Hard teacher likes to derive everything instead of using calculators.

Very helpful, just have to ask. Much clearer than some profs.

Very difficult, but I learned a lot. Very helpful, just have to put effort to receive it. Do not take if you want an easy A.

She is a good lecturer but her test are always harder than the hw. Its hard to get an A in the class from a beginning math class. she drills in too much info into her students. she is very helpful but i would prefer another prof cuz her test are hard.

If she is writing the final then good luck to you.. but if it's a department final then her class will prepare you... the class itself is difficult but the finall will be cake.

hard prof, no doubt. but very thorough and dedicated to helping those who ask. intimidating at first, she becomes the kind of teacher you might rememeber for a while because she really has such a great personality.

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Karen is a bit unorganized but she is extremely helpful during office hours.

Easy class with large amounts of work. If you do the work, you will get an A no problem. Karen is disorganized, but funny.

The only bad thing about this class was the amounts of homework given. She explained things clear most of the time, and if she didn't she would review it again. Tests were on topics she taught about. Reviews before the tests always! Very nice.

By far one of the most caring professors I have had. She is really helpful and clear about what is expected of you. You do get a lot of homework but in the end it all pays off. If you are a "slacker" then you obviously shouldn't take this class.

Karen seems angry, even when she is explaining math problems. She yells an awful lot and is very intimidating. The first day of class she told us that maybe two of us would pass her class. she is cold. However, she is very clear about her expectations and is helpful during office hours.

She's crazy loud but really comprehensible if you keep up with her.

DEspite what some of the other reviews say, I'm terrible at math and she was a great teacher. She was always willing to help me with the classwork, etc.

great at teaching math.

Took her for summer school. She skips a lot of steps sometimes but if you ask her questions she always explains. Very helpful in office hours. I'd recommend her for other math classes; she REALLY knows her stuff.

Love her teaching methods!! Really easy class IF YOU ATTEND. otherwise you won't understand what's going on.

Ms Champine was extremely helpful and a really wonderful professor, i find that students who complain dont do the work. I really worked hard for the class and i got a good grade,it is calculus, you have to practice it. I would recommend her every time.

I had Karen for 121, 180, and a math lab. Her tests are easy as long as you've done the homework; extremely important to do the homework. If you attend the lecture and keep up with the suggested practice problems, you're golden. If not, you'll fail miserably. You must put forth the effort, but as long as you do, you can pull of an A!

Loved her, she was super helpful, and if you ask for extra help, she will do everything to help you understand. I really liked her a lot. Attendance is mandatory, and her tests are easy if you do the homework. It's not an easy class, but she really does all she can to help you succeed.

hard subject (college trig), even harder homeworks and tests. awesome teacher. learned alot. if you're a serious about learning and not just passing take her class.

Karen is a fantastic teacher! She loves math and loves being a teacher and has done it a long time. She skips some steps, but I kept up just fine. A lot of people in my class had a hard time following, but I'm pretty sure it's because they really should have been in a much lower math, like remedial. I definitely recommend Karen!

I have taken Calculus three times at UNM and Mrs. Champine is the best teacher I've found so far She's tough but so is calculus her tests that are just like the final made by the math coordinator of the Department Some are even directly out of the book. If you go to class and do your homework and go to her office hours you will do fine

hard but great teacher

Easiest class ever. Hardly ever used the book, didn't get homework. You have to show up, but she lets you use your phone and doesn't even care if you're paying attention. Even so, this class was definitely the highlight of my week more than once, it was truly fun.

This class was fun and easy, as long as I did the homework, which was out of the book. It was easy and interesting. That's not to say that studying wasn't necessary. Champine came off rather gruff at first but she has a lot of irresponsible students to deal with so I understand. She is actually really nice. Attendance is mandatory.

Some of the most challenging classes I've had. She is a knowledgeable mathematician who is eager to teach what she knows, however, you are expected to manage your own studying in her class. There's no spoon feeding of material and SHE TEACHES TO THOSE WHO ARE DOING THE WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS. She will spend the time needed outside of class to help

Great math professor. She would not only tell you how to do the math, but why it is used and why it was discovered. This allowed for a better understanding of the concepts.

It was kind of a tough class but she offers a lot of help outside class. You just got to take advantage of it. She goes through exercises kind of quick on the board but if you keep asking she will explain things over and over again.

Great proffessor. She really cares about students and wants them to understand, however if you need help, ASK FOR IT! She is a college proffesor and her tests require college thinking. however her tests are also very predictable based on lectures and quizzes. I RECCOMEND HER

Its a hard class but you can pass if you study. Its college, you have to study. she curves at the end of the semester though! i think she is very clear in her lectures and they are very fair with her tests

Karen is a great teacher. Very easy going, approachable and friendly. I had her for calc 1. Yes it is a hard class with a tough work load but if you put in the time and ask her questions, getting a decent grade is totally possible.

Karen is a great teacher, but she does move at a fast pace. This class is relatively easy, but only if you do the homework, which is frequent. and there are usually quizzes every class. The tests are not too bad, but there are a few papers, which is surprising for a math class. Overall she is nice, approachable, and knows what she is doing.

I enjoyed this class very much, found Karen to be personable and approachable, and thought that she cared about the students. The issue with technical classes like this is that you have to do the work to get the grade. No amount of lecturing, even by the greatest lecturer of all time, will teach you the subject. YOU have to do the work!

I took Professor Champine's trig twice. I failed the first time, got an A the second. She teaches from the book. If you wanna pass her class, read the thing. Take college algebra first if your algebra sucks, or you will suffer. Karen is tough, but righteously so. Her exam questions are straight from booklecture. If you care, she will too.

If you are taking any math class at UNM calc 1 or above, get ready, because it will be tough no matter what professor you have. Karen is especially tough. However, if you put in the effort you will leave the class with an excellent understanding of the material and will absolutely be prepared for higher level material going forward.

If you miss more than 3 lectures she will probably drop you, so going to class is very important. Calculus II is a very hard class, but she is a good teacher and all of the homework is posted ahead of time so you know exactly what is expected. The homework is determined by the department admin, so it will be the same regardless of your professor.

She is one of the best math professors I have had . The material is very hard to understand, but she still stand up there and explain the topic to you 5 times if she has to. She provides a lot of examples and presents material in class in a way that you could apply it to your homework.

Karen is a hard grader and she expects a lot from her students. She is an amazing person and a great teacher. She explained things for me that I never understood in any of my other classes, and has a way of doing things that will really help you if you must take further math courses.

Great teacher. She's a very tough grader, but also very willing to walk you through difficult concepts and answer questions. Be prepared to visit office hours when you have questions

Karen is a really tough grader. Sometimes you'll get 0 points on an exam question just because of silly things like notation or not explaining in words what you meant. She takes attendance every day and learns everyone's names. Tests were fair. Really nice and understanding outside of class. Solid 6.5/10 prof

Honestly Karen is just one of those people; she is everything I aspire to be in a woman. Yes, she's hard and her tests are bloodly difficult but she is not impossible. She also tweeks the grades a lot at the end so as long as you're putting in the work you have nothing to fear. I failed every single quiz and still ended up with a B in the class.

Karen has a bad rep, but is an excellent professor. She has a few rules she's picky about on exams, but as long as you follow that she's really easy going. If you're confused or lost, definitely set up to meet with her during office hours, she appreciates student initiation and will respect you for asking for help. I took her for Calc 1-3.

Champine is really tough, and she expects you to have an already decent grasp on past material. She is not the professor who holds your hand through the class. She is serious about drops. But, she focuses on the conceptual part of whatever you're learning, which I prefer, her grading curve is pretty generous, and she's fun to talk to.

If I remember correctly there is 4 exams total, including the final. 2 partner projects. Very easy going class. Simple geometry with a small twist. Go to class because she takes attendance every day.

You will learn.

she might be the hardest teacher i have ever had, but after taking her for 162 and 264 i really understand and can use calculus. she will destroy your life, but you will learn calculus. she is very engaging and will help you if you ask and work hard. she is a great teacher and i respect her more than any teacher so far at unm.

I had Dr. Champine for 129 and received an A in the class. I'm not a math person, but she made this class achievable. Don't skip, class is where you learn material-and she takes attendance. Do the extra credits because they help your grade. Tests are not easy, but she tells you what to expect on each. Overall, don't slack, do study, ask Q's.

Easily accessible. Great teacher, dont let the reviews fool you. I was not expecting a good time in here and she made the course (Math264) very understandable. Shes sarcastic whos is pretty funny and overall a great professor. I would definitely take her class again.

I'm really glad I chose to take math with Prof. Champine. She comes off as a hard ass at first but as the semester goes on, people drop the course, and your class grows on her, she loosens up and it nice and funny. If you get any C you pass, offers extra credit, and there's a paper worth 20% of grade (so helpful). Take her if you struggle w/ math

Karen's a spectacular professor. She wants to be sure you actually understand the material: This isn't a class for people who want free credit. If you do your best, this professor is understanding and provides feedback on ways you can improve, or study better. She changes her teaching to accommodate the class's needs. Very clear on what to study.

Mrs. Champine is a fantastic professor! She is a great lecturer and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on, and will go through several examples for each concept. Be sure to attend class, if you don't im not sure how you expect to pass. The class is comprised of online hw, a paper, and 3 exams. Overall, I would recommend.

She really tests you on your knowledge of the material. If you do not have a solid grasp of calc 1 and 2 you will not pass this class. Her lectures are very good and can teach you a lot on the material that other instructors will not teach you which will help you pass the final.

She is going to seem very tough at first, but don't let that intimidate you because she is a sweetheart. Basically, to pass this class you are going to need to read the sections and do the practice problems. A lot of practice problems. This is a very difficult class, so expect to put in a lot of time outside of class to do well.

I suck at math and took 129 because of that reason. Karen is very good at explaining the material and really cares about your understanding of it. Definitely do the suggested homework probelms if you do the homework and show up to class youll pass. There is an essay, start on it early the due date will creep up on you. Careful not to slcack off!

Her class will seem intense at the beginning. Do NOT fret. Attend class and don't slack on turning in homework or studying for exams. Even if you do bad on one test, Karen is really generous near the end and will personally look into your grades to make sure you're treated fairly. She cares for ALL her students and is a great lecturer to study with

She is fantastic and very willing to help students with their struggles with the material

karen was an amazing teacher. this was my 2nd time taking this class but the first time with her, my last professor was awful. she's really kind, she wants people to pass. she really knows her stuff and can explain things well. Show up to class. Do the homework. She will help you if you actually try.

She rarely singled people out for doing something super harmless like being on their phone or whatever, but I took them as isolated incidents. Yes, there was a lot of homework, but she made herself extremely accessible and was happy to explain things again. Don't miss class. She let me take the final even though I was super late.

Great professor that makes you work for your grade, through a decent amount of homework and tough tests. She explains concepts well and will probably prepare you better for the final and future calculus classes than any other professor. Only con would be that her handwriting on the board can be hard to read so try to sit near the front.

One of the best instructors I ever had (I just graduated). She always makes herself available (constant office hours), always provides feedback, and takes the time to help you 1-on-1. Her course is demanding, but you WILL learn if you put in the effort, or you will fail, as is proper for university courses. UNM is extremely fortunate to have her.

My favorite math teacher in the entirety of UNM. Phenomenal, inspirational, and always ready to help.

Professor Champine is one of those teachers you can not fake it with. Her classes are tough and most of your grade comes down to the test. She is one of the best lecturer speakers I have had at UNM and is always prepared for class. Her grading is prompt and she will explain and back up everything. She is extremely fare, but very tough.

idk why she has a bad rating. She cares about her students and is always happy to answer questions. She is a tough grader but for good reason. Go to class and treat her with respect and all will be good.

She's very kind and truly cares about her students. The course was difficult, but thanks to her help, it became much easier to understand. Just make sure to practice on your own time! She also notices the effort and hard work you put into the class.