
Grade: C
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

You need to got to class to understand and print out the lecture notes, actually writing everything down will help so much!!! Attending class is a must she does clicker points everyday and try to keep your grade up so you don't have to worry about the final.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
123
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2023

The class starts off as low maintenance for a math class. However, as the semester goes by the more homework you have. She assigns lots of homework due the same day. So if you had class on Monday, be prepared to have a 30 question webassign homework do at midnight the same day. Then you have to watch a 30+ minute online lecture before next class.

Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
MATH119
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2023

Prof Fowler is nice, and knowledgeable in her subject but difficult to work with. There is a lot of work required for the class including, 2 sections of homework a night, graded LAs, flipped classes, and notes. There are 3 exams throughout the course and it is required that you get a 70% and above, or you get an 80% on the final.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH119
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Fowler really cares about the success of her students. She provides a lot of practice outside of class, which can be annoying to some since it's a part of the grade, but I really appreciate it as I do best with ample practice. Lectures are thorough and useful. She is always open to questions and has office hours weekly if needed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MATH119
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Class is fast pace but she is very easy to contact outside of class, over email and during her office hours. There is a lot of work to be done outside of class but I found it helpful as it was extra practice. The practice exams are almost the exact same as the exams, which helps in knowing what to study. She explains very well if you are confused.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
1.0
MATH241
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Fowler (cotaught with Dr. Berry) for Calc 3 for engineers and together they were amazing! Lectures were optional and because they posted all the notes (although the in person lectures are very helpful). They are extremely fair with grading on exams. Every Friday, we had in class problem sets that were extremely similar to the exams

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

I loved her class so much! She explained concepts very well which made the quizzes and exams super easy. The quizzes are online and open note. There is a decent amount of homework, but it does help with the course. She also posts the exact true and false questions that will be on the exams online.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
MATH119
May 3, 2024

There is a lot of material in 113 so the professors have to move fast. Professor Fowler did not necessarily make this an easier. She was a nice person, and she allowed us to do all in class work with groups. The only thing you did alone were the homeworks and exams. There is so much homework, so be prepared to dedicate lots of your time to it.

Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Fowler gets the job done. She does nothing special, but was easy to reach out to when needed. If you are just trying to pass the class, she will get the job done. Her course has a lot of work, but she is willing to help. Attendance doesn't matter and her tests are harder than other teachers.

2.0
4.0
MAT119
Nov 22, 2024

Jennifer isn't mean and the class isn't hard however she makes it a harder than it should be. She doesn't do a good job of teaching you and teaching you how to apply it. The one time I asked her a simple question she told me to go to the TA and he told me to find a tutor. Get ready to spend over an hour a night on cengage because she posts 3 a day.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Grade: C-
Dec 6, 2024

The worst math teacher I've ever had, and 2nd worst teacher I've EVER had and that's between two universities I've attended. She rushes through the notes, doesn't explain any material, and expects you to pick up everything Shes said within the 50-minute window of the class, and then will move on to the next topic with little to know practice.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH119
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Prof Fowler's MATH119 is challenging but manageable. Expect lots of homework, but the practice is helpful. Unstuckstudy was a game-changer for exam prep. Overall, a solid class if you stay on top of the work.

5.0
4.0
MATH231
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

She just retired, so you wont be able to take her again, great lecturer tho so I thought Id pay my respects.

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