Good teacher, tests are a little difficult but overall fairly easy class (computer-mediated)

Tests are easy as long as you do your homework on a regular basis. She goes over every prob you have with the hw, even if there's a million of them...which there often is, I mean it's calculus for pete's sake. Gives lots of extra credit too.

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Prof. Sowinski is structured in her lectures and generally doesn't try to trick students with overly indistinct questions. There are 5 exams and 10 quizes plus no HW. She issues practice tests before every exam, is easily available for help, gives lots of EC (about 90 pts in my class), and doesn't go off on tangents.

she knows that i'm a international, she let me to use a dictionary/translater in a test, she will give extra time for your test even you're finished or you ahd check it already! she wants her student to try their best!!

She knows that im an American Student. She totally gives extra credit so i can make up for all the failed quizes.

hard class. need to study n keep up in lecture! shes organized n keeps to schedule. offers e/c..a lot of material to cover..she goes fast cuz she has to. knows her stuff..will help wen u ask for it. gives weekly quizzes. tests straightforward- allows formula sheets

Nicest and easiest math professor you'll ever find. Offered over 50 pts ec in 16A and over 80 pts in 16B. I ended up with about 105% both semesters! She's incredibly talented and teaches difficult concepts with ease. Just go through her practice packets right before the test - no need to do hw or even touch the book. Actually makes calculus easy!

I really recommend her. very nice teacher. she understand your family. i was gone for 3 weeks still passed with A. easy weekly quize and test if you study. very knowdlable, know what she is doing

She is a very nice person but she is a hard teacher. She goes very fast and gets behind because there are usually too many hw Questions. Do all the E.C. you will need it. DO the homework, get a tutor, and just study your butt off and you will get a good grade b/c she makes you work for your grade.

she goes pretty fast at times but is always willing to help. She'll even help you on exams/quizzes and even the final when you have questions or dont understand how to do a problem. She gets all of her quiz/exam questions from the book so DO THE HOMEWORK, it'll save your grade!!

Good Teacher. Goes fast and you will have to work to keep up.

I had taken Algebra 2 in highschool, but it didn't make much sense until I took this class taught by Mrs. Sowinski. She makes classes fun and interesting, considering the hard material. I'd take her again.

I highly recomend taking any class with Lisa. She is a great teacher. Homework is not graded, but you can use it on the quizes. The tests are not too difficult, and the questions are taken from the textbook. She is very easy to understand and is more than willing to slow down to make sure everyone understands the material.

she is the best math teacher ever. You will understand everything no problem.

I was utterly shocked when we got our first exam back. Class average 64/100 with no A's 23/25 below 79%. Second exam very similar. I tutor math A,B,D, and 12 and I have always finished in the top 2 of my classes and I have a D in the class. Utterly brutal exams, they will slaughter you. Puts on test unrelated material book/lecture doesn't cover.

This class is really hard. But Lisa is a great teacher and explains everything very well. I do reccomend doing the homework and the practice tests if you want to do well in the class though. I definitely recommend her for any math class.

She is absolutely great!

Great teacher! excellent lectures. If you get the chance to take a class with her do it. She get's the class excited for math. Do the practice tests and homework and you'll be good.

Good instructor - wants to prepare students for future math classes, so she makes the learning experience challenging. The quizzes and tests were difficult, but studying helps non-lazy students excel and comprehend. If you're looking to skate through Math A, find someone else.

She is a great instructor and tries to challenge you. She drills home important points to prepare you to continue on in math. It's not an easy A, but she definitely prepares you for the tests and quizzes and to continue on. If you go to class every day, pay attention, and do the homework, it's not bad.

Lisa is great. I took her after two of my friends suggested her to me. I have failed Math A before and I think now it was because of having bad teachers. She is great, clear and wants you to learn. She cares and has suggestions. She tries to give you as many fair points as she can and if you do the homework you will pass.

Sowinski is an excellent teacher, she's very thorough in her explanations. If you study hard and do all the hw you will do well in her class.

I personally benefited from having Lisa as a Professor. She is good at explaining things and takes the time to help students understand things. The homework she assigns isn't mandatory, it is just for you to decide if you need it or not. Use it to your own benefit. I would recommend her, but taking her class is up to you :)

I usually hate math classes but this one wasn't so bad because she explained everything really well and tried to help students as much as possible. I would definitely choose her as a teacher again. She was really nice and pretty helpful overall.

Took College Algebra with Lisa this past spring. Lisa is super helpful, really tries to explain things in an understandable way. Lots of material, you need to study for the tests, but she posts study guides and the complete worked out answers. Lets you use a formula sheet for conics because there's a lot to remember. Great professor, great person

Lisa's tests are HARD. But if you pay attention, take notes, do the homework, you will do well in her class. She is very easy going, and happy to help and work with you if you need it. She also gave plenty of extra credit. She really wants her students to succeed and it shows, and you WILL learn in her class. I'd take her again, if she taught calc.

Nice lady, difficult class. You just have to realize that difficultly comes with the territory. The calculus is not supposed to be easy, so you have to be willing to roll your sleeves up and really work hard. Lisa does not collect homework, but you really should do every assignment if you want a shot at a good grade. Her tests are not a cakewalk.

As a student who typically struggles with math, I found Lisa's class to be very manageable! She is excellent at explaining concepts and has a lot of good advice to give if you ask her. If you do all the homework questions and take notes on problems she does in class you will have no surprises on her tests or quizzes :) Wish I could take her again!

Lisa is a great teacher, she has a lot passion in teaching and reaches out to students if you ever need help. She also offers many extra credits assignments. You have to pay attention, take notes and do homework. Most of the problems on quizzes and exams are out of homework problems.

She is helpful and always their if you have any questions or want to know about your grade. Test material is strait out of the book, she just changes the numbers around. If you study and do you homework (not graded) you can pass this class with a B easy, A if you really put in some study time.

Took her two semesters in a row, shes a great instructor, really clear and there for you, definitely wants you to pass the class.

Lisa is a very experienced teacher, and teaches you lots of short cuts or easier ways of doing things. You must go to class or you will struggle.

"You should remember this from college algebra". I have heard her say that at least a hundred times. It is so difficult to remember algebra when you took it 1+ years ago. And of course, it applies to calculus and she expects us to remember it all. She is nice and helpful. The class is super early in the morning though, so it is really hard to focus

Professor Sowinski is amazing. I took this class over the summer and Lisa was able to cover everything you should cover in trigonometry plus parts that many teachers skip. She's a tough teacher but I did not struggle with trig concepts at all once I got to calculus and calculus 2.

Second time taking calc. Great teacher, explains and takes the time to go over homework. Don't get behind on homework is my best advice to anyone taking it. highly recommend.

Nice and good at math. Took lots of time to go over hw which was nice but would cut into lecture on upcoming section. Took it over summer which was a big rush because all hw was "due" (assigned but not graded) for next day. Weekly quizzes, test on each chapter, she always told us exactly what would be on each test. Rare good sierra math teacher

Lisa's class is hard, I am a straight A student and I barely managed to get a B. There are 5 tests, about 8 quizzes and the cumulative final. You have textbook problems to do for homework, but she doesn't grade homework so you better study for the tests. She's probably one of the best math professors at Sierra, but the class is challenging.

She doesn't grade homework, so you better be good at quizzes and tests. With that said, she is very forgiving when it comes to grading. As long as you show your work or even just the correct formula, she will give you partial credit. She offers make up exams if the class scores poorly which can really boost your grade! Material is hard. Hire tutor.

Honest ,and balanced review. She is a great teacher when seeking one on one help. Her lectures left me with little help. Some material she really speeds through, but she can get behind and in result puts more pressure on the class. The proof was in how poorly the entire class did. She should make some changes to her curriculum.

I took her 16A course back in 2010. I really enoyed her class. Her lectures are clear. She gives great feed back. Study guides help you prep for exams. Shes there to help you to succeed and master the materials. Calculus is not easy and not everyone will understand every concept. However Lisa is great at guiding you through it. I recommend her.

I really liked Prof. Sowinski's class. She's eager to help anyone who asks. Homework is assigned but not collected and time in class where anyone can put questions on the board to help answer. Her exams were not easy but if you got tutoring or help, they were not hard either. We would have quizzes weekly and also some extra credit. Would recommend!

LOTS OF NOTES. LOTS OF MATERIAL. Homework was hard to catch up with, there would be 3 homework assignments after every class, there would not only be 15 questions theres parts A-E sometimes so it takes awhile, if you miss a homework its hard to catch up. shes sweet and a good teacher but its alot of work to keep up.