She is a great teacher.

She went out of her way to have a group study session on Friday mornings for anyone who had questions about anything having to do with the homework/tests/quizes. Took full advantage of it and brought my grade up to an A. Will always recommend her. Enjoy the little 5 minute story breaks from time to time after a long trig. problem.

If you're attending college just to get through and not really learn anything, then why go at all? Judy is an excellent teacher and will accept nothing less than excellence from her students. Generally, the higher level in math you take the more dedicated to it you are. If you're taking Trig or Calc and expect an easy class, don't bother going.

If math is not your best subject then this class and this teacher are for you. She makes math fun and interesting. She will work with you regarding any problems you have and helps to make sure you understand what is being taught. Her stories just add more humor and show she is human.Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Always wonder what all of this math-junk you are learning is really used for? Judy gives real-life applications to the math, and makes it fun! Excellent teacher, but pretty tough.

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I've really enjoyed her class. She explains things well, and is happy to answer questions without making students feel stupid, and she often gives real-world applications. She also states clearly what will be on tests, which makes studying much easier.

extremly hard but well worth it in the end (you will have a good back round in pre-calc, so you can go on to calc with ease)

She's a very tough instructor. She gives a 2-3 question quiz at the beginning of each class. She's funny, though, and makes the class interesting.

After reading the postings here I was reluctant to regester for this class; now that I have taken the class, I really do not understand the negative comments. Ms. Lalani is a good instructor. Homework is not graded but must be completed to make a satisfactory grade. She will always help and knows the material well.

She knows her stuff. Even has a great personality, and is easy to learn from. ASK ?s IF YOU GET LOST - SHE'LL HELP. Good stories related to the subject. Homework isn't graded but if you don't do it you won't have any idea what's going on. 4 tests, 20 in-class quizes (over homework, and for attendance), 2 projects. You'll want to get the book.

Quizzes 1st 10 min. of class,do the homework to pass them. Keep up with the class. College requires you to think & is expected. No cheat notes allowed. If your major requires precalc or higher, take her-she prepares you for the higher level math. Fill out time mgmt & grade sheets for good quiz grade, also keep a copy of voter reg. or essay on it

I think with this teacher she requires you to think, which for me has made math more interesting, she tries not to teach the plug and chug method, but to actually understand why and what you are doing.

If you take her pre-calc class make sure to do all the home work and a little extra! Double check due dates for the reading assignments. And if you need help just ask. She is more then willing to help you understand the material.

Extremely difficult class. Take a lot of time, do tons of homework, and study with others or you won't get anywhere. Believes that the class average should be a C, so don't expect a curve unless it's lower. Exams are difficult but she drops the lowest one. Generous with quizzes; we took about 15 and kept the top ten scores (two of those were free:

She establishes class policy on day one. Its clear what she expects from the student. Has good web site info. Quiz almost everyday (tosses some out). Good TI calculator is absolutely needed. Do homework or don't ****. Offers to answer questions everyday. Pay close attention to specific formulas. Bad part, late to return quizes and tests.

I've taken classes w/ Lalani for 4 semesters in a row. Kinda lax in getting projects back, but has a deep-rooted understanding of mathematics, & if you're willing to use her office hours she'll help you personally. Always open to any questions in class, & encourages them. Don't underestimate her. Do the work in a timely manner & you'll do great.

If you're an engineering/science/math major, take Lalani; she'll teach you what you need to know. If instead you just need to get a few math credits out of the way, take somebody easier. Great teacher, takes time out of her schedule to help. Slow returning tests however.

Excellent teacher if you want to learn the material. Clear lectures, helpful illustrations, and through answers. The tests however are geared toward real understanding of the material and not just superfical knowledge of whats covered. Expect plenty of application questions and expect to THINK.

Not an easy grade. She expects work. Attend class AND study the book and you will learn something! Isn't that what we're taking the tough classes for?

Will keep you interested, but you have to work HARD for your grade. Has a deep understanding of math and wants her students to succeed. TIPS: Use office hrs, do the homework (not collected/graded), and for god's sake, ASK if you have a question.

excellent teacher. funny and clear

Would be my favorite professor, except my physics professor is just as awesome.

I sucked at math when I started college, now I'm a math minor. Judy is the nmost helpfull teacher I've ever had, and she was always willing to help me even if it toke a hour for me to really understand it. If you don't mind asking for help and want to truly understand the material take Judy Lalani.

After reading RMP, Judy's class was exactly what I expected. I knew that she was a knowledgeable professor with high standards. She expects you to do the work assigned - not too surprising. Yes she tells stories - and all relate to the math you are learning, so you have to pay attention. She's more than willing to help you if you put in the time.

This professor is awesome. Best teacher i have ever had. She is helpful, all you have to do is look for fer. She is kind, and will do anything in her power to help you understand, even get out of her lunch early, believe me i know. She is tough, but she because if it was easy, it wouldn't be math. Take her, and talk to her, she'll help you out.

I really enjoyed Judy. She taught me what I needed to know in a fun way. She graded us well, either it was right and you get the points, or it was wrong and you didn't. She was tough but that made us learn it well. She was very fair and caring. We were also given opportunities for extra credit. I would highly recomend her as a teacher!

The class was extremely hard, which is to expected but she is very helpful and will teach the material clearly and correctly. If you put forth the effort I believe anyone is able to pass this class.

Judy is one of the best math teachers I've ever had and is one of the best at CNM. She is hard, but fair. And incredibly helpful. Attend class, do the homework, and attend office hours!

I retook Calc I over the summer to reinforce my math skills and improve my grade. Judy is hard but fair; the key is attending class, doing the homework, and attending office hours.

Learned a lot, worked hard so my A meant something. Don't be afraid to ask questions during her class or she will just roll through material. The class is hard but the SI and Judy are available to help you so use it. It helps if you have taken her class before because she emphasizes stuff in Algebra and Calc I that is important in Calc II

Lalani makes sure that you learn the material. Daily quizzes, fair exams, and extra credit offered. She is always helpful and available when needed and will make time for students outside of normal office hours. As long as you do the homework, study, and go to her office hours, you will succeed in this course.

Great teacher if you want to move forward with your math. Is extremely helpful and provides many resources to succeed in her class. If you show you are trying she will help! But in upper level Martha homework an studying is a must. She is not the teacher for an easy A but is the teacher to learn the material. Want to take her for calculus 2

very hard class, but she is helpful and very clear, only counts the highest 10 quizes out of 20. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!! its very important

She is very sarcastic, and cocky. But most smart people are. I absolutely love her. Her classes are super hard and demand study time. Take her if you want to learn and are serious about math. She is very knowlegdeable and helpful. If you are not very intelligent avoid her, but if you enjoy learning take her

If you are looking for a tough teacher who teaches you math and prepares you for the next level, Lalani is your teacher. If you're looking for someone to let you get by with the minimums….keeps looking. For the record, all of her test question come from either the homework or her handouts.

Judy was great. She was not easy, but in the end she drops many quizzes, allows extra credit, and teaches the material that I needed to know for future classes very well. Many people complain about class exam averages in her calculus classes, this is a normal occurrence and happens in all calculus courses. Particularly calculus 1.

Judy was an excellent teacher! She does ramble, but who doesn’t ….She is absolutely brilliant and is eager to answer any questions you have them, as student we have to convey what we dont get! She is by far rude, she just has a strong personality for ppl who r overly sensitive. Great Class! -word of the wise take advantage of office hours

This instructor is not for students that do not plan put forth the effort to really learn the material. She does not allow note cardscheat sheets while taking tests so memorization is essential. However, if you are paying attention she gives you many hints and tricks on what you should memorize. All tests were cumulative. Success Hard work

Best way to sum Judy is, "hard but fair." How to pass her class is simple, Show up, take notes, ask questions, do your homework. If you get something wrong on the homework, correct it find out why you missed it, ask questions. For quizzes, if you miss something, correct it find out why you missed it. Do that and follow directions, tests are EASY

I took both trig and precalc in the same semester with Lalani and it was a ROUGH semester. She taught me a lot and helped me through calc 1 and 2. Yes she gets distracted I class and shows up late but she taught me well. The only regret I have is, I wish I did more homework. her exams require critical thinking which is necessary for success.

Ms. Lalani is very helpful, but you must ask the necessary questions during class, as well as attend her office hours. She is a great teacher to take if you are planning on moving forward in math, and more importantly, want to succeed. With that being said, she is a tough grader and her tests are by no means easy, but she fair as well.

Judy is a good teacher. She is a bit unorganized at times and gets off topic. If you take her class, she will prepare you for the next class. Her tests are very difficult and homework isn't graded, but if you don't do the homework for her class, you will fail! She takes a long time to hand back tests. She is very helpful during office hours.

She expects students to ask questions. Until you realize the gap of understanding in your own brain she can only do so much.

Lalani is an excellent professor. Takes awhile to get used to her teaching style and bluntness. But you'll come out very knowledgable and prepared for your next math classes. Really enjoyed this instructor.

Strong, opinionated personality. Does not walk you thru every step. Expects you to know stuff before you receive her lecture. Guess what,that's how real life is! This class is the first step that separates engineers from other majors. sink or swim. She is doing society a favor. Bridges will collapse if the crybabies got their easy A's.

Prof has huge breadth of knowledge applicable to course material that makes math meaningful in real life and shares that with students. Daily quizzes over assigned hw. Hw isn't graded, but quizzes are. Tests/quizzes are fair with no surprises. Offered 2 chances for extra credit. Can use up to TI-84 calcs. Challenging & intense but fun class.

study hard, you will pass

Judy is hard, the only reason to take this class is if you want to do well in Calculus. She will not hand you cookie cutter easy solutions. She is the kind of teacher who likes weird math, come prepared and you will leave inspired!!!. I told her after I sat through the first lecture that I didnt think I could hack it I stuck it out and I'm sohappy

Do your work, know your stuff before every class and youll be prepared. Calc isnt meant to be a cake walk its deffantly a class you need to use your head for. The people giving bad reviews probably failed lololol but shes a good teacher just be a good student and get turtoring if needed.

Lalani is a very polarizing professor. She knows her subject very well, and if you intend to continue with math, she'll definitely prepare you for future courses. However, she also expects you to put in a lot of work. The homework isn't graded, but if you don't do it, you won't pass. You also have to be willing to ask questions if you're confused.

Professor Lalani was an interesting teacher to take. While I had a hard time connecting with her at first, I found that once I figured out how she graded and what she was looking for, I enjoyed the class a lot more. She expects you to come to class with questions ready, and if you ask, she will explain for you.

two main things. 1 Judy Lalani is one of the hardest teachers i've ever had. 2 Ive never left a class feeling more confident in my math skills. I would whole heartedly say that it is because of her that I passed calc 1-3 with high grades. My only criticism is that I don't know if she's the best teacher for lower level math since she expects alot.

I'm surprised by these other reviews, she's not that bad. I do agree with some of the criticisms, sometimes she does teach the material like we already know it. She was pretty generous with grading on exams, you will get credit for demonstrating that you understand the process, even if you make an error while doing it.

This lady knows her stuff. The class moves quick because there's a good amount of information to learn. If you're in class and can take advantage of in person office hours, you should do well enough. I highly recommend office hours. I had to miss several classes and I failed. I'm taking it again with her because her teaching style is great