2.6
Quality3.8
Difficulty46%
Would Retake83
Reviews46%
Would Retake
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What Students Say
“She gives her best when instructing a class”
MAT0022 - 4.0 rating“She is an excellent math professor that knows his material and teaches it in an easy way”
MAT0028 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
94%
Textbook Required
31%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.73 avg changeRatings by Course
MAT1028
5.0
(1)MATH00028
5.0
(1)MAT0012
3.0
(2)MAT0018
3.0
(5)MAT0028
2.7
(15)Difficulty by Course
MAT0990
5.0
MAT005638
5.0
0028
5.0
DEV2
4.3
MATH00028
4.0
Reviews (83)
Rude, arrogant and presumptuous, and confusing. Resigned herself from helping students, half the class dropped her the first month.
horrible.
She is really rude. Only gets along with certain students. She likes to pick and choose favorites. Does not help you if you need it! Randomly stopped grading homework! HORRIBLE !
THE BEST!! Ms.Davies is a great teacher, explains the work thorough.She gives ample opportunities for you to review and retake quizzes. Honestly in my experices its your choice if you would want to pass or fail. If you are NOT great at math I reccomend you take her shes very easy to work with. Sn.Bring Book,Only Pencil,NO Caculators,Sit In Front
She really is a great teacher. The class was a little rocky at first. I think some bad students were being selfish and obnoxious overall and as a result, she stressed. But I stuck it out and focused on the end goal and things became more relaxed. She helped me understand math, and I'm grateful to her for that. Recommended.
worst teacher ever.. if you want to have a teacher not teach you anything , shes the !!teacher for you.
she picks & chooses her favorites,like someone else already mentioned.She goes over all problems on the overhead but it was confusing because she tells you 2/3 different ways to solve a problem.She will not help u 1 on 1.So if u don't understand u have to ask in front of the whole class & if u still don't understand she will make you feel stupid
Professor Davies is a straight shooter. She is straight forward and tells you what she expects. Some people take that as being brash but she's just being honest. Prof. Davies really cares for all of her students and does everything humanly possible to help them pass. Just show up, do the required work, and you will pass!
Not helpful at all worst teacher ever!! Do not recommend her at all.
Professor Davies was extremely unhelpful. Every time I had a question she wasn't interested in helping. The math "bridge" class I took was over the computer but when during class hours she sat and didn't say a word the whole period. Unfriendly. I do not recommend.
Straight shooter, tells you everything you need to know, so listen because she will not repeat herself. I loved that she wouldn't take time away from the whole class because of a few needy ADD students. She knows some great little tricks to help make math easier and will drop your lowest HW and Quiz.
she is very unhelpful, rude , uninterested in her students, arrogant, and refuses to be clear as to what she wants.
Thoroughly enjoyed her down to earth attitude and teaching style.
GOD FORBID DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! Took this class for developmental 2 math, and she was awful. I had to drop her class because when I asked her to help me on a question she had just done on the board, she told me no. She's ghetto, and so hard to understand. Clearly she's just working for the paycheck, and doesn't care about her students passing
She is there to teach you and that is what she does. No games or funny jokes with her, she is about teaching. Very helpful and constantly asking students do the need assistance.
this professor was not only rude, but didn't seem like she was there to help me succeed. I reached out for better test taking advice amongst other things and the response was extremely rude impolite and almost discouraging. I know professors get several emails a day, but I feel there is a way to conduct an email without the negativity or being rude. I haven't had any issues with any professors and they have all been nice until now. I will never take this professor again!
Not there to play games with you or any funny business. Your book is online on ALEKS and that's where you do your work. A midterm and a final which I got an A on my final thank goodness. Just study and pay attention to her study exams right before midterm and final they are very helpful :)
you definitely have to pay attention and don't miss a day or you get become lost. there is no extra credit. make sure your homework is done on time or you will NOT get the grade. other than that shes funny and try's to be helpful
Not very helpful. Sits at desk all day
A personalized tutor in class? YEAH!!! She constantly walks around the room to see if you need assistance. Once a week there are also mini-lectures. ALEKS is bad but I like the set-up.
HORRIBLE TEACHER. Not only is she rude, she seems like she hates teaching. She does not explain course materials well at all. Very snooty and pessimistic. She doesn't seem to have the students best interest at hand. I dropped her class when I asked for help and she gave me an attitude.
She is an excellent math professor that knows his material and teaches it in an easy way. Welcome to college!!! I would personally recommend taking this class if you can balance working to earn your grade, have dedication and study. Math is not a spectator sport.
After being out of school for a while, I was terrified to be enrolled in a math cIass. This professor eased those fears. She gives her best when instructing a class. Her expectations are clear from the start of the course and she does not bend from them. Come to class and do your work!!!!
She is the best at teaching math than I have ever had. She may be hard but she really is the best. What you learn in class since she does so many examples for every lesson and in your homework will be on the multiple choice tests. Come to class on time, pay attention, and do your work if you want to pass this class.
I do not advise anyone to take this professor online. She doesn't communicate well and is very inconsiderate.
Top-notch at what she does. Step by step examples. What more could you ask for!
Leave your excuses for another class. You will earn your grade. If you're looking for an easy A, it won't happen because she's passionate about you learning the content. Very patient. Respect her course & you will pass. Slack off, you fail.
This class prepares you for college level math courses. You will know your work by the end of the semester. Do all of your assignments and you will pass with knowledge. She has in-class reviews before the exams. Don't expect favoritism. She is fair to all.
Professor Davies was impressive. She is patience and takes her time to get you to pass if you are making an a true effort. Do all of your assignments without excuses. She follows and abides by the course syllabus tooth and nail. Her classes are not as stressful as you think.
Professor Davies keeps her students well-informed about assignments and due dates which makes the grading fair for all. She is supportive and is helpful to those who ask for assistance. I hate math but her teaching style made attending class and completing assignments bearable.
Took online course, maybe she's a better professor in the classroom. Only feedback I got was one negative comment about following directions. Nothing else, understood I am only one of probably a few hundred.
I am TERRIBLE at math and I passed. I definitely had to stick to the pacing schedule. Do all the ALEKS homework and the concept checks and you'll do fine.
She engages and actually teaches her students because she wants all of her students to relax and pass. She is willing to get you to the finish line if you are making an a true effort. Her classes are simple. She make learning math fun and not as stressful as you think.
I have always struggled with math and this is the first time in my life I feel confident answering problems. She is really strict on attendance but will make everything clear and doesn't care how long she has to explain problems.
She knows how to break things down to where you understand it. She is very patient but also enjoyable with her singing and dancing. I didnt think at the beginning of the term that I could have passed this class. She is good at what she does. Have the right attitude and you will go far.
Teaches by her doing the problems not explaining them or going into detail on how to do problems. Acts like we all should know everything she is talking about. Favors students.
The best math class that I have ever had. The class was only graded on homework and tests. She literally walks you through every problem too! ASK QUESTIONS!!!
This professor is horrible! Ask a question and she'll answer you with a "DUH" attitude. She does the math problems and explains "shortcuts" but really it confuses you when ALEKS and tutor show you different ways to do the math. She honestly seems like she doesn't care much and hates her job.
This professor helped me understand math. You have to be in class, as long as you pay attention & take notes you are good. Do not miss class because you will get behind on so much and it will be difficult to catch up. She made the class bearable.
I liked this math class because it was blended and Professor Davies was really nice. I liked that she gave us more time with assignments. We didn't have a whole lot of tests.
I have emailed her multiple times to clarify specific instructions with absolutely no response. Doesn't communicate. She gives zeros on assignments if you don't show work that, otherwise, goes without saying (ie., the small addition and subtraction that are part of larger equations). Gave me several 0's on completed assignments. Hated this class.
My neighbors sent a search party out for me because they haven't seen me - I told them I was ok but on Math Lockdown. It's been a challenging class for sure but the thing that helped me the most was telling myself that "If others can do this so can I". Thank you Professor Davies for believing in me.
Professor Davies is an excellent teacher. She is very patient with me she explains her work very well she keeps everything in a professional matter It is a little harder for me to grasp it however she never complained she has her own style that I can relate to . Im very happy to be in her class she is an awesome teacher
For as much participation as she had with the class a robot would have been better. At one point I realized that it was pointless to communicate with her because it was going to be her way or no way even though her way could clearly be disputed based on printed instruction. If you take her class expect nothing and just do the work.
This is a one-of-a-kind professor. Don't take her for granted. If you do not put forth the effort, she will fail you-might I add "with a smile." Goes above and beyond to provide students with help and is pretty clear on what she wants and expects.
I have tried to communicate with her with no avail for problems I was having with the assignment doesnt explain problems real well and treats you as if your stupid sometimes
This is the best Math teacher I have had. She is very effective and proficient. I learned a lot from her and she made me embrace Math. She simplifies everything in order for the student to easily grasp the topics.
Professor Davies was awesome! I learned so much in her class and she really took the time to explain everything. Lots of work and difficult content but glad I made it through.
I took this class as an option to refresh after being out of school for 11 years, and it was bad even for a math class. I learned 100% of what I did through ALEKS. Shes very strict on her grading and attendance. You must be in the class for at least 5 hours a week. Weekly homework is graded strictly as well. Its either A, B, or an F.
I reached out to Miss Davies due to an issue with the ALEKS app counting hours to the wrong module resulting in a F. I knew this was an error. Her first response was "there is nothing to fix, because nothing is broken". 10 minutes later she found the error. Told me to disregard the first email. She didn't even check into the issue before responding
Professor Davies is very rude. You try and talk to her and she makes you feel like you're an idiot. Messaged her about not having my access code prior to the start of the class and she was never specific. Then again, I did misread her instructions. Maybe had she been more understanding, I would've not graded her so low.
God forbid if you ask a question. She hates answering questions and makes you feel as if you are stupid EVERY TIME. Why is she even a teacher ??? She clearly hates her job
She is a great professor teaching a hard subject. You must go to class and do the work or you will not pass.
She's definitely a great professor. Put in the time, do your work, and you will pass.
Professor Davies made my reintroduction to math bearable. Her class challenges you to know the content. The content is a lot to learn with at least 5 hours of online math homework every week. She does a great job explaining and breaking it down.
Prof Davies is nice but will fail you with a smile. I tried to email her due to tech difficulties trying to scan an assignment to her. NO RESPONSE!!!! Gave me a "0", typed in caps (LATE) in comments, didn't even grade it. Take points off and grade it. Don't just give students a "0". Expect nothing, just do your work, turn it in on time!!!
Absolutely awful teacher. They were incredibly rude and demeaning. I would rather switch colleges before taking her again. She is cold-hearted and should not be teaching.
AWESOME teacher!! She teaches in a way that helps you to learn the material. Purchase the required course materials, use your assignment sheet, and do all of your work on time by following the directions given . I would take her for more classes if she was available. I HIGHLY recommend her.
I took developmental math with this professor. Never once responded to my emails when I had questions. The only emails she would send are things we need to get done that week (which is nice). But whenever I had a question about my grade and emailed her, I never got a reply. Not lenient on make up work whatsoever.
Professor Davies is a very knowledgable professor. Doesn't mark late work, nor will she answer emails that are questions that were covered in class which is understandable as she covers all things multiple times in class and encourages you to ask questions in class so you won't have to ask later. Teaching style is harsh but for your own benefit.
If you ask questions she makes you feel like you are beneath her. She does not respond to emails She grades very toughly and if you try to bring up inconsistencies in her grading she pretends she doesn't understand or makes you feel bad.
Read Syllabus!!!!! Because she will not read your email if its something that is in included in your syllabus!
Not accessible from email. Talks a lot but doesn't really SAY anything. The whole class is just her doing problems and talking for hours. Mostly you'll teach yourself and do hours upon hours of work. Will make you do a few in class group projects that feel, and are, completely irrelevant and you could be doing the Aleks work instead.
Very rude in email responses, obviously checked out and no longer wants to be teaching that class. Constant 50% mark offs for very tiny issues of not showing a step of addition/subtraction, and she also REQUIRES the FULL 5 hours in Alex every week. Not all professors do, in fact, most don't.
I enjoyed your class and rediscovering my love/hate relationship with math.
It has been a pleasure having you as an instructor. Your teaching style is thorough and informative without being boring. Thank you for being you.
Professor Davies has rekindled my love for math! The weekly 5 hour ALEKS requirement is easy to meet, but she is a stickler about showing all your work on homework even if it is something you can easily do in your head. But it IS math, so it's understandable! Any emails to her were promptly answered. Hope to have her for other math classes!
She made me give up.
Absolutely awful experience with this professor. She ignored all my emails, never once responded to me. Don't think I'm a bitter student from a poor grade. I'm a 4.0 and I did get an A in this course. WAY to strict of grading: 15% off entire assignment for not showing work that 20/4 = 5 via long division. too much busy work and wasting of time.
she is very rude she never answer emails I'm n 8 weeks and I had a 97 my kid was in the hospital for breathing problems and still are I'm trying to witch out hear class asap
This professor is fast paced. Sometimes she will have a tone if you ask questions. At first the tone bothered me but being in her class I have come to realize that she has no bad intentions. What is expected of you is very clear.
The communication with this professor was very difficult. Every email she sent out basically said do not email me or change the subject line. I never got any answers from her when I attempted to communicate about issues or help I needed. If you are super advanced in math and do not need any help this is the class for you. She is very stand offish.
Marks points off on my assignments even when I get answers correct, regardless if I clearly show adequate work demonstrating I understand the concept. Talks to us like we're slow, won't answer any questions about the course, refers you to the syllabus. Work isn't hard but has time requirements and she's a tough grader. ALEKS is the real professor.
Communication with Professor Davies was nearly non-existent. Beware of asking questions as well, you could be met with condescension, as I know I did. Feedback on assignments wasn't helpful either. Most of the material was provided by ALEKS, which in my opinion was controversial. It was horrible at adequately explaining most of the material.
Honestly such a terrible professor, you have a better chance at winning the lottery than getting a response from her. I have been withdrawn twice from her class due to her nonexistent communication skills. She is an awful professor do not get classes with her
Not a very understanding teacher, would never take a class from her again or recommend to anybody else.
VERY condescending. A lot of work, 10 PowerPoints per chapter to take notes on then 5 hours required in ALEKS or she will take a lot of points off. Also, homework will have to be EXACTLY how she wants it even though it's easy to do in your head. Even if it's 2+2 she wants to see you write it. She won't help you log into ALEKS so keep your info
I felt professor Davies was not helpful. I would email her about assignments and her responses weren't clear and she would take a while to get back to me... She would take points off for every little thing but give no clarification as to how I could improve my grade.
She definitely is not a teacher to teach. I imagine she uses SPC to get paid for her lonely wine addiction late at night.
Very rude response when asking questions as if you should already know how to do it already..no quick responses for emails..
Do not take this class. Worst class I've taken at SPC. There is no support no explanations no lectures and you will not get any real help from the instructor. Don't waste your money. Do not expect actual teaching. Do not expect help I repeat do not go into expecting help.
I would strongly suggest NOT taking her class, at least not online. Difficult grader, limited to no feedback. Save yourself the stress and go with literally anybody else!
After reading other reviews, I agree with all of them. This was the worst professor I've had. She doesn't communicate, never replies to emails, and shows no compassion. My grandmother passed, I missed one class, and she refused to let me make up my midterm, saying employers don't allow missed work.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
94%
Textbook Required
31%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.73 avg changeRatings by Course
MAT1028
5.0
(1)MATH00028
5.0
(1)MAT0012
3.0
(2)MAT0018
3.0
(5)MAT0028
2.7
(15)Difficulty by Course
MAT0990
5.0
MAT005638
5.0
0028
5.0
DEV2
4.3
MATH00028
4.0