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MAC2311 - 2.0 rating“Lori Prudom is the WORST professor I have ever had”
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73%
Textbook Required
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4.0
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4.0
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MAC1105
5.0
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Reviews (107)
She recently got married. Her old name is Lori Paduchowski.This is a very hard teacher. I don't recommend taking any of her classes.
If you want to pass MAT1033 i highly recommend you don't take this lady. Her tests are RIDICIOUSLY hard, she is out to fail everyone!
Warning!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH MATH!!! she is very hard and very fast paced, you WILL fail. I am a A student, and I had to withdraw because I failed the test..bigtime!! You have been warned! She is not good with working with the students who are not Math wizzes, and you WIll fail!! Dont Take!!
Hands down the worst teacher I have ever had. Dont ever take this woman, you will be sorry. She especially doesnt like her female students, so ladies watch out.
this teacher is actually really good. she is hard but she is really not that bad if you give her a chance. she expects you to work hard to get a good grade but i learned more in this class than i did through high schoool. she really good!!!
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER SHE IS VERY HARD AND SHE WILL NOT WORK WITH YOU AT ALL IF YOU ARE FAILING. SHE TALKS TO FAST AND SHE DOESNT GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO WRITE ANYTHING DOWN. SHE GETS MAD IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND AND SHE WILL NOT ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER SHE IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO TCC
Do not enter her classroom unless you want to throw that credit money out the window, she is wierd and likes it her way and no other way if you know what i mean. B***H!
WARNING!!!!!!!! ATTENTION ALL TCC STUDENTS!!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS CRAZY WOMAN FOR MAT1033. SHE IS THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. REASONS WHY NOT TO TAKE HER 1) SHE TALKS TO FAST 3)SHE DOES NOT TRY TO HELP YOU OUT, EVEN IF YOU ARE TRYING AS HARD AS YOU CAN 4) HER TEST ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT 5) SHE DOESN'T ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
Do not take this woman, you will fail. I took her for 1033 and had to drop the class. She is very fast and not real helpful.If you don't believe me, you will have an F or W on your record. Go ahead and take her if you want, but you will regret it!!!! WARNING!!!!
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Do not take i mean do not sign up for this teacher i have her as my analytic geo teacher and she is horrible one of the worst teachers i have ever had in my life i got an a in college algbra now im failing her class shes is horrible do not take her!!!!!!!!!!
dont take it!!!!!
Mrs. Prudom is not all that bad. I usually struggle with math but she made it really easy for me to understand. As long as you do the homework and be prepared for pop quizes you will do fine. She also gives 5 extra points on a test if you have perfect attendance.
explains items very well. you just have to do the homework, attend class, ask questions when needed. when your in college you have to understand that teachers are no longer holding your hand. they will help you, but youve got to do some things on your own!
She is wonderful. She gives many in class examples and has given me a different perspective in regards to the subject of math. I have begun to believe I can instead of I can't.
She is the worst teacher I have ever had. Unless you are already very good at algebra, you are not going to pass her class. She hardly explains anything, and only grades you on how you do on her tests. I strongly dont recommend her.
She is not too clear on all subject matters i dont really would avoid taking her is possible.
she knows what she is talking about but SUCKS AT TEACHING. she basically warned all of our class that we'd be taking MAT 1033 again...and all but 2 people failed her class!!!
Does not test the way she teaches. Showed how to make a graph from an equation, and then gave a graph and asked "What is the equation?" Needless to say no one answered the correctly. Class started with 36 students, however 7 students took the final.
this teacher is the worst i have ever taken.... she says she doesnt grade homework, but then after she assigns it she then collects it for a quiz grade....if you are thinking about this teacher.......RUN FAR FAR FAR AWAY!!!
class was really hard,but what do you expect it's trig. not retarded algebra. She teaches the class well and as long as you go to class and do the homework you get an A only 7 out of 34 passed,but thats because the other 27 never went to class
She is always there to help in her office and she really knows her stuff. Some of her quirks are a bit irritating, but she is a good teacher
takes points off for every little thing wrong...even for written in pen or forgetting the header....a royal pain!!!!!
Take her if you want to fail
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I read the reports on RMP before signing up but thought maybe some people were just over reacting. Regretfully i found out they were not, this woman is crazy. My class had 30 so people in in and all but 6 dropped, she said all you have to do come to class and do your homework to pass, and i agree in most classes that is true, but not in her class.
Just go to class and do all the homework and you'll pass. She's not hard, the people who failed were the ones who missed class and didn't do their homework. This isn't highschool for crying out loud. She's a great teacher.
Curves no grades no matters how bad the class avg. is. Doesn't care about anything but Trig and expects you to put your life, family, career, and other classes aside and focus on Trig 24/7. Worn everyone especially freshman to stay away from Prudom because her main objective is to flunk as many as possible. Trust these ratings they are the truth
It's not what you want. I advise all non major students to stear clear of this woman. It's like taking a science class for science majors, when your major is English. From a hard working student.
If you have signed up for this class please drop it and get a refund while you still can. This class and teacher is not worth your GPA going down. She really can't teach (makes everything very hard to grasp) and will not go over homework in class. I repeat DO NOT TAKE this class with this teacher!!!!!!!
I highly recommend you take someone else for trig. She nit picks everything you turn in. You can get everything right on a test and still fail. She is probably the worst teacher I have ever taken. If you cannot dedicate at least 7 to 10 hours per week to do homework, don't take her. Oh I got an A in her class too, and I am saying STAY AWAY FROM HER
This teacher was quoted on TCC's website saying, "I’m extremely dedicated to my students and I work hard at trying to help them retain the information they learn." YEAH RIGHT! I have a million things I could say about this woman, but the most important thing to say is, STAY AWAY from her!
Worst teacher I have ever had! I read all this about her and still took the class and regret it. She killed my GPA and was a complete B*&%#. I have never had a problem with a teacher until her
Ms. Prudom is the reason so many students hate math. She is an incredibly strict grader and has a power complex. She is disrespectful to the students and in the end has made enemies of all of them. She has failed as teacher. I wish I had stronger words to express how much you should not take her. Do EVERY thing you can to avoid it.
First things first, if you need to take higher math, Prudon will make sure you know your very important trig, which will be VERY useful. However, if you are not taking any other math, she is very difficult. You really need to spend a lot of time, she gives options for extra credit, but grades VERY strict (reason why you learn, you **** about those
Shoot yourself before taking this class, it'll be much better
DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANY MATH CLASSES. TO MUCH FOR WORDS. NOT MUCH FOR HELP. THE TEST ARE HARD NO EXTRA CREDIT AT ALL. I WOULD TAKE SOMEONE ELSE OKAY!!!STAY AWAY!!!
LISTEN TO AN "A" STUDENT IN MAC1105 & MAC2140. STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM HER. SHE IS A GPA BUSTER. EXPECTS OBSERD AMOUNTS OF WORK. TOTALLY DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO TEACH//SHOULD BE FIRED BEFORE OTHER STUDENTS LOOSE INTREST OVER HER!!!!DEFINATELY A DROP!!!
She is a hard core math geek, cuts no slack, and doesn't understand you while wanting you to understand her. I'm a level headed person and I advise you, and please tell a friend, to not take her class. you will thank me
Mrs.Prudom makes math easy. She works hard to make it understandable and is always available if you need her. I have always struggled with math and she has helped me to overcome my fears.
She is the reincarnation of Satan, the anti-christ. do not take her class! even if she is the only one left! WAIT til drop/add! she wont let u go to the bathroom, the average score on her test is around 60%, and she'll make you look like Terri Schiavo if u even have the earliest notion of confusion. and worst of all she wont stfu about the gators
WARNING!!!she is a very extremely hard teacher she expects u to do tests and know every single detail....NO MULTIPLE CHOICE!!! and also NO EXTRA CREDIT!! it will be impossible to get an A in this class. i had to withdraw the class because i didn't it want to end with a D! if you take her class, you have been WARNED!!!!
Dont take her she will not explain anything to you and she is very hard....
This Teacher is the worst teacher on the face of the plannet. on your tests she does her best to take off as many points as she can. doesn't know the material her self and screws up the lectures everyday. do not take her if u can avoid it, and if you cant be prepared to get a C if u study all day every day.
I took Trigonometry before. This should have been an easy A. This was my only B of the semester. Believe the hype. She is a bad teacher- she literally takes off points if you don't work the problem the way she wants you to work it. I'm talking about taking points off for not putting a positive sign or writing "LHS" for "left-hand side"
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! She treats her students as if we were back in middle school; you can't go to the bathroom, you can't show up late or leave early, you cant put your head down!! She finds the most STUPID reasons to deduct points on tests. IMPOSSIBLE to get a good grade!! HORRIBLE TEACHER!!
I quite enjoyed Ms. Prudom's class. As someone who HATES math, she made the classroom environment welcoming and fun. She was always willing to answer any questions. She expects nothing more than for you to do your work, which isnt really that much to expect. Though I still dont enjoy math, i found myself wishing i could take another class with her.
Made me feel good about math. Take all the notes, show up (on time), and the class is easy. Definitely do the homework. She'll help you get through the class as long as you're willing to at least try to do the work.
She is horrible. Do not take her.
I really enjoyed this class.I have never been good at math but she helped me and I made it through. She is really not that hard... Just do not miss class because you can not make up tests but other then that you should take this class
This teacher, what can I say that's good about her, NOTHING she is horrible. She treats you like you are a child and last time I checked I was considered an adult. I would say if you want to fail Math take her class.
You have to go to class, don't ask dumb questions or she will make you feel dumb! All tests are fill in the blank which suck, she will take off points if you dont write out every little piece of your work! Basically if you want to devote your life to math, i suggest this class. If not, don't take it!
I took her this semester and she was very helpful and if you listen and do as she asked what she stated at the begining of the semester is true I walked out with an A. It is simple do your work everyday practice and see her if you need help she is there for you as long as you are willing to do the work.
Was forwarned not to take her but did anyway. She deducts points for EVERYTHING. If you put the wrong date on your test-deduction! Will deduct points for mistakes that she makes herself during lecture. The only math/science teacher I've had thus far that refuses to answer homework questions during class! Will turn you off to learinging math!!!
I am convinced the only reason she teaches is so that the college can make more money from students retaking classes. If you care about your sanity and your GPA don't take her class. She will deduct points for every little minor error even the ones she makes herself. The worst teacher i have ever had. Stay away!!!
DON"T TAKE HER CLASS!!! She goes one hundred miles per hour and don't act confused because she will pin point you and make you feel like a kid(a s_____kid). She will take points off for everything. Seriously, don't take her even if you need the class for graduation, because trust me you won't be graduating this semester if you take her. She is sata
Horrible teacher! Every question is a bad question. Every mistake seems like a letter grade off. Don't take this class if you want to save time and money.
Mrs. Prudom is a hard teacher. There is no denying that fact that she wants to challenge her students, even in sometimes seemingly cruel ways. However, she has made me understand and learn math over and over again. She really understands what she wants you to acheive in her class and she will push you to that point. Don't take for an easy A.
There are 2 kinds of teachers at TCC: those you should take if you are an Engineering/Math major and those you should take if you are a Biology major. If you need a good base in Math, then I recommend Mrs Prudom. She is hard but there is a method to her madness. She only insists on material that is needed for higher level Math classes.
Math is my world, but this teacher made me hate it. She takes off points for every minor detail. Our class went from having 60 people in it, to 18. For her Tuesday/Thursday classes she gives a quiz everyday; half of it is stuff she barely talked about or only gave a small example. She's a great person, just I can't learn from her.
The WORST teacher I've ever had at any level.she goes to extraordinary lengths to fail everyone in class. She'll even mark off points if you don't answer a question in a complete sentence or dot an I. NEWSFLASH to PURDOM...ENGLISH IS NOT!!! a prerequisite for this class. Essentially Purdom is ill-suited to teaching at any and all levels.
Most of the students in my class that complained were students that were hardly in class. Why would you pay so much money for a class and not even attend. I will say she is a strict teacher but if you pay attention like you are suppose to in school, you will understand it. Im not sure what grade I got in the class but nevertheless I liked Mrs. Prud
This is suppose to be math class, but she will deduct points for improper English, spelling, punctuation.Does not answer questions you may have about problems. Says "she does not re-teach anything,so there is no real review for tests.Just an awful teacher all the way around.It's as if she wants students to fail. Don't take if math is hard for you.
I hate math, I am an English major. I have failed both previous math courses in college.. Mrs. Prudom helped me to get my FIRST A in a math course EVER! She is sweet and if you do the work, she WILL help you with whatever you need. For all those who say she wants you to fail, you are ignorant; this is THE BEST math professor out there.. TAKE HER!
Ok, at first I love math one of my favorite classes. With that said english is not my favorite. Why am I getting a english lesson tied in with my math? I for one have always gotten A's in my classes but this is the first time in my entire life I've gotten a D and not because I didn't know my math but because of he improper use of -1 on stupid stuff
Ms. imprudent is more like it. she mixed english definition with math and explained it in a difficult way. she yelled at me in front of the class because i had an old notebook and wasnt writing her notes, to argueing me infinity is undefined when my old notebook said infinity from a state university notebook. she is so misguided, and a hard grader
BEST MATH PROFESSOR EVER! Math has never been my best subject but Professor Prudom made it easy. She is very organized and explains the material very well. Would recommend to ANYONE! :)
Not a teacher. Extremely fast paced. Extremely hard grader and on subject from her word of mouth only. A little over a month you will be closing in on test 4, on top of having 2 quiz's a week. She tends to complicate simple things like limits, making long drawn out process's mandatory when book provides easier methods of proof.
Ms.Prudom knows her math and teaches it pretty well. Just dont plan on making up any assignments missed throughout the course. I missed the first 10 online assignments due to GI bill problems, she gave me her word that I could repeat them for half credit, the next class i mentioned this to her and she "changed her mind". She sucks and is rude.
Moves quickly but wont go further than what you understand if you ask questions. Office is always open for extra help. Can be sarcastic at times, but keeps a good sense of humor. If you do not do homework she has no pity for you. Gives chances to earn extra points, loves class participation.
Great teacher, will give one-on-one instruction, never deviates from the material. Offers extra points for those who actually show up and try. Anyone who complains about her just shouldn't be in college.
As a student who is horrible with math, I loved this teacher. She teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand if you are not a math person. She is strict, but fair. Be on time, follow the rules, and be respectful, and you'll get along just fine with her.
Before I took Ms. Prodom I hated math and had never received anything higer than a C, but she is a great teacher. She explains thing very well and is very clear about what you need to study and what will be on the test. as long as you go to class and do your mathlab hw you will do fine I made an A
Ms Prudom is a very good teacher and is passionate about her job! She is strict on her policies so read your syllabus. She is very avaialble to help and keeps the class engaged. I would definately take her again.
Have taken her twice, awesome teacher, is passionate about students' actually learning the material, gives extra credit for good quiz and HW grades, is always open to help, but she'll stand her ground if she feels disrespected or if someone is acting like a hard-ass. TAKE HER, SHE RULES. Just turn your cellphone off or she takes it.
Mrs. Prudom is a great teacher...if you do your work. She will not help you if she knows that you are not doing your homework or taking notes. In order to receive a good grade in her class you need to attend class and pay attention. DO NOT GET BEHIND ON HOMEWORK/QUIZZES ON COURSECOMPASS!
Took for calc 1, and easily the most difficult teacher I've had (beat Physics by a ways). She's also one of the best teachers I've had, and if you put in the work you'll be very sure to learn the material. If you don't need to go into higher math, don't take her. If you're taking Calc 2 and Calc 3, taking her will prep you for the harder courses.
She is very hard, told me I could ace the last 2 tests but wouldn't pass her class.
Great teacher! She will readily help if knows you attend class and take notes. Tough course during Summer A or B sessions, and made a B after a lot of study.
She doesn't deserve her bad rating. She's not the best teacher in the world, but she's still a good teacher. She explains it all very clearly, but is tough on grading and expects you to do your best. Also, if you're good at math and can teach yourself just from doing the homework, she says you don't have to show up until the tests, which is cool.
Not a very good teacher. I never gave her any problems but when I had a question she gave me a sarcastic remark that I should have been paying attention. If she doesn't like you good luck getting any help. Goes way too fast and skips over things in class and then when you go to course compass she creates problems she didn't go over in class.
Don't let negative posts scare you away from Mrs. Prudom. Yes she is tough, but she is not unreasonable. She truly cares about her students and wants them to do well. If you truly want to learn calculus, I recommend taking her class.
Very good teacher.
very easy if you just do the work
I'll be the first to admit that she's rather difficult and very strict on what she requires. Even considering my accolades in previous mathematics, in the beginning, it was slightly overbearing. But when you get past that, she was the best professor I'd ever had, hands down. Always there to help and push if you wanted to excel. Always fair.
Mrs. Prudom is exceptionally helpful if you first help yourself. If you skip class and then want extra help, she will not help you. However, if you come to class and interact, she is the most helpful teacher ever. Her class is NOT an easy A, but you WILL learn. I am a crappy math student and got an A because of regular attendance and hard work.
I adored Mrs. Prudom! Ignore the harsh reviews on here. She is tough but she gets the job done. I have always hated math and have had to work really hard to understand it, but she makes it easy to understand. She will tell you, show up and do your homework and you'll easily pass and it's true.
Prudom is not a good teacher at all. she does not repeat herself and expect you to already know the material. she close h.w and quizzes without warning. never failed a math class until now
Very strict, no nonsense. Don't mess with Mrs. Prudom. Just follow the rules, don't pick fights with her, and stay on her good side. A lot of people struggled with this class because they didn't try hard enough to keep up. Come on, it's the lowest level of mathematics offered here. Leave your attitude at home and show up ready to learn.
She's very tough, but if she can tell that you are really trying, she'll help you. Extra credit is given only on tests, and can have a lot to do with attendance. She doesn't like rudeness, or being second guessed. Come to class everyday, on time, and pay attention. She'll have no problem with you.
She's not a very good teacher. She made at least one or two mistakes in class everyday during notes, and then was very sarcastic about it. She doesn't really care what your grade is in the class. She is not approachable at all, seems very selfish and acts like she knows everything. If you ask her a question, she responds with "figure it out".
Ms. Prudom is the type of professor who is very unwilling to help out and be there for her students. Very sarcastic. We have a quiz every single class and it seems as if she gets really irritated if you don't understand the lesson. She is tough. If you are not good at math, do not take her. She makes things more complicated than they have to be.
Professor Prudom is amazing. First math class I have ever received an A in. Whenever I had questions she was more than willing to help me out in her office or after class. She Is more than willing to help if you are a hard worker and show you care, and are there taking notes and listening. If you arent a hard worker, dont take her.
Lori Prudom is without a doubt, the WORST professor TCC has to offer. Not only is she incredibly self-centered and has no empathy for anyone, but she doesn't understand math herself and has minimal capabilities both in communication and in mathematics. If no other professor is available, I'd figure out a different semester to take her class. AWFUL.
Professor Prudom is amazing! She is the most helpful professor I've had a TCC yet. I took her express class online and although it was a lot of material, she doesn't hesitate to help you with ANY questions you may have. Didn't have to purchase anything (books, etc.). She is very organized! Just study the homework and notes and you will pass!
Lori Prudom is the WORST professor I have ever had. She is incredibly rude, condescending and has no empathy for anyone, Several of the homework assignments were not grading correctly, so I can only imagine how she graded my test. Do not walk but run away from her classes. She was AWFUL.
She makes it pretty difficult to know your grade (since your material is spread out through two completely different websites Canvas and MathLab) and makes her test with Honorlock, which is absolutely unnecessary and nerve-wracking as a student. Not to mention that this class is already hard enough, she overcomplicates it by 200%
If you want to pass math or need this class for graduation purposes: DO NOT TAKE HER! I had her for a online class and it was horrible. The homework and quizzes teach you one thing but the test are the complete opposite and it makes impossible to pass. She does not offer extra credit! Nice lady but horrible teacher with a nonchalant attitude.
The homework and tests are complete opposites. Makes you put your phones in your backpack. Dont let you use the restroom! DO NOT TAKE HER.
THE ABSOLUTE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE ENCOUNTERED AT TCC! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! Lori is self-centered and only cares about the paycheck she receives. She has no sympathy for her students and intentionally makes her test hard! NEVER offers extra credit an every office hour i attended of hers was not helpful and to add to that her teaching is AWFUL!
Terrible, confusing, not good for someone who is bad at math.
Don't listen to other review about Prof. Prudom. The people who are complaining are the ones who took this class expecting an easy A. She is not there to collect a pay check at all. She is kind of hard to get in touch with but once you get in touch with her she is more than willing to help. She is for sure one of the better math teachers i have had
Dont listen to the people complaining ab professor Prudom. Most of those people are complaining because they either never go to class or dont even try in her class. Ipassed MGF1106 w a B in her class and she taught so well I picked her again for MGF1107. For a person who absolutely sucks at math (myself) professor prudom makes it easy to understa
Due to Covid-19, this class was switched to online, and I wouldnt hear back from her emails for weeks at a time. I was left to teach myself basically. Even during class she was extremely rude to students who wanted to ask questions. And it was very hard to know when homework was actually due. Would not recommend.
If you struggle with math, do not take her online course. She literally took an average of 5 DAYS TO RESPOND TO E-MAILS! This was an online course where all communication was based online. When I did receive responses they were curt and unhelpful. It makes you feel bothersome for even asking questions, which defeats the purpose of learning.
Does not teach well & does not explain things well. Would not take her class again.
Professor Purdom was a wonderful professor for MGF1106, despite being out of her own comfort zone with Zoom teaching. She made it known on the first day that it was important to ask questions, do the homework, and be consistent in practicing the math gone over every day, weekends. I personally learned a lot from her class and would take her again.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
55%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
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+0.88 avg changeRatings by Course
MA222
5.0
(1)MAT1107
5.0
(1)MAC1196
5.0
(1)INTERALGEBRA
4.0
(1)MGF1105
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MAC1105
5.0
INTERALGEBRA
5.0
TRIGSECT
5.0
TRIG2114
5.0
MAC2214
5.0