4.1

Joyce Hallaway

Mathematics - Houston Community College (all campuses)

4.1
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Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
87
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4.1
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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87 total ratings

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What Students Say

I would not take her again

MATH1305 - 3.0 rating

Giives out test reviews, and exrra credit

MATH - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

77%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
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C (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 8 reported grades
B: 2
B+: 2
C: 2
A: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Caring (2)
Lots of homework (2)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
Inspirational (1)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
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MTH
Nov 12, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MATH
Nov 29, 2004

Very good teacher, had her for college algebra, finite and stats. Very nice person. Giives out test reviews, and exrra credit.

5.0
1.0
13141342
Dec 20, 2004

great.. if u wanna pass math.. take here for sure!!

3.0
1.0
MATH1324
Dec 28, 2004

She gives a lot of extra credit and makes sure you will pass her class. But I didn't learn anything in the class.

4.0
2.0
MATH1301
Jan 19, 2005

I hate math, but Ms Hallawy made Algebra interesting and enjoyable. I took a Saturday, 4 hour class and it was still enjoyable.

5.0
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CALCULUSTWO
Feb 20, 2005

I enjoy her class for Calculus two over the winter mini-break. She gives quizzes for bonus point up to more than 20 points and she gives test reviews and there is one take home test. Plus she allowed tests review except if you have A on the exam. She is highly recommended for calculus two. Trust m

5.0
2.0
MATH0308
Apr 15, 2005

She explains thing well

4.0
3.0
MATH1314
May 13, 2005

i hated this class cuz there were so many annoying ppl asking so many questions so it was boring for me. she's nice though. her math labs were annoying and they took forever.dont take her class if you're not willing to come to class, she takes attendance. study the review for her test u should b ok.

5.0
4.0
CAL2
May 20, 2005

Mrs. Hallaway is a very nice teacher and wants her students to learn. She met with most of our class outside of the classroom on her own time. She met with us over Spring Break!! No other teacher would do this. I would recommend her for all of my Calculus classes. :)

2.0
4.0
MATH2414
May 20, 2005

Dont expect to learn anything. She just does the book examples. Her tests are nothing like the reviews and the tests took too long!

5.0
1.0
CALCULUS2
May 22, 2005

This class was a joke. She gives way too many bonus points and there are students in this class that should not be in there. If you dont pass this class, then YOU are an idiot. She meets with the class outside at some cafe for extra help on her own time. So, YOU SHOULD PASS HER CLASS!

5.0
3.0
MATH2413
Jun 7, 2005

Excellent. Very helpful. Helped us outside classroom in her own time. CMON YOU GUYS WITH BAD REVIEWS YOU GOTTA STUDY OUTSIDE CLASSROOM TO LEARN. SHE MADE CALCULAS FUN. Isnt it amazing.

5.0
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0308
Jun 30, 2005

GREAT TEACHER!! SHE EXPLAINS PROBLEMS UNTIL THE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND DOESN"T MIND FOR THE STUDENTS TO CONTACT HER AT HOME.

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Jul 30, 2005

This teacher is great. you cant fail unless u just have a problem with going to school

5.0
2.0
MATH
Aug 8, 2005

Great teacher, easy tests, they come straight from the review she even drops one of your tests grades. I recieved a B in the class, and all of the homework is online. I recommend this teacher to anyone that sucks at MATH

4.0
2.0
MATH
Aug 12, 2005

Good teacher. Easy B. Test are easy and straight forward. Online is easy. She does get annoying at times with pushing students to finish on her time (hungry). Took her for summer and DO WARN THAT HER FINAL(EXTREMELY HARD) WAS NOTHING what see taught and reviewed before.

1.0
5.0
CALI
Grade: A
Sep 8, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH0308
Oct 27, 2005

I would highly reccommend this teacher to any student who is having trouble with math. She is very understanding and caring of her students. I took this particular math 3 times. The first time 2 times I failed and the third time was a charm. I made not a B but an A. It was only because of her dedication to us. Thanks. Love you Mrs. J.

4.0
1.0
MATH1324
Nov 5, 2005

She is very easy!I didn't do those exercises and I still can easily get an A in her class. All you need to do is just study for the reviews that she gave befor the test.(don't worry, she will go through all the reviews and tell you the answers) The review is almost exactly the same with the test.

2.0
5.0
MATH0312
Nov 14, 2005

NEVER COULD GET ANY HELP TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I WAS DOING SO THEREFORE I HAD TO DROP. I WILL HAVE TO TAKE THIS CLASS AT THE SCHOOL INSTEAD OF ONLINE TO GET THE HELP NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND. AFTER 22 YEARS IT JUST DIDNT COME BACK TO ME LIKE I ONCE REMEMBERED!

2.0
3.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Nov 15, 2005

She was very unclear and I had a hard time in the class. She doesn't seem to care.

4.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Nov 27, 2005

She is a good stat. professor and is nice most of the time because you are her only stat. class. Her exams come right off from her review sheets, which she puts up on the web, and goes over it. The numbers are different on the test, but the concept and the wording is most of the time same.

2.0
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STATS
Dec 14, 2005

its not very easy to make an A for her class. her final was hard, different from the review. she sometimes picks on you to write stuff on the board. she also embarrasses you by asking personal questions in front of the class

3.0
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CAL1
Jan 1, 2006

work hard and u can make an A

5.0
1.0
STATISTICS
Jan 5, 2006

she's so sweet and fun. Easy,she gives a review and test is exactly the same format as the review. Gives 4 test and drops your lowest. If u get an A in the final, that's your grade, no matter how bad u did on the first 3. Or it's the other way around. love her.. she's my fav..

5.0
2.0
MATH2413MATH
Jan 6, 2006

Awesome teacher, explains everything clearly. IF u cooperate, she'll definately cooperate. Very friendly and love to chat about anything.

5.0
1.0
STATISTICS
Apr 10, 2006

This is the best Math teacher in the world. Every math teacher at HCCS who got a bad rating should take a class from her. Take her for math, change your schedule if you have to around her. These reviews don't lie she is the best. SW campus is lucky to have her.

5.0
2.0
MATH
May 9, 2006

This teacher is the best. Explains very well. Wants you to learn. I recommend her to everyone that wants to learn math.

5.0
2.0
FINITE
May 12, 2006

best instructor. i would recommend taking her.

5.0
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CAL1
May 15, 2006

Easy teacher hard subject got a F in class. but its mostly my fault.. bvut the teacher trried to help me out

5.0
1.0
MATH03121314
Jun 21, 2006

Super easy pay close attention to the exam reviews you are likely to see the exact same example on the exam. 4 exams and a final lowest test grade is dropped!

5.0
1.0
MATH03060308
Aug 1, 2006

EASY!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH0306
Aug 19, 2006

Her class is so easy, i cant emphasis enough how easy it was. The beginning of EVERY class we would talk about all sorts of stuff besides maths itself like her dogs had puppies or what we all did for the weekend and whats not. We would take about 30mins b4 we actually started doing maths problem and even better she let us out EXTRA early. I got an

5.0
2.0
MATH096
Aug 20, 2006

Very sweet and helpful. She goes above and beyond to help.

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Aug 24, 2006

Great prof!! Talks alot b4 class starts, soif you are a little late, no big deal. I failed or dropped this class 3 times b4 this.With her as a teacher, I got a 100 on all of the tests and an A on the final. It was greatg and I am taking her for Finite in the fall. I would definatley recommend her for any math class. If you study, you will do well.

5.0
2.0
MATH1324
Dec 11, 2006

if your a visual learner this teacher is perfect for you. she does every example step by step and if u pay attention and do all your work gurantee A!! take her shes very helpful!

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Dec 11, 2006

This professor is really nice and easy. She does her best to suite what the students want. If she feels she needs to make more tests so it doesn't hurt your grade, she'll ask for your opinion. She's really strict on attendance, but she's really leneant on homework. Usually if something is due a certain day, she extends it. I highly recommend her!

5.0
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MATH1324
Dec 13, 2006

great prof. i took her for three math classes and the only reason i am not taking her for my next one is because she is not teaching it. very helpful and understanding.do your work and ask questions and you will do well

5.0
1.0
MATH1324
Jan 7, 2007

Best math teacher ever....I love her...she is easy, clear and very helpful...i took her for Fi-nite math...i hadnt taken a math class for 3 yrs b4 i took this class plus im very bad at math...but she does as awesome job explaning the material i passed her class with an A...if you dont get math, take her...you will definetly pass

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Mar 12, 2007

very nice teacher. very easy to understand. very nice wo0men to talk to. take her if you need an easy a

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5.0
DEVMATH
May 1, 2007

She is a horrible Instructor! The immature lazy students love her because they all have the same mentality. Hallaway is posting most of the good ratings. She gives bonus points to students for posting good ratings. She did an awful Departmental Review for Math 0312. Stay away from her!Don't enroll in any math course she teaches,or you'll be sorry.

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MATH0306
May 12, 2007

Do not take her class. She talks too much before she begins teaching. You will have to teach yourself because she does not do a good job explaining the material. Take an Instructor who is serious about their students learning math. If you don't want to earn your grade she is a good teacher, but you will be sorry in the future.

2.0
1.0
MATH0312
May 15, 2007

she's a sweet teacher, but she can't teach. you have course compass quizes online, which is the only homework you will have, but she allows you to work on it during class sometimes as a lab.exams are usually multiple choice.

5.0
1.0
MATH1321
May 30, 2007

I took her for statistics, and she made it really easy, and the tests were exactly like her reviews she provided. So if you do the reviews and understand the concepts, you're good! Highly recommend her!

3.0
3.0
MATH1314
Jun 4, 2007

Took this class online. It wasnt too bad. I didnt do well, but I had a computer virus that screwed up my test. make sure your computer is working fine before taking this class online and you will be fine.

5.0
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MATH0306
Aug 10, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH0308
Oct 9, 2007

This teacher is very good, she will help you and make it much easier to learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Dec 17, 2007

This teacher is just a easy cake and there would be no problem making an A in the class and i am so serious about this

5.0
2.0
MATH1316
Dec 26, 2007

Took her after taking another much harder teacher. She made the class a breeze. MUCH clearer than the other teacher and with multiple choice exams and exams that look like the review, you couldn't ask for a better math class. Taking her for PreCal too.

5.0
2.0
PRECA2412
Apr 11, 2008

Exellent teacher, very easy to understand, Do your homework and you will pass the test. I recommend taking her for all your math needs.

5.0
4.0
MATH2312
May 7, 2008

Shes strict and requires alot of work but you will learn alot from her. Keeping up with the homework problems will help.She will help you though if you need it.

5.0
1.0
MATH2412
May 8, 2008

I recommend her anyday. She's very helpful and her tests are just like her reviews. If you study a little bit you'll get a A!very nice as well

5.0
1.0
MATH2412
May 15, 2008

She is very nice. She always says the words "Yes" and "Do you follow" and "Do you get it" But she is very nice. She gives quizzes sometimes. I had her for Plane Trigonometry and made a C and I also had her for Precalculus and made an A, thats only because of the extra credit assignment that she had given us otherwise I would have had a B avereage.

5.0
2.0
MATH0312
May 21, 2008

Great teacher, responded quickly to questions. Highly recommended!!

5.0
2.0
MATH1342
Jul 9, 2008

nice teacher. attendance was only mandatory for slow learners. she made stat really easy. she related it to everyday things. 4 tests and a final. could drop lowest test or even the final.extra credit: two times it was 10 points each, once it was 6 points.helpful teacher she even lent her book to students.BOOK 4 SALE,CHEAPER THAN BOOKSTORE 832866501

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Aug 4, 2008

I LOVED Mrs. Hallaway. Very sweet lady. Very helpful. Always stops to help you with your questions. If you're good, you don't really even have to be there all the time. Just make sure you get the math labs done!!!

5.0
4.0
MATH1342
Dec 15, 2008

Took her for STAT online.She is EXTREMELY HELPFUL, I was pleasantly surprised! She will answer ANY and ALL questions you have. She even offered to meet me somewhere if I needed help(which speaks of her character) HIGHLY RECOMMEND! (not particularly easy not hard either) Afterall its a STAT class ONLINE. GL

1.0
5.0
MATH0312
Dec 16, 2008

I did not enjoy her class, and good luck to anybody that does take her.

5.0
4.0
MATH0312
Dec 19, 2008

I enjoyed Ms Hallaway's class. The student who posted below this post was probably the only person in the class to fail rofl

5.0
1.0
MATH0308
Jan 6, 2009

really good teacher..just tell her in advance that you won't be there for class and she's straight. never bought the book.. just shared with people in the class. all i have to say it make sure you do the myMATHLAB homework everyday..because if you just let it pill up like i did. it will hurt you hard. but i made an HIGH A :)

4.0
2.0
MATH0308
Jan 20, 2009

alright teacher.. made an A! only problem she has a lot of off-topic conversations DURING CLASS! makes the class longer.. she also doesnt let you out early.

4.0
1.0
MATH2412
Jan 21, 2009

I think she is so funny cuz she always says "Yes" "Do you follow" and "Do you get it" She only goes over the prblems that are in the examples. She's easy though. All her tests are multiple choice and she allows graphing calculators on the exams except for the remedial math classes.

5.0
1.0
STAT2315
May 14, 2009

She is so easy and fun. I wish she would teach other courses too.

1.0
4.0
MATH1316
May 18, 2009

This teacher cannot teach math!! When she ask's question's, and somebody anwsers, she asumes everyone knows. Does not offer tutoring or help on homework. I would definatly recomend not to take her, by far on of the worst teachers in HCC, period.!!!!!

1.0
5.0
MATH1342
Jul 31, 2009

Do not take her if u cannot study or u are lazy. She assumes everyone knows it all,although she tries but she is not the best professor.

5.0
1.0
MATH1324
Aug 20, 2009

I loved her, shes the best professor ever. I dont understand while other students are complaining, if you dont speak up and ask for help you deserve the grade your received. Also, if you complete the homework online she gives you up to 10 points in every test. Do the math..

5.0
1.0
MATH1342
Oct 29, 2009

Took online. Extremely easy if you like math. Everything is done online. You can finish the class way before the semester is over. Take quizzes up to 3 times. Print them because some of the same questions appear on the tests. Drops lowest of 4 tests. 2 hours to take tests. Final counts twice. Never read the book, just watch online lecture videos.

5.0
1.0
MATH0308
Dec 10, 2009

She is easy. She goes over every assignment step by step just pay attention and if she's too fast for you let her know she will slow down. Test is super easy she does extra credit quizzes. Final was super easy. I recommend her to everyone.

5.0
1.0
MATH2412
Dec 12, 2009

EASIEST PROFESSOR AT HCC!! If you get all A's on your tests you get exempt from the final!! Very helpful, always gives you chances to get extra credit...a phenomenal teacher! HIGHLY recommend her!!

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Dec 13, 2009

She was an overall Great Teacher. I took her online. She answers your questions as soon as she can. She allows you to turn your homework in at the end of the semester. She gives extra credit for completing your homework also. The homework is online as well. You have just one on campus exam and that is the Final. The tests on Mymath Lab do not count

2.0
1.0
MATH1314
Mar 4, 2010

easy easy easy easy easyyyyyyyy

5.0
1.0
MATH0312
May 15, 2010

She goes from the mymathlab and does the problems with you.You take the quiz on mymathlab and she will give you 3 trys which is very helpful.If you don't understand it she explains it to you.She goes step by step. She gives the easiest quizzes in class for extra credit.We took 3 test+the final super easy-she does the review in class with us. Easy!

5.0
1.0
MATH1325
May 17, 2010

MyMathLab homework is extra credit. she gives about 3 inclass extra credit that's super easy like "name five other classmates"etc. goes step-by-step if you have questions. provides reviews before exams which she goes over in class beforehand and shows steps to getting the answer. super sweet professor. dismisses class early too!

5.0
1.0
MATH1324
May 29, 2010

Took her for finite. Very helpful and understands how to help students in areas where help is required.

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Jul 26, 2010

Take her if you want to get A

5.0
1.0
MATH1324
Dec 17, 2010

what campus is she located at ?

4.0
2.0
MATH1324
Feb 12, 2011

Not too bad

5.0
1.0
MATH1325
Jul 20, 2011

Best college math teacher yet! Very helpful, lenient and overall smart; she knows her subject; and, will assist you in learning it. She is the BEST!

5.0
3.0
MATH1314
Apr 30, 2014

Best ever. I loved her class - as much as you can love a math class. (:

2.0
3.0
STAT2315
Grade: B
Jul 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor doesn't know how to teach university level. I pass the class but it was a chaos she didn't know how to teach. The final you cant use a table that she was teaching the whole semester so last minute she was teaching how to solve problem w/o calculator. She was late or upset w/o informing her students& give you attitude if you do this

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
MATH1324
Grade: B
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Ms Hallaway was so caring and helpful. She tells silly jokes but they help you remember how to solve the problems. She is kind and willing to help you if you are willing to put in the work.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
0306MATH
Grade: B+
Sep 22, 2018
Would take again

she is a great teacher funny, caring and easy A

Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH1305
Grade: C
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not my favorite professor, She did not explain things well in class, and did not use the same method as mymathlab to solve some problems, which made it confusing. I would not take her again.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Grade: C
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

Took her online (summer 8 wks-covid) because I read the reviews on here. I'm horrible at math & I'm so glad I did take her. Just make sure you're on top of hw, it's a lot. She gives lots of extra credit, so do those. Grading heavily on final & exams. Do every single thing you can get all the points you can. Take her!

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
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3.0
3.0
MATH1324
Grade: B+
Jan 18, 2021
Would take again

She is very funny and teaches good! If you have any questions, she will help you out. Do the homework because they will prepare you for the tests! Also do the practice exams, even if they arent worth a grade, they will also help. However, she is very slow at replying back to emails or does not reply at all.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
MATH2411
Grade: D+
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I don't recommend taking this professor because she will not work with you whatsoever. She rushes through her lectures and it's calculus, so because she teaches too fast, you get lost and have to self teach. If you fail an exam, she does not care and will not work with you. She gives way too much homework and it's difficult to finish.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

77%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
B+ (2)
C (2)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(2)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 8 reported grades
B: 2
B+: 2
C: 2
A: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Caring (2)
Lots of homework (2)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
Inspirational (1)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
Graded by few things (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.17 avg change
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Sep
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13141342

5.0

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MTH

5.0

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CALCULUSTWO

5.0

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CAL2

5.0

(1)

CALCULUS2

5.0

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