3.0

Lynn Howard

Mathematics - Valencia College - East and West Campus

3.0
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
120
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3.0
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

120

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Your best bet is taking it on campus

STA2023 - 2.0 rating

Her test are completely on nothing she teaches and the homework is completely different also

STA2023 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

54%

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Based on 65 grades
Most common grades:
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A (11)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 71 reported grades
B: 27
A: 11
B+: 7
C+: 5
Common Tags
Participation matters (21)
Tough grader (20)
Lots of homework (16)
Test heavy (15)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Gives good feedback (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
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Reviews (120)
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INTERALGE
Dec 16, 2008

Lynn Howard is a very good teacher. I have always struggled with algebra so I was surprised to see that I was getting A's and B's in this class. I was suddenly understanding everything I always used to have trouble with. She goes over all of the notes very thoroughly in class, which really helped me out.

5.0
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MAT1033
May 5, 2010

She is a great professor. Very straight forward, no B.S. lectures. I never had difficulty understanding any of the material. It is true that she doesn't let you use scrap paper on tests but I never needed it anyway. Attendance isn't mandatory but I would recommend it if you want to do well. Mymath lab is annoying but suck it up and just do it!

5.0
4.0
STA1608
Sep 19, 2010

She's new to Valencia & if you're thinking of taking her for stats, I'd recommend. Always available in office for questions, she's fun and enthusiastic about math. Tests are fair & based on topics covered.Emails PP slides for each chapter & asks students to keep a journal on a topic of interest eg sport,science, education, finance etc Great teacher

2.0
5.0
MACMAC
Oct 22, 2010

do not take this teacher don't listen to all the bull nice comments others left her. am being honest with you her test are hard she never even give you enough room to do your work. all she does is throw a whole bunch of work at you and give you little time to study for the test. if you want to pass do not take her.

3.0
5.0
MAT1033
Nov 6, 2010

"You must use the most efficient method" for specific problems or it's all wrong, 20-30 problems for each HW section. She said I was using too much scrap paper (that I used for myself, not to turn in) & implied I had a disability since I didn't think I had enough space to show my work on her test. Not great at math? Want to pass? Don't take her.

5.0
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MAT1033
Dec 8, 2010

The Professor is great! SHe always makes sure everyone is keeping up and she constantly stops to see if anyone has questions. She will go back to anything that someone wants to review. She has a great teaching method!

2.0
4.0
STA2023
Dec 19, 2010

In complete honesty, worst teacher ever!!!! Her tests are harder than her lectures and it is close to impossible to please her. Her assignments are pointless. She's hard grader and leaves little room for error. Save your money and time, take someone else!

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Jan 10, 2011

Allows a double-sidded note card for every test! and a full sheet of paper for all the notes/formulas you need for the final! She makes it hard to fail as long as you turn up and listen to what is on the test! review go over what to expect on the test! I would take her again if she taught other higher level math classes. friendly and easy going.

4.0
3.0
STAT2023
Jan 19, 2011

Prof. Howard is a fair teacher. She provides powerpoint notes for each chapter and her tests are somewhat hard, the only way to get through them is if you really studied. She makes sure that every student in the class understands the material for each lesson.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jun 13, 2011

THIS IS THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER. HER NOTES HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT IS GOING TO BE ON THE TEST...THE TESTS ARE REALLY HARD...IF YOU ARE NOT GOOD AT MATH DON'T TAKE HER...TAKE SOMEONE ELSE!!!

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jan 8, 2012

Definitely very interesting! Knows the subject matter very very well. Best math teacher and professor if you ask me. Go Lynn! :)

5.0
1.0
MAT1033
Jan 8, 2012

Great professor!

5.0
5.0
MAT1033
Jan 12, 2012

If you need a good teacher for intermediate, she's your go to professor!

5.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jan 14, 2012

Tells everyone exactly what is expected and is a great help.

4.0
5.0
MAT1033
Jan 23, 2012

She will prepare greatly for college algebra.

3.0
4.0
MAT1033
Apr 22, 2012

Only take her if you have to.

5.0
3.0
STATS2023
Apr 23, 2012

The first day I was not all that hyped about Professor Howard but I was clearly wrong. She is the most enthusiastic math professor, which makes the class very interesting. Math has always been my weakness, but I passed this class on the first attempt! Although I earned a C, she will do her best to make sure that you earn the highest grade possibe.

1.0
5.0
STAT2023
May 6, 2012

She is rude and does not explain well. Her tests are very hard and there is hardly any space to write the answer. She requires you show work to every solution on the test both manually and key functions. I do not recommend this professor.

1.0
4.0
STA2023
Jun 10, 2012

u will fail dis class. she has no idea how to teach. So if u take her u have to teach urself. dont bother with her.

2.0
4.0
STA2023
Jun 18, 2013

HARD HARD HARD!!! She is not an understanding person. I took her online missed one homework because was hospitalized due to meningitis, I send her proof and reply she does not allow make up work!!!

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Nov 25, 2013

This professor is not helpful. The lecture does not match anything that she puts on the test, and the way she calculates your grades is out of the norm. If you like your grade and want to succeed don't take this professor.

1.0
5.0
MAT1033C
Nov 25, 2013

Her tests are hard and dont match anything we've covered in the lecture. You can miss two problems on her tests and end up with a C. There are plenty of good math professors out there. Don't take her unless you have to.

4.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2013

She was helpful and always was available for help during office time.

2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2013

The WORST class ever!!!! Super hard and the test cover material not in class discussions o in homework. I took this class online and it was the hardest class I've er token online.

1.0
5.0
MAT1033C
Feb 13, 2014

This teacher was not helpful at all. I went to her multipile times in her office to ask for help trying to make an effort and she still failed me. Went way too fast when teaching and wasn't friendly and had an attitude most of the time.

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
May 7, 2014

Prof. Howard is awesome. She is vary helpful and clear about her expectations. Reviews before exams. If you study hard, A is possible. She is very dedicated and cares about her students. I loved her.

4.0
5.0
STA2023
Oct 14, 2014

Her tests are extremely difficult. I studied like crazy for her tests, felt comfortable after doing all the homework, but on the test, I felt like I didn't know much about it. She want to see all the work on the test, even calculator strokes, and the format was different from homework and class activities. Very frustrating.

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: D-
Oct 22, 2014

DO NOT TAKE HER!! She is the worse teacher I have ever taken, I'm a Straight A student, and I have an F in this class. She doesn't allow you to ask questions because she believes you should understand everything she teaches, when really she doesn't teach. Her test are completely on nothing she teaches and the homework is completely different also.

1.0
5.0
TRIGONOMETRY
Oct 30, 2014

This class is basically for those that can do the work quickly and perfect, if you mess up once she takes off multiple points off and this is for the tests and quizzes. Some kids have already dropped this class, but if you want to pass teach yourself. She is a speedy Gonzales, so if your not good in math and care about your gpa, then stay away.

2.0
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TRIGONOMETRY
Nov 3, 2014

I would not recommend this class to anyone who is not good at math and needs the teacher to explain step by step. This class felt more like an honors math class instead of a basic, regular math class. Her teaching methods are for students who failed trig before and are taking it again, she goes fast and her notes doesn't really help with hw or test

2.0
5.0
1106
Nov 3, 2014

If you want to learn trig, I would not recommend this teacher to teach you. The way she teaches is more of a review instead of people learning it for the first time and that is not a good thing. She goes to fast and rushes the class which is something I cannot stand about her, I am an honor roll student and she is by far the worst I have ever had.

1.0
5.0
114
Nov 7, 2014

This teacher is not for those who want a teacher to help them learn the material right and properly. She makes the tests harder than they should be and then try to laugh about it as if the whole class is a joke, which it truly is. I am an honor roll student and people dropped the class due to her tests, she shouldn't be a teacher.

5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2014

prof Howard is there to help but trig is a lot of work. Her lectures are clear and that helps with trig. good reviews before test but you have to show your work. it has helped me with calculus.

5.0
4.0
MAC114
Nov 12, 2014

Professor Howard is a very great teacher, she is very helpful if you go to her and tell her what is going on. At first I thought she was horrible and unreasonable, but in truth she is very understanding & was willing to help me pass. Her tests aren't hard, she just uses intermediate problems instead of easy and hard problems.

4.0
5.0
1141
Nov 22, 2014

Ms. Howard is a teacher that is willing to help you if you tell her what problems that you are having in class. Even though she is willing to help, I still would never take her again. I almost ruined my gpa because she won't say that she uses problems for her test out of the textbook. We never used the textbook in class so I would never have known.

3.0
5.0
1104
Dec 8, 2014

Ms. Howard is very nice and helpful if you ask for it, but I would not recommend her to anybody, unless they want a teacher who goes through stuff quickly. I am glad I don't have to see her again after the finals.

5.0
2.0
TRIG1114
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2014

Good Prof. Easy to understand. U have 2 come 2 class to get it tho. Takes off 4 small things on test, but in the end I got an A!

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2014

Only take if you have to. Statistics is lot of word problem. But if you have to take then Professor Howard is GREAT teacher! She make class with fun activity alot. She is very clear to understand. She lets you use calculator. But be prepare because she make you participate in class.

5.0
2.0
STA2023
Jan 19, 2015

I was worried when I took statistics and I found many students repeating the course. However, Professor Howard made it so easy for me to understand and enjoy the class. She provides clear notes ahead of every chapter that she goes over during lectures. She gives many examples and try to engage all the students. She is a great teacher.

5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2015

I took Statistics with Ms Howard then I took her for Trigonometry because I really liked the way she teaches. She makes hard concepts much simpler to understand. If you do your HW and go to class you would pass it with no problems. I enjoyed both classes with Ms Howard and I'm sure you would if you take this teacher.

3.0
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STA2023
Apr 22, 2015

I had her for statistics. She gives a ton of homework and the test are fill in the blank and hard. She gave out a lot of group work and lectures for the whole class time even holding us over many days. Participation is big for her. I would not take her again because she has a very loudzealous personality that i don't learn well with.

4.0
3.0
STATISTICS
May 27, 2015

She is an amazing professor for stats! She does power points as lectures and prints out a copy of them for each chapter and gives it to you. She makes sure you understand everything before moving on, and goes over it multiple times. Expect to do online homework through my math lab, if you do not do it do not expect to pass.

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Jun 9, 2015

This is a professor that seems to actually want to be teaching, and want her students to learn. I would take a class with her again.

5.0
2.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2015

I just finished Prof Howard's 6 week hybrid summer course and LOVED it. She is very clear about expectations, has awesome powerpoints for the class, and always makes sure everyone in the class is keeping up before moving on. Very funny, great energy that keeps you focused and interested in lectures. Definitely recommend taking her class!

2.0
5.0
MAC2233
Grade: F
Oct 29, 2015

She is arrogant and rude. She does not help with questions at all, and makes you wait till she goes over them on the board. Constantly messes up and has never taught a business class before, DO NOT TAKE HER FOR BUSINESS CALC

5.0
1.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2015

Amazingly FUN Lectures. She's crazy funny! Tests are a pain but if you pay attention in class and make sure you do it the way she says you can pass easy. Getting an A is not easy, but I'm getting a B easy not that class should be easy, but you know what I mean. Take her for stats she's GOOD and you will learn.

4.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: C+
Nov 7, 2015

Very clear teaching. She puts powerpoints up u can print before class. Gives lots of examples to practice on in class. Tests are hard if u miss class but if u go to class u can do ok and her grading is good because if u do bad on a test u can still pass if u do good on the homework. Calculus is hard, but Prof. Howard makes it do-able.

3.0
5.0
STA2023
Dec 6, 2015

I took her online class and it was one of the worst online math classes I've taken. The book that goes along with the course sucks and you really have to teach yourself every single thing. I had people who gotten As in Stats who tried to help me tell me that they didn't understand the problems. The videos she provides aren't helpful either. Beware.

2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2015

If you're taking STA-2023 online, don't take it online, better yet don't take it with her! I believe I wasted time and money on this class and professor. Tough grader, gives PLENTY of homework and gives little to no advice. Please be prepared to take this class online. Your best bet is taking it on campus! Good luck!

5.0
2.0
STA2023
Dec 17, 2015

Her lectures are always so helpful and she is always willing to go over something if you still don't understand it. She is very enthusiastic about teaching the material to us. She want's us to succeed and understand the material, so she does everything she can to help. If i had the chance i would take her again in a heartbeat!

4.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2015

Hard work! Tough class! I have to admit though I learned ALOT!! If you want an easy grade or you don't have time to put in for lots of homework then don't take it, but if you want to learn and be prepared for future classes, TAKE IT! Professor Howard is very fair, but you will not pass if you don't know what you are doing. Some people dropped out.

5.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
May 2, 2016

Best math teacher I've ever had! Clear instruction and always willing to go over any questions that her students have. Homework is a must and helps with your grade if you're struggling. Gives partial credit on tests if you show your work. I highly recommend her for statistics.

3.0
5.0
TRIG1114
Grade: C+
May 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Her tests are very different from what you do in the mathlab and what she teaches. The problem with her tests is that they come from the textbook which you never use in class. The only reason I found this out was because I went to her for help and she told it to me as if I was suppose to know this. If we never use the book, how should I know?

4.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2016
Would take again

Very good ONLINE class. Prof is fast at answering questions in Email. Prof puts up videos to help which are GREAT! But you have to do a lot by yourself to learn by yourself. Lots of homework. Do it tho. Final exam long but not too bad, but she makes you go to campus for it which sucks but the rest of the tests you can do at home.

3.0
4.0
STAT2023
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I am half way through the course, and I am certain I will pass. She lets you use calculators as long as you tell her exactly what you did. She likes everything HER way. She often preaches so on some days we go over 5-10 mins of class. She is very EXTRA and LOUD. Comes off a bit rude. Class isnt hard as long as you do hw and come to class. HW is 20%

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Professor Howard answers questions until you get it. She will even stay after class with you to explain if you need it. She teaches from powerpoints you can print off, then puts examples up for you to do and goes over them on the board. Homework is online and 20% of the grade-do it! Tests are show your work but not bad, she gives partial credit.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Howard truly cares about her students and gives as much of her time as you need. She is tough in the best way possible cuz she wants EVERYONE to succeed. Her class is structured so you'll do really well if you put in the work and attend lecture. Lectures are always entertaining and easy to follow. Participate! Amazing person and teacher.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I am good at math but this class did make me work for my grade. She does not like talking in class but she hates silence. She is very helpful and she stresses her students to ask questions. There is a lot of group work which was fun. Don't need the book because we never used it. Homework consumed a lot of time but helps tremendously

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C+
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

the PowerPoints on the board are useless, each class lesson you are required to print them. Those printed copies are not clear, ask a question and she doesn't answer them. We'll see that later. Avoid her by all cost. I highly recommend another teacher

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
4.0
STAT2023
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Ignore the last two reviews, people are way too sensitive nowadays. Prof. Howard is good, she actually tries to help you if you tend to struggle with math. She can be a bit loud and preachy but it's not that bad. Just go to class, do all your homeworks and you'll be fine. Avoid her if you are sensitive.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Howard was a great professor. If you complete the Weekly homework and quiz in MyMathLab, then you'll definitely pass. Just make sure to watch the videos she posts, they're great!

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
STAT2023
Grade: D+
Jul 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worse course and professor ever. For the first time ever I failed a class. Homework is extremely long and the videos may be helpful but the questions are super hard no matter what. I've passed all my math courses with no problem. Professor was very rude and cold when communicating whenever I asked a question. Didn't like her at all!

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MAC1114
Nov 11, 2017
Would take again

The professor posts videos with a lot of examples. If you have time to watch them all it's good, but don't get behind or you won't catch up. Tests are not easy. She makes you show your work and if you memorize things she marks it wrong - annoying! But if you watch the videos then you know how to do what she wants.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MAC1114
Apr 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

T E R R I B L E for online trig. Dont take her. Dont take her. Do NOT take her. I mean it. Save your money and time and find a different prof. Her videos are no help. Low quality & she doesnt have the decency to redo it. She grades based on IF you answered exactly as she works in her videos. The online HW doesnt match videos or tests.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
TRIG1114
Grade: C-
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Taking this professor online for trig was the wrong thing to do. The homework and notes don't match what are on the tests. She made us do a group project for an online class and then graded me badly because no one in my group did anything and I did all the work. She said it was my fault for not having contact with them. The final test is cumulative

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
MAC114
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lynn Howard online class was very challenging .For examples, the videos she provided were basic examples,however, when you are taking your exams the questions are difficult. The activity was fun , but everything else was hard and the resources she provided to help with the class did not help. I found myself on Khan academy or youtube.

4.0
4.0
MAC1114
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

The class was hard online to learn on my own, but the professor was great when I went to her office. I wish I took it face to face. She had videos online that showed review problems for the test, she makes you show your work, but the videos show you how she wants it. Take it from her in a real classroom if you can - online is a little hard.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MAT1033C
Grade: B
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

Algebra is difficult but this teacher can explain it and actually teaches! Not like some who just give you problems and don't teach. Sometimes she is too fast but when I asked questions she answered them in class or right after class. She's not that easy, but she will make you learn it so if you need to know it for more classes take her!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Nov 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you don't teach yourself based on the powerpoints, you won't pass.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Nov 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't Take Her Course!!!!!!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Howard is a great teacher and is passionate about math. She provides lots of resources for her students, including extra credit at the end of the semester. Definitely get ahead of the homework, as it becomes stressful to do it at the last minute. Attendance is crucial to understanding the material, and sometimes is counted as a grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Howard shows that she really cares and she will try to help you if you don't understand something. She tries to make class enjoyable and clear.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT2023
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

I take Stats online with Prof. Howard. She is very engaging and clear with everything, and always responds to my canvas msgs within 10 minutes!! Lots of discussions for each chapter and hw for each section. Material is easy to understand. Just have to stay on top of everything.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
STAT2023
Grade: Not sure yet
May 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes the worst, honestly dont take her if you have the choice ! I had to take her because I had no choice but honestly I cry everyday about this class ! Her discussion grades will drop you average like crazy ! Its unnecessary I put so much Into teaching myself for nothing because of her stupid discussion that keeps dropping my average !STAY AWAY

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: C+
Nov 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I have ever had, do not take her, being in her class is torture and she is rude to everyone. You can't even leave the classroom without getting yelled at, it seems like we are in high school again. her tests are terrible.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
STAT2023
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2019
Would take again

Ms. Howard is very fast paced. She knows she can go a little too fast sometimes, so she is always telling people to ask question if they don't understand and she ALWAYS answers. The tests are not very easy, if need to remember formulas because she does't give them on the test.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: D
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst class ive ever taken. She never has a direct answer for questions asked. Be prepared to go over time EVERY. SINGLE. CLASS. Test do not math countless amount of homework problems. Run.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
STAT2023
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The only good thing about her is that shes always available for you to reach out to her. Dont be fooled though, she goes through the material way too fast. She makes you memorize super long formulas and grades harshly. Be prepared to go over time every single time and for her to be rude and force you to participate in her class activities.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C-
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Howard is the worst , if you struggle with math she isnt the teacher for you. She will go over class time . She is very condescending and comes off as rude . Half of her class dropped and within that half the rest fail. TOUGH grader doesnt care if the answer is correct, if the algebra is wrong then it will be wrong, test arent easy.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

We were moved online after Corona. She was better online because she rambles in class then rushes through confusing material. She isn't flexible with dates-no matter the situation. She gives LOTS of hw but tests determine the grade. HW prepares for tests but they're still tricky. She's accessible but you have to be solid in math to do well. Few do

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STATS2023
Grade: Incomplete
May 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WARNING: Theyre 34 homework quizzes, 10 exams, & the Final! Not to mention all the discussions that are due which are only worth 5 tiny little points and they require so much effort and time to do, she's also very critical on grading them. Unless u r a math genius and have no job and lots of free time, I don't recommend her. STAY AWAY! Ridiculous!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Jul 3, 2020
Would take again

I took Professor Howard online over the summer 8-week course. She was great. She gave great videos before every chapter that you can find on youtube. She is great at explaining and making sure you understand. She responds to emails fast and really wants you to understand. As long as you are doing your part at studying. You should pass.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2020
Would take again

Decent class. Professor is fair, answers email fast. Useful discussions, do your work, watch her videos. You will pass. I learned alot.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MAC1114
Grade: C
Aug 12, 2020
Would take again

Unusual professor, she makes you write out your answers on online tests. At first I thought oh no, but she gives really clear helpful videos. So many helpful videos, I didn't need the book to pass this required trig class. Watch the videos and you will pass the class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
STATS2023
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2020
Would take again

I last minute enrolled in her class 2 days before it started for an accelerated 10 week class and I am so glad that I did. She doesn't accept late work but is very clear on this from day 1 and is clear on expectations. As long as you make an effort and do the work, you can easily get an A or B. I am not a math person - but highly recommend her!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
STA2023
Feb 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's very strict with late work. Personally, I think she's very harsh on grading the discussion posts. This is my first time taking a stats class and I feel like you'll only pass the class if you have some knowledge. If you're bad at explaining, this isn't the right professor for you, since she asks for a lot of details in your discussions.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
STA2023
Jun 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It's really sad the quality of teachers that Valencia has been providing, Students learn differently, we made the choice to go to school and learn. Teachers made the choice to go and teach. That clearly obvious statement behind us, Professor Howard wants her students to adjust to her way of teaching. She will not work with you, she will laugh.

Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
STAT2023
Jun 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not qualified to teach, learned more from youtube then I did from her. Will not work with you and expects students to be perfect. Lynn, you need some work.

1.0
4.0
STAT2023
Nov 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

No quizzes just homework and test no quizzes. Reviews about her being condescending are accurate. Let's mymathlab teach the course but grades harshly. Whole grade depend on how you do on test, but will little teaching and feedback not enough practice to get good grades on Test. Tries too hard to be a strict professor. Don't Take!!!!

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2022
Would take again

Ms. Howard takes difficult math and and uses real world examples which helped me learn. Uses Mymathlab. There is a lot of it but it is doable. But don't get behind because she won't take late work. If you ask before something is due you can sometimes get an extension. Like when I got covid I had to ask.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

The professor made statistics understandable by using real world examples and my math lab. I wish I would have had her the 1st time I took stat, it would have made more sense. Its a difficult subject but she made it understandable for a math phobe like me. I would recomend her.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
STAT2023
Grade: F
Jun 11, 2022

Do not ever take this class. Save your money and take it with another professor. Does not care if you pass or not. No extra credit. Expects us to self-learn. Professor not qualified to teach. Really rude teacher. Overall, this class is a mess.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 14, 2022

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR AT YOUR OWN RISKS!! To say the least, she was not a fair professor at all nor did she made taking thisclass over summer easy! The Tests were ridiculous from timing to the types of questions. IF you do decide to take her use up ALL of the MyStat resources (specifically Optional Reviews ..thank me later).

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

Professor Howard is clear and she makes sure all students understand, Fair tests. She tells you to stay home if your sick and videos are available online. If you want to pass tests, go to class to learn how she wants you to show the work her way. She will also answer questions outside of class in Zoom.

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

I was sacred to take a stat class, but the prof gives fun lectures on what really happens in life. And I ended up doing good in the class. Tests and homework are online. There is a lot of work, but it's not hard if you go to class. You do need the calculator.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
3.0
5.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2023

Professor Howard gives a different experience of teaching, don't expect the same thing as other professors. There is a lot of homework, but if you do you will get good grades. Tests are hard, and different, but she is clear what she is expecting from you.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2023

DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU HAVE A BUSY SCHEDULE. I took her summer class and I spent at least 5 hours EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK doing the homework. There are 10+ questions and 5+ parts to every single question on the homework assignments. Her tests are timed and the final is 70 ridiculously hard questions with only a 5 hour time limit. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAC1114
Nov 2, 2023

Terrible professor, everything has to be done perfect and the way she wants, a lot of homework, test are very hard, odd teacher

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAC1114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 11, 2023

Math is my best subject and I have taken trig before. Professor Howard is unprofessional and inconsistent with the grading. It is possible to get an answer right and it would be marked wrong for "doing it the wrong way" or showing to much work. She also verbally abuses her students. I reported her to the math dean and tested out of Trigonometry.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAC1114
Nov 25, 2023

I have always been a straight A student. I barely passed this because no matter how much I studied, the exam questions were NOTHING like the materials covered. Ex: Even if you know how to solve the practice problems, the actual exam would be based on theories rather than the actual calculations, etc. Her method of testing is plain degrading.

2.0
5.0
MAC1114
Grade: C-
Dec 11, 2023

Don't Take! hours of homework each week! She was very unprofessional. I had to report her to the dean. I feel this class was 3 separate courses. her videos were great but the homework and tests were different! none lined up, I felt like I was a terrible student, after studying for a week with 2+ hours each day and only receiving a 67% on the final!

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Howard is overall a pretty good professor. She makes all of her deadlines very clear during the semester. Her lectures are entertaining as they relate to the real world. Although there is a lot of homework, it's manageable as long as you stay on top of it. If you're willing to put the work in, she will help you outside of class.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2024

I stopped going to class as it was mixed mode but I feel she does not communicate clearly and her homework takes like 3 hours to complete which is atrocious. Tests are online and not proctored.

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2024

Extremely difficult class, do not take it online! The professor doesn't explain anything, disappointing experience, the worst college course so far.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

prof has examples videos. you can use your notes on tests that are all online. ti84 calculator really helped and you can use it on everything!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

This was a great mixed mode Statistics class. I learned how statistics helps in situations that I can relate to. The instructor has an easy to understand teaching style and is energetic. Fantastic professor.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: D
May 6, 2024

She's not really understanding and fills your week with a bunch of homework each week and the class is very test, and homework-heavy with a few difficult activities which she is very picky about when grading them. Too many assignments affect your grade because of the big percentage and not enough to help you maintain a better grade. Don't recommend

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2024
Would take again

I cant say I did not like her teaching method but I cant say I like it either. She gives A LOT of homework and projects on canvas, and most of the time the Pearsons assignments are due on a Monday which is a HEADACHE. She is a nice person but Im not so sure about her teaching methods. Overall 5/10 experience.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2024

Professor Howard is good at Lectures but has no good teaching qualities. She is very rude and not forgiving. If you miss a single day of class, good luck trying to keep up with the material. Her tests are the worst I have ever seen, and the grading is actually unbelievable. Run from this professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2024

Run for the hills. She gives so much homework and it is literally impossible to keep up. Everything is due on a Monday, which is so inconvenient and her homework takes ages to complete. This class is extremely difficult to access if you are not present every day. Her homeworks affect your grade immensely and the final is 30% of your grade. -1/10

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

The class becomes difficult halfway through, but the professor offers tutoring and thoroughly reviews most information. The class was mixed mode, but you are also provided with tools to help you from home. It is important to have a good understanding or you will be even more confused.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Howard's class is no walk in the park, but if you put in the work, you can succeed. The homework is time-consuming, but using resources like Unstuck ai can make study prep more manageable. Stay on top of assignments, and the lessons will click.

1.0
5.0
MAC2233
Grade: F
Mar 7, 2025

She is extremely rude, offends the students, and is obsessed with cleanliness. She has 0 empathy for the students. She says she cares about teaching, but only gives 4 tests throughout the semester. If you get 0 on any of these tests, you're automatically failing her class. It's difficult and boring, and she goes way over the class time.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

I took the mixed mode class but participation does matter. There are example videos online that help. Our textbook is online. Stat would be hard to take completely online but this mixed mode class made it doable.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

I took the mixed mode class but you have to participate. The textbook and example videos are online that help. This is a good class for mixed mode and the instructor knows the subject and has good examples.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

I was really worried about taking a calc class but this professor was great. This is a hard class but it can be done if you put in the work. She really cares about the students and wants you to pass. But she won't hand it to you. I would recommend this class. Do the practice problems.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025

Disrespectful professor, rarely let us out on time and was difficult to ask questions without feeling belittled. Lenient on Pearson test deadlines, long homework assignments, picky grader. Allows note pages for tests and final ( worth 30%)

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STA2023
May 11, 2025

She does NOT teach and is overall worthless so if you wanna waste all your time teaching yourself statistics then this one's right up your alley. Stay away at all costs.

5.0
2.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
Sep 7, 2025
Would take again

Professor gives a lot of homework, but she does explain things in class pretty good. Her final test was very long and not enough time to finish, but I took this class as a mixed mode and the test was online. Overall, I would take another class with professors Howard.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2025

Teaches very well and gives all opportunity for learning. Has leanient deadlines for tests on pearson but not on the homework. Attendence is worth a solid grade so i would just show up. Overall a great professor, only complaint is that never let us out on time and kept extending lectures past the time.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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