2.6

Juming Jiao

Physics - De Anza College

2.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
15%
Would Retake
96
Reviews
2.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

15%

Would Retake

96

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She isn't helpful at all

PHY4A - 1.0 rating

Do not take this class if you want to get an A

PHYSIC4A - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

36%

Textbook Required

29%

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Based on 38 reported grades
Not sure yet: 7
A: 6
Drop/Withdrawal: 6
B: 5
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Reviews (96)
2.0
2.0
PHYS2A
Oct 15, 2003

Easy going, sometimes doesn't knw wht she wants 2 say. she confuses herself and class. mostly gr8. regularly ask her to solve a problem from homework, and she'll help u out & giv away the types of problem in quiz and tests. u may endup studying urself.

5.0
1.0
PHY2A
Nov 20, 2003

She is a good teacher, very easy grading style, she wonttake off u marks just like that. If u can think that u can cope up with asian english, she is the best teacher for 2A. She will help you whenever you will ask, and sometimes she is really funny..

1.0
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PHYS2A
Dec 8, 2003

Horrible English. She would ask for questions, and when somebody would ask, she would say "just do it like the examples". Unclear in difficult labs. Nice lady, but horrible teacher.

4.0
1.0
PHYS2A
Dec 11, 2003

She's really easy and nice. I think she's the easiest teacher in De Anza's Physics Division. The final is a little bit hard, but the exams are easy. Her lab is sometimes not very clear, but that's ok. She's very open and glad to help students.

4.0
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PHYS2A
Dec 11, 2003

she is a very nice teacher, but her tests can be confusing if you don't have the material down. She really understands the subject.

4.0
1.0
PHYSIC2A
Dec 13, 2003

I recommend this teacher if you want to take Physics class

4.0
3.0
PHYSICS2A
Mar 1, 2004

Hard to understand, should sit in the front row if you want to understand something. Quiz usually once a week and exams are 4 questions each. Very helpful outside of class. Majority of the class got C's or below in the exams. Uses Math 1B and 1C concepts

5.0
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PHYSICS2A
Mar 12, 2004

She is probably one of the easiest physics teachers at DA. Has a strong chinese accent, but knows the material and explains it very well! Exams and quizzes are usually very similar to homework problems, so not all too difficult.

4.0
2.0
PHYSICS2A
Mar 19, 2004

If you can accept english which chinese accent, then take her. She's really easy as compare to other physics professors. Her quizzes are "almost" the same as homework problems and tests are mostly from the example in her lecture.

5.0
1.0
PHYS2A
Apr 2, 2004

Very nice, helpful lady. However, make sure you are somewhat familiar with basic calculus concepts like derivatives and integrals because she uses them often. Test problems are all from the homework or lecture - no surprises at all. Take her class!

4.0
3.0
PHYSICS2A
Apr 8, 2004

1st exam: 77pts 2ed exam: 85 Final exam: 58...=_= (I did study for it, but still, it's so freakin hard) Quizzes are almost the same as homework problems...I would recommend you guys to take her...but make sure you study really hard for her final exam.

4.0
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PHYSICS50
Jul 20, 2004

good teacher finals was the hardest and worth 40% of the grade.

4.0
3.0
PHYSICS
Jul 21, 2004

she knows her stuff, and grades ok, but read your book the msot and do your hw, then ur fine and will pass

2.0
3.0
PHYSICS50
Oct 18, 2004

english is not clear

2.0
4.0
PHYS50
Nov 29, 2004

Very hard class... too much equation cramming and memorization in short periods of time. How can we prepare for physics if the preparation itself is hard? =[

4.0
1.0
PHYS50
Jan 3, 2005

Great teacher, extremely helpful if asked (stayed extra 3 hrs to help me). If you can't handle her, you won't be able to handle any other physics. English is not clear, but you'll get used to it. Tests are extremely easy (straight from homework - so do homework!). Got an A in 4A because of her!

4.0
3.0
PHY2A
Mar 9, 2005

She's good, always ready to help. She knows her stuffs real well. Her quiz is from the homework so you need to do your homework. Her final are tough so read. Her accent you can cope with.

5.0
1.0
PHYS4A
Grade: A
May 6, 2005

She is a good teacher.

1.0
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PHYS50
Jul 20, 2005

lecture sucks, though her tests are short... 4 questions 100 points. Miss one Q, you lose 25 points = "C" Not recommended for people majoring on Physics

2.0
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PHYS4C
Aug 1, 2005

Easy lectures (when you can understand her), fairly easy quizes, 2 exams that were difficult and a final that ruined my grade. I would not recommend her unless you have some background in Physics4C material. She isn't too helpful. I've had better phys teachers.

4.0
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PHYS50
Aug 7, 2005

Jiao's class was certainly not an easy ride. Her class isn't very interactive, and if you want to ask questions it's best to do it after class. Her tests aren't easy, but if you understand the material and do your homework, you can do pretty well on them. Overall, she was a good teacher, it just requires an extra amount of effort to do well. She

2.0
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PHY2A
Nov 13, 2005

If you have never taken any physic class before, do NOT take this teacher. her lectures are very hard to understand and BORING. quizes are homework questions combined. Her tests are hard.

5.0
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PHYS2A
Nov 21, 2005

You know..a lot of people don't like her, but I do. She is to the point and very nice if she knows you are trying your best. Just read, attend & study her lecture for the exams and you should do decent (meaning you should know your material). People rate professors according to easiness...I think that's bizarre. She really prepares you!

5.0
1.0
PHYSICS4C
Dec 20, 2005

She is good and very very nice as well.

5.0
1.0
PHYS2A
Mar 31, 2006

Great teacher! Very easy and helpful! Unlike some other physics teachers, she gives quizes and test problems similar to whatever she teaches in the class or the homeworks she assigns, so as long as you go to every of her class and do homeworks, you should be fine! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

4.0
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PHYSICS4A
Jul 3, 2006

Jiao is very nice and approachable. Not easy though. I heard her 2A class is great but with 4A, you MUST do all the hw problem and attend lecture everday for a good grade. Her accent is the first problem and she bases on Newton class so much is the other one. But anyway, she really helps and cares about you. After Newton, maybe she would be the bes

5.0
2.0
PHYS2A
Nov 1, 2006

Compare to Mc Partland in bio. Fisher in chem. This teacher is really an angel. The first time at De Anza that i can enjoy the exam. She is great. Do her assignment,you will figure out what is important concept of the chapter. Then, an A is reachable.

1.0
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PHYS2A
Nov 7, 2006

I've apporached Prof. Jiao, but she refuses to meet with me outside of her office hours (they're during another class of mine), and has told me she will not answer emails. Her english isn't all that great, and she just spent 5 years in China, so she has an accent that (personally) I can't understand very well. She does not get a reccomended by

3.0
3.0
PHYIS2A
Dec 16, 2006

Her notes that are very clear, the homework is only 7-10 questions out of the 120 in the book, she tests on a quiz every week, relatively speaking is the lesser of all evils (according to most students I talked to). Take her specially for the labs, make sure not to make errors in units, she is linient with marks but test on questions from the whole

4.0
4.0
PHYS2A
Jan 2, 2007

This class wasn't easy at all. i did well on my second midterm but my first one wasn't as good as i had hoped. the quizzes were hard no matter how i studied. she says the tests are based off of the homework, but i've done all the hw and i've only seen 2 test problems resembling any of those problems. her accent is also a potential problem.

3.0
5.0
PHYS2A
Jan 8, 2007

The class is not easy. If you are not good at Physics, You have to work hard.Don't take this class if you are not interesting in Physics.

3.0
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PHYS4A
Mar 4, 2007

Her PHYS 4A class is pretty hard, lots of homeworks, but she is nice.

2.0
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PHYS4A
Mar 5, 2007

an poor teacher, no one understand what she said, everything is confusing, A is perfect. u are not able to be perfect

4.0
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PHYS2B
Apr 6, 2007

Lecture notes are similiar to textbook. However, you should pay attention, some of the stuff in the book is not covered by her and thus not needed on the test. Tests are like hw, quizzes are a bit tough. Just do the hw.

3.0
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PHYS2A
Jun 15, 2007

Unlike what other reviewers said, test problems were NOT similar to HW problems, and the level of difficulty was higher. From what I've heard, most De Anza 2-series (and 4-series) physics professors make physics harder than it should be; save yourself (and your GPA) the trouble and take physics at Foothill or elsewhere.

2.0
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PHYS4A
Oct 3, 2007

don't take her. i didn't learn anything from her lectures. she just repeats the same definitions on the board from the book. solves physics problems the unconventional way which will hurt you later. quizzes, labs and exams were hard. also doesn't really help you if you don't speak chinese.

4.0
3.0
PHYS2A
Dec 5, 2007

Generally a very nice and helpful teacher. She has an accent, but I could understand her. Attend the lectures because she covers what's important in each chapter. Reading the book is time-consuming and wordy. Her quizzes and mid-terms aren't easy, but they are extremely difficult either.

2.0
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PHYS2B
Mar 24, 2008

Horrible at speaking english, spelling and grammar on written words on board is even worse and the textbook teaches the subject better than she can. by far the worst physics instructor in De Anza. Even Luna tops her. Billie Lo from chemistry is much better even when she is also regarded the worst CHEM teacher ever. Had a tough time with jiao.

3.0
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PHYS4C
May 8, 2008

Spends all her lectures teaching the most basic things that are IN THE BOOK! I stopped listening to her lectures because everything is in the book. IMO, the worst physics teacher at DAC. She takes off full points - that is, no partial credit on exams. Harsh.

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PHYS4C
May 13, 2008

I agree with some of the comments posted here. Even though she said her tests and quizzes are similar to the HW sets - they are not. So, don't even bother doing your HW. Not only that, but she is a hard grader! She gives you half the points on a problem even though you have the equation right and the NUMBERS were off!! I would not recommend taking

3.0
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PHYS4C
May 13, 2008

last post continue..."her because it will discourage you from continuing with future physics classes."

3.0
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PHYS4C
Jun 10, 2008

she is a nice teacher, even though she has an accent and sometimes she doesn't explain the lecture very clearly, but if you go to ask her, she will explain to you with a lot patience. she is not hard. you just need to write down all the things she writes on the board every lecture and do your homework.

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PHYS4C
Dec 1, 2008

SUCKS.. thaz what I can say

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PHYS50
Dec 7, 2008

really nice. it sucks how she has to receive so much crap from the class just because of her accent. can be a little unclear sometimes but if youve taken math 1a, the concept should be fairly easy to grasp. easy exams and nice grader. gives random attendance checks for a 1% boost in grade everytime. sit in front of class and accent isnt a problem.

3.0
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PHYS4A
Jun 24, 2009

she is very nice,i think her accent is not a big deal. if you have question,she can spend much time to explain. her lecture are boring. Quiz mostly are based on the HW. compare to Mr and Mrs Newton, she is much more easier.recommend you guys to attend every lecture since sometimes she will give you surprise.

4.0
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PHYS4A
Aug 1, 2009

Nice teacher, taught well, but quizzes and tests were VERY hard. The syllabus stated that quizzes would be based on hw, but only about 25% of them actually were. Tests were incredible. She scared a lot of people into dropping with a test that had problems we had never seen before. 5 on physics AP = B- in this class...but probably a C in Newton

5.0
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PHY4A
Dec 7, 2009

She's super clear and easy. I used to hate physics so much (I take it only because I need it). She's kind of boring, but she's clear in her lecture. I am getting an A in this class. (I can even deal with Newton's past exams easily with what Jiao has taught me)

2.0
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PHYS2A
Jan 30, 2010

First of all, my review may be a bit biased as I received a C in Physics 2A class and could not commit time to the class. I have to say she doesn't grade very strictly as long as you have something scribbled. She has bad english and teaching. Is unable or too rattled to answer problems in class. Don't solve many problems in class too.

4.0
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PHYS2A
Oct 29, 2010

Mrs. Jiao has amazing lectures, but be warned. She writes nearly everything on the board (her pronunciation isn't perfectly clear). Take and study notes from the class, work on the reasonable amount of practice problems she gives, and you will do well in the class.

1.0
5.0
PHYS4A
Dec 15, 2011

This class was epic.

3.0
2.0
PHYS2B
Mar 10, 2012

She is actually an easy teacher and quizzes are not that hard. However, her lectures and writing are really confusing and hard to follow. If you want to learn Physics well, she is not what you want at all and you may lose the interest in Physics. But if you just want to pass the class with whatever grades, it is ok to take hers.

2.0
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PHYSPHYS
Mar 22, 2012

Disappointed in this professor. I admit that she is knowledgeable, but she teaches students Physics in a very wrong way. She should go to learn how to teach. Don't feel bad if you learn nothing.

2.0
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PHYS2B
Apr 11, 2012

She's nice.. but.. I could not understand a thing she says (and I'm Asian).. I could not see her writing.. and I'm prettttty sure the prescription on my glasses are updated.. you don't learn a thing from this class.. so you pretty much have to teach yourself. GOOD LUCK. :/

2.0
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PHYSICS4A
May 3, 2013

Oh my gosh. This class is so hard. I took the Chem series at De Anza and did fine but Physics is so much harder. Especially, her class. I feel as though she is unreasonable. Quizzes are "above average" as she calls them. Do the homework at all costs. Avoid if you can.

2.0
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PHYS4A
Nov 20, 2013

Her test was really hard and you can definitely tell with the F average on midterms. She is nice and she knows her materials. However, her teaching style was just so boring and hard to understand because of her accent. She basically copies the book on the board during lectures. Take her if only if you are the type of student who can self learn.

4.0
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PHYS2B
Mar 5, 2014

Ok seriously people. Juming is not even that bad. Sure, sometimes it's hard to follow what she is saying, but more often than not her lectures are fine. She writes down everything you need to know and basically told us what was on both midterms. She'll help you if you go to office hours too. Lab is easy, lab final is open notebook. Not bad at all.

5.0
3.0
PHYSICS2B
Grade: B
Mar 28, 2014

Very kind teacher and tries her hardest. Her lectures were fine her accent isnt bad shes clear and writes it all down. Homework is very important. Most test problems come from lecture notes or homework just changed alittle. Gives hints on what to study for class. Definitely doable just need to read book(actually helps not like in 2A) and do hw

3.0
2.0
PHYSICS2A
Apr 9, 2014

Just do the homework and attend the lectures. She gives more than enough hints for exams and the final to help everyone succeed. Her lab is also really lenient, and she gives you a 2% boost if you have a "good attitude".

3.0
2.0
PHYS4BLAB
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2014

She's not bad. She's easy on the lab, what more I can say. Lab work and the lab final weren't bad at all. Done with the lab final! What a nice professor!

5.0
1.0
PHYS4BLAB
Jun 22, 2014

Didn't need test accommodation for the lab final at all. It wasn't bad. The lab isn't bad. Thanks to professor Jiao. I recommend her for any lab. She is the best.

3.0
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PHYS4A
Jan 5, 2015

1 MT 1 final, 6 quizzes. Hard to understand so lectures can be a bit confusing, but she is willing to help. Tests are not that bad as long as you study and practice beforehand.

3.0
3.0
PHY50
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2015

One quiz every 2 weeks. 2 mids and 1 final. She was an easy grader. She didn't care about if calculations were right. She told us what's on the final. She didn't help math part, so you should know math well. This class wasn't very hard besides her accent. If you understand concepts, you will be fine.

2.0
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PHYSIC4A
Grade: C+
Aug 4, 2015

The class is super hard because the tests are very hard as well as quizzes. Do not take this class if you want to get an A.

2.0
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PHYSICS4A
Grade: C+
Aug 28, 2015

The quizzes and tests as well as the final are super super super hard. I do not understand the problems and the solutions. If you want to get A,B you have to suffer a lot.I would recommend not to take this class if you want to get an A.

1.0
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PHYSICS4A
Grade: C
Oct 27, 2015

Very Hard quiz and midterm, Only one or two people maybe get an A in her class!!!! Don't take her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.0
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PHY4A
Grade: D
Dec 17, 2015

She isn't helpful at all.

2.0
4.0
PHY4A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2016

Poor instruction and poor problem-solving ability. Teaches theory straight from the book instead of focusing on problem-solving, but expects you to solve moderate to difficult problems on the exams. Unhelpful during office hour. Did not know how to solve some of the homework problems when I went to ask her for help on them. Do not recommend.

3.0
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PHYS2B
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2016

The concepts in this class are relatively straightforward, but the way she presents them is not very efficient. Because of her accent she writes notes on binder paper and recites them off of the overhead, which is fine, but it would be nice if she spent a bit more time providing more examples and explaining how to work through problems.

2.0
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PHYS2B
Grade: B-
Apr 4, 2016

This class is easier than 4B, yet because she is so bad at explaining concepts thoroughly you really have to rely on teaching yourself the material here. If you ask for help she won't really answer your question to the point of where you can figure out the answer on your own. In a nutshell, easy class but horrible lecturer.

2.0
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PHYSICS4A
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't take. The expectations she had for my class were unrealistic. Couldn't teach the class and wasn't willing to answer questions. You have to self study. Fair grader.

1.0
5.0
PHYS4A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Optional hw, Weekly quiz, 2 midterms, 1 final. Offers previous versions of midterms online. Homework, quizzes, and lecture are nowhere near as hard as the exams. Study the previous midterms and memorize formulas and constants on your own will get you through the class. First midterm got 4 A's, 7 B's, 13 C/D's, and 39 F's. I had to drop.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
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PHYS4A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's ok. If you struggle with physics take someone else. The tests are hard, but physics for STEM majors in general is hard.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
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PHY4A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Extremely thick accent. Very difficult to understand her lectures and she does a terrible job explaining material. If at all possible, take a different teacher. I will say, however, she curves your grade heavily and at least in my class dropped a midterm and a couple quizzes. Be prepared to teach yourself the material. Recommend ilectureonline

1.0
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PHY4A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very hard to understand. She also doesn't really know how to use the equipment for the labs. She had to ask a student to come up and help her explain what something was and how to use it... if you signed up drop and get your money back asap.

5.0
2.0
PHYS2B
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

She is pretty good professor especially for people who doesn't like read textbooks. Her lecture notes were clear, even you couldn't understand her explanation. READ her notes. Her quiz was easy, just HWs. Her exams were pretty easy because she only tested superficial theories. You even don't need to memorize formulas. I will take her again.

Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PHYS4A
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2018
Would take again

Complaints about the class being difficult are valid, but let's be realit's STEM physicsof course it's hard. Jiao's class was extremely reasonable. Exam questions were similar or same to homework, she offers EC, she rounds a few percent up if needed, she doesn't take off points for correct but improper solutions. Easiest A in 4A, I think.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PHYS4A
Grade: A+
Jul 7, 2018
Would take again

You need to know calculus and basic trigonometry for this course. She is the easiest teacher for 4A. Easy grader. Strongly recommended if you are Chinese. Despite her English is not good, she does a good job explaining things you don't understand. 4 questions for each of the 2 exams (except final), usually 1 problem on each exam is from her pdf HW.

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5.0
PHY4A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor wants students to drop her class so she can have less workload. Don't take her.

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
PHY4A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

HARD!

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4.0
PHYSICS50
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her grading is extremely off. She doesnt look for numbers, only for the work you did for you answer. Half of the time, I dont know what to do to get a good grade because even if I get the correct answer, she is gonna take off points for my work.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHY50
Grade: C-
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She only gives 2 midterms and each is 25% so if you did bad on one you will not even get close to A, her English is bad you cant understand her lecture. She gives the long way to solve a problem which takes way longer than the normal one. DONT TAKE IT.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
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PHY2A
Grade: B-
Nov 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I'm sure she's a great professor, but from my point of view, she wasn't the best. Her lectures are long and she doesn't explain the equations at all. She gives quizzes and tests all the time. Most of her lectures are confusing. However, if you do not want to show up to that class, then you will most likely miss important stuff, but it is do-able.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
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B2792
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

JUST DONT TAKE HER, YOU WON'T UNDERSTAND ONE WORD.

1.0
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PHY4A
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Unfair, lazy professor. Your final grade is completely in her hands and not based on your hard work. She constantly accuses of cheating and gave plenty of 0s on the final without posting on canvas or confronting anyone first. Most likely because it was less work for her. Please do yourself the biggest favor and choose another professor if you can.

Test heavy
Tough grader
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PHY4A
Grade: B-
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher gives the worst lectures in the history of lectures. Your grades are entirely in her hands and she will mark you down whenever she feels you might've cheated even if you didn't. She honestly shouldn't have a job. She told us that there would be no final and surprises us near the end with a final with 2 weeks notice. Plz dont take this

Test heavy
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PHY2A
Grade: C-
Mar 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE, if there are other options, take another class or physics but another professor!! there are 8 labs and she only grades like 3 of them. So it's like 6 quizzes, 2exams, and less than half of the lab (about three of 8 labs) will be graded. This means if you get one wrong from the quiz or lab, your grade will just drop rapidly.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
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PHY4A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2023

Didn't have her for lectures but had her for labs. You WILL NOT understand a single thing she says because she is very obviously ESL. Overall, she's by far the worst out of the physics professors and it's pretty surprising that she has above a 2 rating on this website.

Participation matters
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PHY50
Grade: A+
Feb 17, 2023

Very very strong accent. You can understand if you think very very hard but you WILL find yourself dozing off because just understanding the words she says is only the beginning. Get ready to teach yourself with the textbook and google.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
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PHY2A
Grade: C-
May 2, 2023

You need a phd to pass this class. she makes everything do difficult. well, at least shes nice

1.0
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PHYS4A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2023

I could barely understand a word the professor said due to an extremely heavy accent and she did not grade a single thing until after it was no longer possible to drop the class (less than 3 weeks until the final). You definitely need to be good at learning yourself, because her lectures teach almost nothing.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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PHYSICS50
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2023

Just take someone else because I felt like I learned nothing. Be prepared to do self study and be warned that she won't grade homework. The only thing that carries you is the grades from your quizzes, midterm, and final so be prepared if you do take her. At least she's nice so the quizzes are generally easy, but nice don't cut it.

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PHYS50
Grade: B
Feb 20, 2024

You would be better off reading the textbook than trying to understand her lecture. There is no homework so your entire grade is based on the quizzes and tests. You must show EVERY step as to how you got your answer or your grade will be docked with no explanation in the feedback.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PHY50
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2024

- Difficult to communicate with - Often deducts major points for minor errors made in equations - Generally close-minded Please take time to evaluate how you treat your students. Saying "I don't care" to honest feedback is not a good look for anyone.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PHYS50
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 22, 2024

Doesn't care for her students, her lectures don't teach anything, gives no feedback, and doesn't deserve her position to be a Physics professor. When students asked for help, she responded with, "Do it the physics way." Very test heavy, so if you score poorly on 1-2 quizzes or the midterm/final, you will receive a low grade. Take someone else.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHY50
Grade: A-
Mar 31, 2024
Would take again

Despite what the other reviews are saying, her class was pretty easy. She looks for a specific way to solve the problems on quizzes and tests. I created an account just to say that she's not that bad. She makes mistakes sometimes but she is really sweet.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PHY50
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2025

Professor Jiao's class is challenging, but staying engaged and using unstuck ai for study prep can help. The lectures take focus, but the textbook and office hours are useful.

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