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“Best professor at AVC”
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MATH115 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
5%
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Reviews (86)
She is a great teacher, very kind and willing to take the time to make sure you understand, but of course you must take the initiative to ask for help. I would definitely recommend her, she is very intelligent and won't steer ya in the wrong direction. Thanks for a great semester, Mrs. Engelen!
This teacher was SO good. She explains things perfectly and really works so that her students will succeed.
Mrs. Engelen is a really great teacher. She takes the time to make sure students have the concepts down. She keeps the class upbeat and is very friendly on her own. Semester has 3 tests and a final, and the homework for the sections is due at each test. She doesn't take any crap and the grading on assignments is fair. Her class is the best.
I tried to avoid ditching her class because she's hot and somehow I learned Trigonometry very well. I got an A! And I loved her accent and her teaching style. She's got a sense of humor as well. Can't go wrong with this one!
best math teacher i have ever had! she is super nice and explains things very well. she offers some extra credit points on her tests and quizzes. and is also very lenient with homework. shes a very nice person and teacher i would highly recommend her classes! i got 102.6% in the class
She is a very helpful teacher and will explain things very clearly. She helped me with every question i had, and made sure i understood everything. She is the best teacher that i have ever had.
She is an awesome and a amazing teacher.! She really cares and wants to teach! She will even meet you after class to help you more if you don't understand it. Always happy and smiling. And if your looking at the work she is doing with a weird face she will ask you what's wrong ! Loved her !
Best Trig Professor hands down. The homework helps! The extra credit helps! Her lectures are so precise and clear and it helps! I took trig in spring 2011 with Roberto Diaz and he was the teacher from hell. Only tests and nothing else to help the grade. SHE on the other hand, drops the lowest test and gives extra credit! I wish she would teach calc
Took her class 2 sememsters ago, real good teacher, I recommend her. Class was fun to attend, she gives extra credit, test weren't too hard as long as you study and do the homework you shouldn't have a problem.
One of the best math teachers I have ever had. She even helped with some of my other Engineering homework from other classes. She will MAKE sure you understand, give you extra credit on tests and she lets you use your formula sheet. GREAT teacher.
Best math teacher I've ever had, hands down! She is very clear and precise, answers questions, give extra credit on the tests, and will stay after class to help if you need it. I actually looked foreword to going to class because she's so sweet, funny, and really loves teaching! I recommend 100%! I wish I could take her for calculus!
Mrs. Engelen should win a NOBEL PRIZE. She is AMAZING. She genuinely loves what she does and understand her students. Her math is remarkable, simple and understandable. She will go beyond the call of duty to assist you with a smile. Love you and never change. Please never stop teaching.
WONDERFUL Class!!!!! I had to drop it last semester with another prof because I learned nothing but this time I"M REALLY ENJOYING and learning A LOT. Oh and another thing, just print her notes from myavc and use the book only for the homework.
She is an AMAZING professor!!!!! She really knows her math. She cares about her students and treats them with respect. She goes beyond to help the students that really need the extra help. She shows more than one way to work out the problems which id good seeing how people have different learning styles. She teaches whats on the test and homework.
Kathy was seriously the BEST math teacher I have ever had. She let us use the formulas for the test which was a BIG help. The formulas are our TOOL it doesn't give the answer *Cough Cough - other teachers** She also gives a study guide for each test you take and is always available for questions. Not to mention she is HILARIOUS! Take her!
She is the best ever I. Love taking her, cause she makes the subject so simple. she really care about her students and get into detail about the smallest components so that you have no room to fail her class. She is by far the sweetest teacher I have ever had. test are not hard, but it has nothing to do with her giving an easy A. You learn here.
She is my absolute favorite professor at AVC! Not only is she incredibly clear in her lectures, she will meet with you outside of class (considering she doesn't have an office) just to help you out if you're struggling! She is very nice, and cares about her students. She truly wants everyone to pass and understand math. AVC give her an office!!
Very awesome at what she does. Made the math easy peasy. Her notes are awesome too. Found it very easy to learn on my own with the notes when I missed a class. She's extremely helpful and will explain anything you need explained right on the spot.
I took Mrs. Engleen for almost all my math classes and their really is no math teacher like her. She cares so much about her students and because of her. For the first time, I really understood math and loved it. She explains so clearly and her tests are hard but if you study her her study guides wont steer you wrong. Take her you wont regret it.
This professor is truly amazing, math is a difficult subject but with this professor you will learn and will become one of your best subjects. Take her and you will not regret it. Always willing to help students before and after class.
I love her! she is definitely the best professor at avc. She is amazing at math and is willing to help anyone who needs help! I wish she was teaching the upper divisions classes! I would recommend her t anyone.
By far my favorite math professor at AVC!! She goes above and beyond to help students, and really makes sure you understand the material. I wish I could take her for all of my math classes, I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!
Amazing Professor that makes trig easy.
Best Math professor ever :)
I took her class during Fall and I haven never had a teacher that cared so much of her students. She really wants you to understand the material. She works with you and her Lectures are so much fun and clear. I would take her in a heart beat!!!
She is amazing! Her attendance policies are rather lenient and she is very forgiving and understanding. She also answers questions respectfully, and makes sure that each person understands before going on. She does not mock or ridicule students, even if their questions seem silly. Homework is easy and she always gives study guides before tests!
One of the best teachers at avc. Math140 is a difficult class but she will make sure you learn the material. You can always go see her at her office and she's a big help. Her reviews are great for preparing for the test, but also do the hw! If her class is full like usual try to crash it. she's that good!
Take this professor! Statistics is a very tough subject to grasp, but she makes is so understandable. She'll stop and help you if you have any questions. She really knows what she's talking about. Homework is online, quizzes are take home, tests seem hard but she gives partial credit. There are endless opportunities for EC! She made stats easy.
A very sweet lady, you can tell she really wants you to do well. Ive always had trouble with math but this is the first semester where it was like a breeze to me. She really helped me and is always wanting to help!
Professor Engelen is the best! She really cares about students learning, and is awesome at teaching! She is fun, sweet, and engaging, and goes out of her way to make sure everyone understands the material before continuing. She always has study guides and reviews before finals, and her homework isn't too tough! I love her to death!
She is a very sweet professor. She hands you everything you need as she moves along the semester. With her the material is frankly the easiest you would ever expect it to be. She understands that a student needs fundamental base to learn on, and she teaches you to understand the material. She also laughs at everything, its kind of funny.
Shes amazing!! Easily approachable and super organized! You will always know your grade in the class. Tons of preparation for tests and TONS of extra credit! Very caring and she will work with you to help you pass! She wont just give you the grade. You do have to study and do the homework but if you stay on top of everything, youre golden!
I will never stop recommending her to everyone that I know, she is so helpful and one of the best teachers I've ever had. She gives you a formula sheet on tests and doesn't assign too much homework. She has lots of office hours and is super easy to talk to. BEST TEACHER EVER!!!
Personally, she seems like a wonderful lady but I did not enjoy this class. I already struggle with math as it is which I thought she understood but she doesnt. She zooms through lectures & bc she didnt have much patience for my class, she would constantly would make people feel dumb for asking questions. Maybe its just me but I was not comfortable
Professor Engelen is one of the best math teacher I've had. She doesn't go too fast or too slow and she teaches the material so well. She always answered my homework questions and she's an easy grader!
One of the BEST math teachers out there! If you get the opportunity to have her as a teacher, take it!!!! Her lectures are very clear and you will understand math in a way you didn't think was possible. She does give quite a bit of work but it isn't a waste of time. It will hep you be successful in the class and will help you pass with an A.
Prof. Engelen is the best math teacher at AVC! She clearly explains the material and gives you everything you need to be successful in the class. Many people who aren't the best at math will certainly appreciate her teaching style as it applies to everyone. During class, you work on lab packets she creates and designs her tests off them. Take her!
Best Math teacher ever!! Took her for 2 semesters and she honestly made Trig and Pre-Calc seem so easy! You cant go wrong with her. She gives plenty of review for tests and her tests arent ridiculously hard like other math teachers. I wish she taught 150 and 160!
Best professor at AVC! She explains things so that you understand them and her tests reflect what you learn. She also gives you a lot of chances to earn extra credit so take advantage of it. I started to struggle and then I started to go to tutoring. The SI is AMAZING! She goes out of her way to help and answer questions. She's super nice!
THE MOST annoying college class I have ever taken! Students would go through her notes/gradebook without permission, bring in their kids during lectures, and would be so loud and annoying during class. She is so patient with everyone though. She really helps you understand everything and offers extra credit before every exam. She was great!
Ms. Engelen is an amazing instructor! Her test reviews & labs are very helpful. Quizzes are either take home or worked on together in groups during class. Homework is online. Extra credit is given for going to SI. She's patient and one of the kindest instructors I've had. I STRONGLY recommend that you take her if you have the opportunity.
Professor Engelen is a very great teacher, and the grading criteria is clear and precise, but the content covered in class is often difficult to grasp, especially when it comes to trig identities, but that's not her fault. Trig identities are extremely difficult in themselves and it's even more challenging to teach them in an easy manner.
BEST math professor ever!! She is so nice, gives extra credit, cares, super patient. She explains things well, goes through a step by step process. She gives great study guides. She goes out of her way to help you succeed. I have taken her for stats, finite, calculus. Got all A's. Highly recommend! Her classes fill up fast!
One of the good professors at AVC. She explains everything in detail and won't mind doing more examples if you don't understand a topic. She gives about a week to complete homework portfolios with chance for extra credit every time. She is almost always available outside of class in case you need some clarification. Overall a very good professor.
This sweet lady made math enjoyable. I had her for math 115 previously and adored her then & adore her now. She's extremely patient and will do everything in her capability to help you understand. Her tests are exactly like the reviews (which you do in class) as long as you stay on top of your work it shouldn't be difficult.
Professor Engelen is great at teaching. The lectures are easy to understand and she makes it clear to you what to expect on tests. That being said, there are a lot of assignments (review and practice packets on top of regular homework). However, she will answer any questions you might have. Hard work is needed - but ultimately worth it.
so kind and patient! really wants students to learn and understand the material. she provides you with everything you will need to prepare for tests and quizzes. the class can be very confusing and difficult at times but she always lets students know that she is there to help or for any clarification!
Professor Katherine Engelen is such a great teacher! I have taken her for two math courses and can genuinely say that she cares that her students pass the class and are grasping the material. She understands that math is a difficult subject and is willing to help her students anytime, as long as they are willing to try.
I took Math 115 with Engelen and ended up with a D, retook it with a different professor and got an A. She does not teach, only gives homework, never took notes in her class. The concepts did not make sense, she would just give answers to the HW, so when the tests came around, nothing made sense. DO NOT take this class with this professor!!
Professor Engelen is one of the best teachers in AVC's Math Department. She explains the material in depth during lecture and makes it look simple. She does assign a lot of homework, and tests in her class are weighted quite heavily. If you study and do all of the work, you'll pass easily. I would definitely take her again.
A LOT OF HOMEWORK, LIKE A LOT but she teaches and explains the material very well. test are a bit difficult, but do all the homework and you will be prepared for them.
Professor Engelen was the absolute best! Gives lots of opportunities for extra credit, take advantage of it! Teaches to understand easily, always willing to go above and beyond to make sure you understand. She has the patience of a saint. Tests are based off of what you were taught and study guides. I passed very well and am not a math person!
Professor Engelen is very patient and kind. If you're struggling with math, take this prof! She will teach you and help you when you are confused. Make sure you take advantage of those workshops she offers. STATS is rough, but she guides you through it. Pay attention, ask for clarifications, and you'll be successful.
She really explains everything so well. I struggled with high school math and jumped into college trig and got an A. She is an amazing teacher and will go over anything if you have a question. The study guides and worksheets help with tests and quizzes. She also offers extra credit for every test you take in the class.
The material, overall, for stats is overbearing and very scary to look at alone. Professor Engelen breaks down the material step-by-step, to where students who don't understand Math are pros. It's an easy pass if you go to class, but if you can't make it, she is very understanding and makes her other classes available & records lectures.
I took her for both MATH 115 & MATH 124. I also tutored for her class for a couple of years. She is AMAZING. Her lectures are presented well and shell answer any questions/re-explain if needed. She has online homework that is manageable as long as you dont procrastinate. You work on a learning guide in class and have test reviews before the test.
She is GREAT. I LOVE HER. She is very understanding. If you don't understand something she will take time out of her day to explain it to you. She does have a lot of homework but you have the whole semester to do it. If she feels like you're stressed, she'll push the deadline back. Very great teacher, I'd definitely take her again.
She is an okay professor. She teaches well and explains things thoroughly but can be extremely rude if you don't know the answer to a question. If she wasn't rude the class would be more enjoyable. She makes people scared to talk or approach her.
Ms. Engelen is an amazing professor. I've always been a C student when it comes to math, however, she made this class super easy. I regret not studying more and obtaining an A. She truly cares about her students and will go out of her way to provide support. Highly recommended.
Professor Engelen is a true gem! She puts a lot of effort into her lecture, cares about her students, even if you don't understand the material she will go over it until you do! :) Tests are not too difficult and she provides enough time to take them. She provides useful resources. I took her Math Stats and would take her again if I had to!
This teacher truly takes the time to explain everything step by step. She makes sure that everyone understands concepts before moving on. Shes really sweet and funny! Expect to get your paper and pencil out, she likes everything in writing. For every test, you must submit scratch work. Tests were all done live on zoom. This is a great class!
BEST math teacher at AVC! She gives print outs of all the formulas you need. She will explain as many times as she needs to for you to understand. The learning guides and reviews really drill the info in. Show all scratch work on the tests and she will give you as much partial credit as she can. Very comfortable emailing her with any question I had
So far she is the best math teacher I have ever taken at AVC. She really knows what she is doing and it is easier to learn from her than learning from the online math assignments. I recommend following her methods than any other method because her methods are easier to remember. She is a really nice teacher and I would recommend taking for any math
Professor Engelen is a great teacher, she really teaches this material well and makes it so that you understand it easily. She gives a lot of homework, quizzes, and tests are tough. If you miss a class then you really will fall behind. What was nice is that she recorded every class and uploaded them to canvas.
heaven sent. i can safely say that Professor Engelen has been the best prof ive taken my whole college career. so patient, kind, and an amazing teacher. she makes math so fun and easy to understand. if you dont understand something she will come up with 100 and 1 ways to explain it until you do. so if youre not the best at math take her for sure
Take this class! It doesn't matter if you are good or bad at math, she'll make sure everyone understands. She is very nice and easily accessible. You can't ask for more from a professor. This was the one class I never worried about during the semester.
I am not a math person whatsoever and Prof. Engelen came recommended by many students. As long as you do your assignments you will pass. Tests are not hard nor easy but that's because I've never been great at math. She gives learning guides which she does in class. After these are complete you have your tests. Easy to talk to. Provides extra credit
Professor Engelen was amazing, I took her for the fall 2021 semester and I'm glad I did. She explains everything very clearly and if you don't understand she will gladly give you another example while helping you walk through it. I highly recommend her.
This gal is amazing. She is hilarious and will stop the whole class if one person does not understand a concept. Her lectures are just going through stat problems "Learning Guides". She guides you through and once done there is a review packet you do by yourself and then a test. extra credit is offered if you go to tutoring and participate in class
If you are a lecture+note learner, PICK SOMEONE ELSE! If you are unable to teach yourself content, you will not do well in this class. She is very caring and helpful but class time consists of doing the work for you, literally showing you the work and answers. I found myself struggling because I dont learn well by copying down everything.
I took Engelen a year ago for Statistics and this is the reason I chose her for Trig. I failed Trig the first time and this time I passed with her. She makes it easier on her students by giving out formula and work sheets. I wish she taught every math subject at AVC because she makes it so much easier to learn. This semester was my last with her :(
This is the first time I started to kind of understand math. Please take advantage of the opporunties she gives you in the beginning of semester. She allows you to recieve lots of extra credit, which will help your grade in the long wrong. You need to make time outside of class to finish homework, study and recieve extra credit. Will help you a lot
Super sweet and helpful If you have a question she will explain in full detail best teacher .
Took for both 135 and 140, awesome professor! Goes slow in teaching and uses learning guides as walkthroughs often. Tests are fairly easy, and some are taken from home. Keep all study material because it'll help you later on!
Best math professor!
Ms. Engelen is very detailed in her explanations. She makes problems understandable by making them relevant to every day life.
Professor Engelen is very helpful, she goes out of her way to make sure you fully understand. She is so sweet as well. Highly recommend!
i loved this professor! was relatable when it came to struggling in math, and really took time to help everyone! best prof ive had so far and def reccomend.
I loved taking Professor Engelen's class for Math 115! She does an amazing job explaining concepts and will help you!
Professor Engelen is the best math professor I have taken at this college. Participation matters because we go over learning guides in class and she makes sure everyone is on the same page. I feel like I learned more than I did with my previous professors. I highly suggest taking her, she's the best math professor for this class!
This was my first semester in college and having this math class was the easiest especially coming straight out of high school, she's an amazing professor, teaches very well, checks up on you to make sure no one is left behind.
Professor Engelen is a sweet soul and you can tell she has a passion for the subject. I have never ever been good at math but her teaching style is amazing and this is the most confident i have ever felt with math!! Be aware if you miss one class you will fall behind but she records each session and puts them up in case you do! Highly recommend.
As a first time student here I thought math was going to be more difficult than high school but she made it so easy. She explains everything in detail and while always stop to answer your questions. She gives you extra credit when you do reviews for test and as long as you participate you will be fine. I do recommend that you do the hw asap tho.
Take this professor for math, one of the best
Ms. Engelen is one of the best MATH professors!! I highly recommend her because her class is easy. JUST DO UR WORK and PARTICIPATE. Class is long but it's worth it cuz she makes sure that her students know the material. Use the study guide for studying as it's similar to the test! She gives students a break to relax & EXTRA CREDIT!
Literally the best math instructor i've ever had. she's retired now but i wanted to give her a deserved good review
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
5%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.32 avg changeRatings by Course
135
5.0
(1)MATH102
5.0
(3)MATH060
5.0
(1)MATH070
5.0
(1)MATH0115
5.0
(5)Difficulty by Course
STATISTICS115
5.0
MATH140
3.1
MATH148
3.0
MATH115
3.0
MATH124
2.4