4.6

Lyn McQuaid

Mathematics - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
92
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4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

92

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Theres 1 easy aper to write

MAT45 - 4.0 rating

Very good at explaining things

MAT105 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

33%

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A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 24 reported grades
A: 9
B+: 6
A+: 2
Not sure yet: 2
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Caring (13)
Respected (9)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
Lots of homework (6)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
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MAT

5.0

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DVM

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MAT025

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MAT010

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MATH

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MAT351

3.6

MAT224

3.3

CALC2

3.0

MODERNALGEBRA

3.0

CALCULUS

3.0

Reviews (92)
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MAT105
Dec 25, 2002

Young. Very good at explaining things. Cute 2

5.0
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MAT
Mar 4, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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DVM
Apr 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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MAT224
Apr 13, 2003

No Comments

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MAT311
Apr 14, 2003

Very helpful and is willing to go out of her way to help you understand. She enjoys teaching and it shows.

5.0
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MAT025
May 1, 2003

Good teacher i got a B when i easily coulda of gotten an A but i am a slacker

3.0
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CALC2
May 6, 2003

I think I she gave me a D in this class for saying that I only need math for taking percentages off of prices in my head. Calculus still sucks and a year later I have yet to use it.

5.0
2.0
MAT010
May 9, 2003

No Comments

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3.0
MAT224
May 20, 2003

Be careful when you take MAT224 with Dr.Phy! You may feel that you understand the material but really Dr.Phy class doesn't prepare you well for MAT 311

5.0
2.0
MAT105
Jun 20, 2003

if you ever have a problem she'll help you. she's very clear in her lessons.

5.0
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MATH
Nov 5, 2003

easy class and a really nice prof.

5.0
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MATH025
Nov 12, 2003

Very nice,great teacher. Makes everything easy to understand.

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MATH025
Nov 17, 2003

Awesome Teacher, if you do not like Math, Take her, she makes it interesting and she gives examples that are in the same form as on the test. She is HUMAN!

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MAT025
Nov 19, 2003

she is very helpful and very clear...go to class review for test and your set..theres only 4 test and you get one more grade for group work that counts as a test grade.

5.0
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MAT260
Dec 10, 2003

She is an excellent teacher!!!

5.0
2.0
MAT260
Dec 17, 2003

Very strict grader.

5.0
2.0
MAT260
Dec 21, 2003

Dr. Phy teaches from her notes. She is very organized and VERY systematic. Come to class, listen carefully, and take good notes. You won't be disappointed.

5.0
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MAT025
Feb 4, 2004

Excellent

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2.0
MAT260
Feb 27, 2004

Awesome teacher, easy B tough to get an A.

5.0
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MATH
Mar 3, 2004

Man, this girl is hot! She makes math kind of fun. Great teacher if you're not a math major. Just show up to class and take good notes, pay attention.

5.0
2.0
INTRO
Mar 5, 2004

if you dont like group work dont take her. group work is done everyday. i have anxiety about math and am embarresed to ask ?s in the group so it makes me not want to come to class. but she is really nice and helpfull.

5.0
2.0
MAT025
Mar 24, 2004

Easiest class ever. She is an easy grader and feels very sympathetic. The group work is easy since you compare answers, but she grades it fairly tough. My best math teacher/prof. ever! I just wish I could take her again.

5.0
2.0
MAT025
Mar 31, 2004

great prof!!! she is so nice and is willing to help her stundents out in any way to understand. when it comes to grading she awards you for trying. group work is real cool...counts as a test! absoltely recommend her! she's a smokin hottie too1

5.0
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MATH
Apr 13, 2004

She's way hot and really easy going. I think she's the nicest individual I've ever met. She really appreciates anyone with an interest for math and extends just as much for the losers who disrupt

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4.0
MAT351
May 14, 2004

MY FAVORITE TEACHER

5.0
4.0
MAT351
May 19, 2004

I worked so hard in this class, even going for help and trying didn't help much. Dr. Phy was very helpful in the beginning, but then it seemed as though she got mad that I needed her help. Guess I didn't suck up enough!

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MAT351
Jul 6, 2004

Dr. Phy is very helpful if you need extra help. If you have a choice in the math classes, always choose her, because she is very good at explaining things. She is very clear on what she expects for her exams and homework. Very good teacher.

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MAT025
Sep 2, 2004

The nicest lasy i have ever met, was so helpful and made a class that was horrible very delightful

5.0
2.0
INTROMATH
Sep 27, 2004

She is so hot it makes me go to every class and do well for the most part

5.0
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MAT025
Nov 9, 2004

No Comments

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3.0
MAT224
Nov 15, 2004

Very nice lady. Foundations of Mathematics was a freaking hard class, but she was really cool and helped as much as she could. I wouldn't recommed taking this class for fun; but if you have to, try to get her!

5.0
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MAT025
Dec 24, 2004

Dr. PHY ROCKS!!!! shes such an amazing professor and really helpful. I hated math class but when i took her she really rook the time out to make sure everyone was on the same page.

3.0
3.0
MAT260
Jan 10, 2005

Great mathematician, I would be delighted to have her as a colleague, but not a teacher. Too much memorization for a math class, rather than aiming to teach understanding of concepts. With time, I think she'll get better, though. Oh, and everyone's right. she really is a hottie.

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MODERNALGEBRA
Feb 19, 2005

She is out of date & boring. She acts nice but cannot teach this level of math. All other math profs use computers, but she doesnt.

1.0
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MAT311
Mar 14, 2005

She is a disaster. I really don't think she knows this subject well. My friend's brother has PHD in math and he says everything in math has geometric meaning and models. Dr. Phy gives no geometrical examples. Just writes what's in the book. She should not be teaching this course.

5.0
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WOMENINMATH
Apr 14, 2005

This is a new class and ours was the 1st to take it. Its awesome whether you're into womens studies or not and the math is SUPER EASY! Plus, dr phy is really cool and she shows that she knows what shes talking about and her interest in the subject shows through as well.

5.0
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CALCULUS
Jul 5, 2005

Dr. Phy was and IS the best math prof I ever had @ KU! She prepared me well for the real world and was always positive and energetic. She is down to earth and extremely helpful. She did alot for her students and I am so thankful for everything she did! Phy Rocks!!! :)

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MAT
Sep 17, 2005

Had her in summer school to complete my edu masters. Really nice teacher. Made it fun. Even though I new the subject matter I was not bored. Very down to earth, unlike most math profs.

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LINEAR
Oct 3, 2005

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MAT045
Oct 29, 2005

love her, I’ve feared taking a math class for the last 2 years of college...a friend recommended this class and now I can't thank her enough. Dr Phy is so approachable and very understanding...she understands that many of us do not enjoy math and worked with us full heartedly anyway...take this lady!

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MAT224
Dec 9, 2005

Dr. Phy is the worst teacher to take for this Math class. Her communication skills suck. Her tests are hard as hell. I do not recommend taking her.

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MAT224
Dec 12, 2005

Dr. Phy is a challenging professor. Her tests are very fair. Everything that is covered in class (or homework) is fair game, and nothing is a surprise. Her grading style is tough. Small errors are big deductions. Also, she's a little arrogant and condescending when she answers someone's question about homework or tests.

5.0
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MATH045
Dec 16, 2005

Overall it was a great class, I really enjoyed it. Don't miss class, she can be a royal bi**h about it!!! she chewed me out and told me I wasn't realistic by asking if I could get a certain grade in the course. she's pretty easy teaching wise though she's young so it's refreshing, she likes to talk about her husband and son, too so kiss up that way

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MAT260
Dec 18, 2005

Phy is great. She's super nice. Linear Algebra is one of the easier higher level courses, but you won't get an A if you don't try. If you think you can handle the class without doing the homework, you can make it without the book.

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MAT
Dec 26, 2005

She is one of the best profs at Kutztown. She really knows how to teach effectively, probably because her mom is a teacher. She's good at breaking things down. I took 2 math courses at ku...one with Phy and one with Khanna. There was a world of difference!!

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MAT224
Jan 18, 2006

Her tests are quite hard and she has no lean way. She doesn't look her students in the eyes when talking to them. I would not recommend her.

5.0
1.0
WOMENINMATH
Mar 29, 2006

her class was really interesting. she was pretty nice. it was definitely an easy A for me. i suggest taking it.

4.0
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CAL1
Jul 12, 2006

she is a great prof and goes over everything. DO YOUR FREAKIN HOMEWORK most of the questions on quizes AND test she get either directly or damn close to hw probs.

5.0
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MAT224
Jan 4, 2007

Dr. Phy is an excellent professor! The course material was tough, but she made it manageable. Go to class and do the homework, as the test/quiz questions are similar to them. Also, I really liked the fact that I could e-mail homework questions to her and get a quick response, which is more convenient. Definitely recommend having this teacher!

5.0
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MAT301
Jun 5, 2007

This is the second time I had Dr. Phy as a teacher. Again in this class, I felt that the exams and assignments were fair. The material was really different from other (lower-level) math courses, but I learned a good amount of it. I definitely recommend Dr. Phy!

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MAT224
Jan 10, 2008

SHE WILL NOT GIVE YOU ANY OFFER EVEN THOUGH SHE IS KNOW YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR BEST.

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MAT045
Jan 7, 2009

I can't tell you how much I hate math, but this course is an exception. Professor is very nice and helpful. Go to every class!! I repeat, go to every class!!! You will be put into a group with other people and should contribute. Also you'll want to be there to get the notes and do the handouts from each class.

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MAT045
Jan 22, 2009

I hate math. She did a fantastic job teaching, included enough graded material, tests were fair, not difficult. Would take her again. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
MAT045
Dec 4, 2009

Textbook is online which saves you money, and you dont even need to really buy it. Show up for class and take notes. Tests are really easy, and the class is overall a fun time.

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MAT105
Jan 8, 2010

I did horrible with Algebra in high school but thought it was a breeze with Dr. Phy. She explains everything and is willing to go over any questions you have. All of our homework was online and we could try the problems as many times as we needed to get 100%. Great class. Great professor. Definitely take her if you can!

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MAT101
Jan 21, 2010

best math teacher ever

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WST045
Mar 17, 2010

I LOVE HER! she is the coolest math teacher I have ever met. she's super smart & breaks down hard concepts into understandable terms! Do the problems in the book right before the test to help you get a better grade. but she is fabulous. if you get a chance, she is DEF worth taking!

4.0
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MAT105
Nov 13, 2011

i'm taking dr mcquaid for college algebra this semester im not good at math at all it's my worst subject dr mcquaid is willing to help and her class is extremely straight forward and easy to understand she is willing to go the pace the class needs and always is there to help if you need it. take her! you won't regret it

3.0
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MAT351
Oct 9, 2012

Took her for Adv Calc for my math minor (I am a biochem major). Was unhelpful and unwilling to help even though I asked questions and did not take as many proof-based classes as the other students.

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MAT224
Jan 30, 2013

Dr. Mcquaid is wonderful. I feel she prepared me for higher level math with her method of teaching proofs. She is also very sweet, and pretty! But that's besides the point... If you're taking foundations it's an important class and I'm happy I had her.

5.0
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MAT105
Jun 4, 2013

Professor McQuaid is very nice and very helpful. Her class is moderate paced; not easy but not hard. Attend class regularly, it'll help your final grade. All homework assignments are completed online, not hard though. She gives you 2-3 class days to complete them. If you have any questions with the homeowrk, she'll be happy to go over it. Take this

5.0
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MAT122
Dec 20, 2013

Dr. McQuaid is extremely nice and helpful. She presents all material in a clear way and always checks to make sure everyone understands. Her exams me directly from classwork and homework. There is always review before the exams so you know exactly what to expect. Overall, she is the best math professor I have ever taken.

5.0
2.0
MATH352
May 5, 2014

Dr. McQuaid is a great teacher. She put notes on the board that are very clear and explains the concepts. She will take us step by step through the proofs for theorems. She usually assigns a few problems every class. If you keep up with the homework, the tests are easy. She always tells you what to study and she grades fairly.

5.0
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MAT122
Dec 1, 2014

Probably one of the best math teachers I've ever had. She makes everything easy to understand and will go over things to make sure everyone knows it.

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MAT45
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

If you don't get an A its because you don't do the online homework. There's no reason to not get 100% on the hw online because you can redo the questions until you get it right. It's the only math class I know to make the tests multiple choice & identical to the practice tests. Theres 1 easy aper to write. Easy class, and really nice professor!

5.0
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MAT122
Oct 29, 2015

She is awesome! I'm in her class for Applied Calculus and she is the nicest woman ever. She is so clear and is willing to go over problems in class as long as you show up and try. She goes at your pace. She had 5 quizzes ( one dropped) and 3 tests, and the final.

5.0
2.0
MAT45
Grade: A+
May 4, 2016

This women is awesome. She was so cute and funny and made the easiest math class i've ever taken worth my time. The class itself was so easy to do well in. Attendance isn't taken, consistent homework but its a grade booster. Gives review packets before tests (and they are pretty much the tests twin). Take this class if you can!!! she's awesome!

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MAT351
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

She is amazing! I had her for Real Analysis of Calculus and I learned so much from her. Her lectures are tough but she is always willing to stay after class and office hours to go over the material with you. She is also really down to earth and knows what it is like to be a struggling college student.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
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MAT45
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

She's super nice and totally helpful. I would definitely recommend her!

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
MAT224
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

She's amazing!! Probably one of the best professors I have had so far at KU. She is very sweet and easy to approach if you need help. Proofs aren't easy but she does an excellent job of breaking it down to help you understand it. If you show up to class, and do the homework, you will do well.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
MAT45
Grade: B+
Jan 22, 2017
Would take again

Although, I only took her for an online class, I wish I had taken her for a class I actually had to show up to! She's the kind of prof who wants you to do well. She is very thorough at explaining things and doesn't give unreasonable work. All the work that was given made sense! She seems sweet and is understanding. She made the online class simple!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
3.0
WGS45
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Very sweet professor who has a clear expectation for this class as long as you do all the homeworks and study you'll do well

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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MAT45
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

As a non-math major, I highly recommend taking this as a math credit. She helped me even during her office hours over the summer.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
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MAT224
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Very easy class. As long as you listen to her in class and do most of the homework you will be fine. She's very clear on what you need to do and how you need to do it. No excused if you don't pass.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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MAT45
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Honestly one of the best math professors I have ever taken. If you take her online she literally gives you a practice exam, and if you study them you will pass with no problem. I wish I could've taken her for college algebra. I would 100% recommend taking her for anything. Also if on test day she will go over whatever you do not get. Do Homework!

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MAT224
Grade: C
May 17, 2018
Would take again

She is honestly a great teacher. Her Foundations class is very simple. As long as you do the homework, you understand everything. She reviews the day before a test and tells you what is on it. I should've done better than a C, but I had more challenging courses when I took this class so this class was put on the back burner for me in effort wise.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
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MAT45
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 26, 2018
Would take again

I took this class online and although I never got to meet her in person, she was very sweet over email and was willing to answer my questions every time! I would recommend getting work done before it's due so she can help you if needed and so you have time to get 100% on all of the homework assignments. Getting ahead was life saving!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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MAT45
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2019
Would take again

If you need an easy elective, take this one! The history portion is so easy, and there's short easy math homework due 2 times a week. The exams were in person and all multiple choice. There was a short research paper due, but it was simple. Dr. McQuaid is so sweet and will help you out with anything! This class is an EASY A if you do all the hw.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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MAT224
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Dr. McQuaid is a very good professor to take for math classes. She will explain everything, multiple times if you need to and if you still don't understand it she will meet with you to explain. The class is hard but she makes it easier, but that doesn't mean you still need to pay attention and try your best! She is very kind, caring and helpful!

Respected
Lots of homework
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MAT45
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Dr. McQuaid is the best choice for math. Especially if you're not good at math, but really need the credit. The math work is very minimal and not very hard at all. The final didn't even consist of any math, and she made a Kahoot with the word-for-word questions. Highly recommend. The women's assignments are easy and very interesting!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
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2.0
MAT45
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

Prof McQuaid is a good choice. Shes very kind and very helpful. If you dont understand, shes willing to help you figure it out and shes good at explaining things. The women in math course was really fun and easy to understand! make sure you pay attention to the womens facts though. you have hw maybe once or twice a week but its easy.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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MAT045
Grade: A+
May 17, 2022

She is a sweetheart; this was my easiest gen ed, but I kept going because she's so kind and caring. She's very good at explaining (maybe even overexplaining) things. There's a lot of homework, but it's easy, and you can do it multiple times. There's 3 math tests and a final on the women, but they're not even hard. Take this class if you can!!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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2.0
MAT
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

I would take a class with this professor again in a heartbeat. Math has always been a topic I struggled with but McQuaid does an amazing job explaining things. She is very understanding if family matters or sickness comes up and you have to miss class. I loved having class with this professor.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely love professor McQuaid. I wish I could have her for all of my courses. She is very good at teaching, and makes sure that everyone understands what is happening at all times. She goes into depth with every problem, and does plenty examples. She is very kind and caring. She will check in if you miss class and send you the notes.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
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MAT045
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2023
Would take again

Very nice prof! If you have any questions make sure to email her. I took this class over the winter semester and it was great! Learned about both math and history, and reading the book helps with homework. If you want to take a math course that isn't all math, definitely take this course.

Lots of homework
Respected
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MAT224
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

Exams were based entirely off of the study guides she gave us, which we filled out together as a class. Some questions on the exams were taken directly from homework. Most other questions were extremely similar to the ones on the study guides. She responds to emails quickly and is friendly.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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MAT45
Grade: A-
May 18, 2023
Would take again

She is kind, but be warned, she'll give grades with no explanation. I had no problems with her up until the end of the semester when she gave me a poor grade on the final assignment with no explanation. I was very confused as I thought I did everything correct.

Tough grader
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MAT045
Grade: A-
May 14, 2024
Would take again

Take this class if you struggle with math! Dr. McQuaid breaks down the subjects so you will understand them and is very helpful if you have questions, especially when she gets to geometry. Warning that the honors section gets extra questions on homework and tests. Passionate about female mathematicians. Homework every week. Very good professor!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Online Savvy
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MATH045
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

She is an excellent professor. While attendance is not mandatory, it does help if your grade is between two letters. Overall, you have ~24 homework assignments through MyLabMath, 3 multiple choice math exams, 7 discussion posts, a fill-in-the-blank with two essay question final, and a project due during the final. Great if you love history!

Lots of homework
Caring
Respected
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MAT045
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

McQuaid is so kind and she will help you if you are struggling. units were on number theory, algebra, and geometry, but it was very easy! Homework was in Pearson, as well as easy discussion posts about women mathematicians. Attendance wasn't mandatory, but you will be bumped up a letter grade if you have good attendance but you're between letters.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
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MAT045
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2025
Would take again

Dr. McQuaid is a very kind professor, and even through an online course her personality shines. She makes her expectations clear in a series of announcements. There are regular math homework assignments, and approximately eight discussion posts about female mathematicians. The math is incredibly easy, so take this if you struggle with math!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
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MAT045
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2025
Would take again

amazing class. i got to rant about russian history for a math class final. the world is beautiful. take this class if you hate math. it's super easy stuff and interesting even if u don't like history

Group projects
Lots of homework
Caring
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

33%

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