3.6

Marcela Wanderley

Chemistry - Palm Beach State College (all campuses)

3.6
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
60%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

60%

Would Retake

103

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

54

4

8

3

7

2

9

1

25

What Students Say

But so far it's an alright class

CHM1025 - 3.0 rating

Gives a ton of extra credit so there are no excuses for getting a bad grade

CHM1045 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 66 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A+ (25)
Not sure yet (9)
Grade Distribution
A(52)B(3)C(4)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 84 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 25
Not sure yet: 9
Drop/Withdrawal: 5
Common Tags
Accessible outside class (31)
Lots of homework (26)
Gives good feedback (24)
Tough grader (24)
Clear grading criteria (23)
EXTRA CREDIT (21)
Caring (19)
Participation matters (18)
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Ratings by Course

10E2

5.0

(1)

CHM1045L

5.0

(3)

CHM1025

4.0

(2)

CHM1045

3.9

(32)

CHM1032

3.7

(27)
+3 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CHEM1032

4.1

CHEM101

3.5

CHM1032

3.4

CHEM1045

3.2

CHM1045

3.2

Reviews (103)
3.0
3.0
CHM1025
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a funny professor shes willing to help you out side of class hours. But you have to put your time into studying if you want to pass. But so far it's an alright class

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2018
Would take again

If you consider yourself a good student, this class will be a breeze. You're going to have to work on your own time and perfect your skills. If you do not care for chemistry or would consider yourself lazy, don't bother.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Gives a ton of extra credit so there are no excuses for getting a bad grade. Has a tendency to skip over hard material, but she gives extra for going to the slc lab. Would definitely take again. Lowest test and quiz grades are dropped as well.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
CHM1032
Dec 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I know chemistry is a hard subject, she is a nice person, BUT I studied by myself the entire semester, tutors, videos, long hours. If you know chemistry fine , but If you do not have time to STUDY be aware, you SHOULD study by yourself. Her powerpoint is not helpfull and her tests are not easy too,not an easy A at all.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Really clear on what she wants on the first day of class. If you do not like your grade, you can work on the extra credit she gives out to try and boost it to whatever it is you want. Very easy to get a hold of outside of class. Definitely would take again.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
CHM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Good Professor. The class it's hard but in order to pass you must dedicate a lot of time to it unless your strong in chm. Don't take this class once a week since it's to much material to cover and it's exhausting. Professor gives a lot of credit that helps and she is available after hours, but u better be ready to study and visit the lab frequently

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHM1025
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2019
Would take again

Tests are hard but she will drop the lowest grade, extra credit opportunities, provides extra work to get comfortable with the concept which isn't mandatory, provides the best chemistry mnemonics/analogies, knows when to review, showing work on the tests might save you from getting a problem wrong and always remember to draw on the top right :)

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: D
Mar 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes a nice teacher. But her teaching style didnt match with me. She didnt go into details enough and I felt like there were so many tricks and sneaky details about her tests and grades. Please go into this class knowing chemistry before you take her. You will have to teach yourself.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Extremely knowledgeable of the subject, she gives extremely clear instructions. You have to study in order to pass this class. She gives multiple extra credit opportunities you have to utilize them. She's nice, quirky, and an overall great professor.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

This professor is very nice and she explains things well. She does powerpoints during class and explains all the concepts thoroughly. She welcomes questions and will help outside class. The homework is a good study tool for the tests, which arent bad. There are some worksheets and quizzes but if you study and practice the math parts youll be fine

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Very thorough professor. She has homework leading up to exams that go over the content of the exam. That is what helped me get good exam scores. Available almost every time I needed her Outside of class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
May 4, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor, and extremely caring about her students. She assisted me every time I needed help. If you dont pass chem with her, it is because you didnt put in the work. TONS of extra credit, explains thoroughly, accesible outside of class and what not. The grade will not be given to you, so work for it.

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
May 19, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Wanderley is one of the best professors I've had. This class is not easy. However, she provides powerpoints which you should print to add notes during lectures. She is always accessible to answer questions outside of class through Slack. Tons and tons of extra credit. You have to practice, practice, practice! Put in the work and you'll pass!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
May 29, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed this professor. She is younger and uses technology to stay in better contact with her students and make the learning fun. The quizzes and tests arent too entirely difficult, given that you are actively doing the homework and studying. She is very helpful inside and outside of the classroom and explains all the material well!

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Jul 17, 2019
Would take again

Nice teacher. She's good at articulating the contend and makes herself super available to help should you need anything. Just don't be lazy and you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Wanderley is an awesome person!! I took her for CHM1032 which isn't my strongest subject. She teaches WELL and creates a great learning environment so that EVERYONE understands! There are weekly online hw assignments assigned and its a LOT of work. Those take upwards of 2-4 hours depending on the week. Otherwise all is good! I got an A!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Prof Wanderley is amazing. She's so good at teaching it's crazy... I'm absolutely terrible at Chemistry. I didn't learn a thing in high school chem and she taught me everything I needed. Shes accessible outside of class and makes good use of technology. there are 5 exams and 5 quizzes before each exam and she drops the lowest (E and Q).

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

I was very concerned about taking Chem but Professor Wanderley made it great! Not only does she give great lectures, she is very helpful and fair. She provides an incredible amount of extra credit and she is funny and caring. Chem is hard, but if you pay attention and ask questions and put in the work, you will get an A or B hands down.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2020
Would take again

She made chemistry 1 easy. There's a lot of extra credit given. Her lectures, in my opinion, really simplified a lot of concepts and made then easy to understand. She uses a free online textbook so that's good. I didn't read it much though. **Pay attention, take notes and study.** She uses slack so you can message her outside of class if you need.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
10E2
Feb 28, 2020
Would take again

She is the most amazing professor I have ever had. She is thorough and very understanding. I wish she was my professor for every class... she makes chemistry easier to understand. I failed last semester with professor sellars but I am passing here

5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

She made Chem 1 really easy. We used Knewton for the online homework. Her tests were all covered in the lecture and would be prepared if you did the homework.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

You need to show up for the lab in order to do the lab report. She drops the lowest lab grade. You also are required to do the pre-lab before class, which I find helpful because it gives you an insight of what you will be doing in class. She walks you through step by step on how to do the labs. She also helps you do the lab report.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

She is the best professor for chem! I am so happy that I took her I never thought that I could receive above a C in chem. You do have to work for your grade but she is very helpful the only bad thing is the final is cumulative so make sure to keep all of your work

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
5.0
CHM1032
Apr 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She teaches well and I like her powerpoints but tests were very very difficult because they were harder than what she was teaching. Homework assignments were done online and they were somewhat easy.

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Rather not say
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The test are soo difficult PowerPoints are not even close to the test material literally teach yourself with the book

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Totally recommend for chem. Lectures are amazing, I'm no good at science but she made this class so easy. Of course you have to put in your part but easy class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Rather not say
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I will not recommend this professor at all is weird how everyone in ratings got A is not true she has to much work not even time to study for the test when the lab is so much pain and waste of time

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are very confusing and she does not make a lot of the material clear enough for what she tests on the her exams and quizzes. You have to have a strong background in the basics of chem before entering this class because she teaches like she expects you to know it already. Her teaching style is not for everybody.

5.0
1.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

Dr Wanderley is the best CHM professor at Palm Beach State College.100% I would recommend her. her tests are not difficult if you practice. just you need to do the homework and practice practice practice that all you need to do. she gives a lot of extra credits on the test and other extra credit and you need to utilize them I got 1022/1000

5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B+
May 20, 2020
Would take again

look its chemistry she is very straight forward great Power Points and is willing to explains anything if you do not understands, there are 4 exams 1 is dropped, and 4 quizzes 1 is dropped and this woman provides TONS AND TONS OF EC like over 40+ points downside, she a little overwhelming with information so prepare for the headaches

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

powerpoint are just kill time, teach yourself with the book

Lots of homework
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could choose another teacher I would. She can be rude. Uses a lot of plateforms for class, don't know why we can't just stick to using blackboard. Too much work. Your going to have to rewatch the lecures again if you do not understand chm. Not flexible at all. Grading system is based on satisfactory,if you understand the units. No exam or quiz

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I can give her a 0 I would.I don't recommend this professor to anyone she has a whole bunch of links you keep track of, the homework if you don't get a 70 or higher she don't give you any credit same goes for her videos, her challenges are difficult she gives no partial credit she very harsh when it comes to grade and that's not okay. DONT TAKE

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

First most difficultest teacher I every had. You might be better off with stellars. Grading system is the worst, not flexible, don"t care. PLEASE PICK ANOTHER. She also make these time worthy diffcult labs, Timonty Foo uses them, he barely explains them. I seen who created them in the first place lol. Semester was a joke, waste of time and money.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

First most difficultest teacher I every had. You might be better off with stellars. Grading system is the worst you get one thing wrong in a problem you just get X its all or nothing with her

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
CHM1032
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

There are so many chances to past your tests. I probably could have gotten an A if I didn't try to take so many classes at once this semester. The homework is easy and she gives you a lot of time to get it done. Would definitely take again!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

it's been awhile since I took a chem class, and I thought I was gonna hate this, but she actually made the information understandable. grading is weird but she goes over it, and you get a lot of do overs for things. it's annoying but I like that I got to pass with a higher grade than I expected to get.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

TAKE HER! She is a fantastic instructor who makes Chemistry far less intimidating by presenting the content in a digestible manner - and also keeps the students engaged with the poll questions. The hw problems/videos take some time, but are very helpful in reinforcing the lectures. She is also quick responding to emails. I did not need the book.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
CHM1032
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Great professor! As long as you attend the lectures and actually do your work/study you should be fine. She's also super easily accessible through email if you have a problem or need help. Definitely would take again!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

BEST TEACHER EVER! I came into this class SCARED and came out with an A! Dr. Wanderley is such a WONDERFUL teacher, eager to help her students and actually TEACHES! Yes there is homework and quizzes but her grading system allows you to try again on failed subjects. Her PowerPoints are great, her explanations are great, and shes available to HELP U

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Dont know how some rated Professor Wanderley a 1. Listen, Im HORRIBLE at chemistry and she made this semester AMAZING. Her homework helped so much and the additional resources she shared with her students was an aid for me. I loved her class. Study, do the homework and videos, participate and youll definitely pass. Shes a gem of a teacher!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Take her! Everything is open book/note. Great lectures answers all questions. Her lectures make topics easy to digest. In class questions to make sure you understand. HW is great practice and given plenty of time. Challenges (tests) on 1/2 topics 3-4 times month not timed and 3 tries per topic. Sweet, quick response, lots help resources. Easy

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Shes amazing. Her grading is VERY clear. She gives multiple opportunities to pass a topic if you fail it on the challenge (test). Theres homework due like every week or 2 but its easy. Also videos with questions throughout the semester. She gives tokens to use if you wanna fix a grade. She also gives great feedback when you fail a topic

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Best online teacher

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is very confusing. She uses too many apps.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Mar 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER!She accused me of cheating on the targets,I asked her to show me which question and why she claims I cheated AND HER RESPONSE WAS ABSURD!She said The responses I gave were too specific.I showed her the way I did the problem and explained to her that I couldnt understand her way so I got a tutor. She still failed me.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2021
Would take again

She is honestly one of the best teachers I've ever had. She is very sweet and does her best to be sure that you learn from your mistakes by giving you two times to pass any given challenge. She uses lots of apps but she is understanding and super professional.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Quite frankly, If I could give this professor a 0, I wouldn't hesitate to do so. Professor Wanderley's grading system is the ABSOLUTE WORSE, it's bogus. She won't even give partial credit, The challenges are extremely hard she asks for so much its ridiculous I wouldn't recommend this class to my enemy. PLZ SAVE YOURSELF SHE'S TERRIBLE NO REMORSE

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Apr 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

To much work.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Prof Wanderley is hands down the best professor I've ever had. Ever. She explains things extremely well, is very thorough, and is happy to help in and out of the "classroom" (online). The negative reviews other people put are probably just because they were not focused each class. I found if you paid attention and ask questions, you will do well.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Don't listen to the awful reviews, some of the people in this class were unbelievably whiny. It is very easy to get an A in her class bc of her grading system, you can get 70% on almost all assignments and get an A. The only difficulty is that in exams you must get 100% correct to pass, even then- you get multiple attempts. Lectures are very clear.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
CHEM101
Grade: D-
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

she gives a lot of homework and have very long classes every Friday you have a test and during the week you have 80 questions to complete she makes you download 5 apps for just her class only she's rude and very misleading . warning do not take this class

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
May 11, 2021
Would take again

I would say that she is hands down the best CHM1045 teacher in PBSC. Her grading criteria is easy to understand and manageable. However, I would say to take this class online if you could.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
May 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes the worst! There is no final or midterm but she gives quizzes every Friday which you need to get all answers correct or youll fail. You will definitely need a tutor if you want to pass. She comes up with her own questions so its definitely hard to understand what she is asking for.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
May 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Regret taking this professor, only way to pass is with a tutor. She makes up her own questions for the quizzes which she calls challenges most of the times her questions wouldnt make sense. Do not take her!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Aug 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Too much work, terrible quizzes that she makes up herself youll definitely be emailing her about what shes trying to ask for in the questions. Uses a lot of apps and she is rude if you try to talk to her about what she did wrong.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Aug 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible !! Just dont take her save your money and time

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

Very easy A, gives a lot of opportunity for correction and make up if you don't do well in the assessments.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
4.0
CHM1032
Dec 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There would be tests every week. The tests were set up into four different sections of material, with each section having four questions. If you got all the multiple-choice right but missed the fill-in, then that whole section was wrong. You would see the new things on the next test for another try, but there is also new material.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2022
Would take again

If your thinking about taking her for chemistry DO IT! Shes amazing do not let the way she grades scare you its perfect you actually get to learn the material. She gives you many opportunities to fix your grades. She is also very understanding. If I could take her for the rest of my courses I would. Take her you wont regret it!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

Take HER!!! super nice professor, accessible out of class and actually care about the student. she gives you multiple attempts for assignments, no test. only quizzes about the material (if you complete the hw will have an A)

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

You need to taker if you are planning to go to chemistry. She will make sure you understand everything

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Wanderly uses an alternative grading scale which is focused on pass/fail comprehension of certain concepts, and you get at least 2 attempts at every concept in a quiz format. She is a great teacher and very caring and understanding. If you need extra help, she is available outside of class. One of the best classes I've taken!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 2, 2022

She is a very sweet person but her grading sucks. There is no midterm, no final. She gives quizzes every week that makes up for most of your grade. Each quiz has 4 sections 5 questions each section, if you do not get all 5 questions right she gives you a zero. But if you pickup quick you may do well. A tutor cant even help b/c it has to be her way.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

Not gunna lie, her new way of grading confused me and scared me at first, but i came to love it. Gives u 2 tries to do a quiz b4 u fail it and its only 4-5 questions long. Also gives u chances to fix failed quizzes through extra credit. Her notes are amazing, didnt open my book once. Review her notes and study them and youll do great

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Nov 23, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She has these learning targets which are difficult. Thats all

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Dec 9, 2022

Where do I start. Her tests are hard there called learning targets and you need at least 4/5 to pass the target, so much homework, the videos you need 20/30 to pass, by the midterm at least 10 people dropped the class cause she was so tough. Shes a little snarky thinking were at her level of smartness. Thanks for listening to my Ted Talk.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

A very smart young lady, who wants her students to succeed, very helpful and accessible outside of class time. I moved from C-D to A at the end of class, When it was time to drop I was seriously considering it I'm glad I didn't. I work and do school so I buckle down and ensure I do the corrections. You have to work for it. I DONT REGRET taking her.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Wanderley is the best for chemistry. If you are just like me and this is your first chemistry class ever, you should have a great professor who will provide you with lots of resources and really teach in a comprehensive way. That professor is her. You have to take her if possible, highly recommend her.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2023
Would take again

Best professor EVER! She made learning chemistry fun and I enjoyed the links and informative videos she would create for each chapter. I am so thankful I had her and 100% recommend taking her class!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CHEM1045
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

This professor has changed how I feel about chemistry, coming from someone who has struggled with this subject professor Wanderley makes it so easy and simple. She goes out of her way to make sure you understand and know what is going on, in my opinion, you have to TRY to fail this class. Just show up and do the homework and you will be fine.

4.0
3.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

At first I was I was failing, but then I started to use the tokens and her resources. It really helped. Her grading system is not hard. START your corrections EARLY!! I regret that I didn't I still got an A. She gives homework and video quizzes which are easy and helpful.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
May 5, 2023
Would take again

No final exam but she has multiple quizzes called learning targets that she uses to grade us. If you fail 1 LT, you'll have the chance to make up for it on the next LT. Her HW assignments can range from 30-50 questions but they are not hard, just start them early and work throughout the wk. She is the SWEETEST teacher, she's ALWAYS nice. 10/10

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: C-
May 6, 2023

you teach yourself with videos that she assigns to you then you come to class for her to teach in addition to what you've already reviewed prior to class. Quizzes were annoying. if you have no life/not so much of a busy life then take her class but besides that don't she doesn't teach normally. its more, teach yourself and fail until you don't

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
May 7, 2023
Would take again

An awesome professor! She makes sure that you understand the material. All you have to do to pass the class is do what is clearly outlined in the syllabus. I actually had to go out of the country the first week and the last 2 weeks of class, she allowed me to make up those test. If you fail a test she gives you 3 tries to get it right!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 12, 2023

This professor had a major attitude problem. She dropped me from her class for not scoring 100% on the syllabus quiz which ALWAYS has incorrect info. This was my last class so now I have to wait a full semester because she couldn't be bothered. That aside, I didn't like her teaching style anyways, very snarky.

3.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2023

TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE- gives her online class 10x more of her effort during lectures. She is VERY controlling over all aspects of how the class is ran. Even down to monitoring group chats. She has her own grading that kind of sucks (respectfully) There is a weekly test every class. The work builds up as semester goes- know the content it gets HARD

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 14, 2023

has her own grading style which is uncomfortable to conform to. It is a teach yourself type of class. Mandatory canvas quizzes BEFORE you attend the lecture for the content presented in quiz. Homework is long and not necessary (stuff that we didnt really go over/ not on exams) Exams are every single class. If you fall behind good luck catching up.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2023

This professor is knowledgeable but very dry/ know it all. Asking her a question's can either help you gain clarity or makes you feel even more stupid. If you fall behind it is nearly impossible to catch up- pray to GOD you dont fall behind. PBSC does not have good chemistry professors, this teacher is suppose to be one of the better ones YIKES

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Wanderley's teaching style helped me learn! She gives so many practice problems and resources, and you have a month to do homework assignments (there are 4 homework assignments total with an average of 50 issues). The learning targets are 10 questions; she gives the easiest problems out of everything we learned. Great profesor!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2023
Would take again

I would recommend taking this class seriously. Allows retakes and has 16 targets. Need to pass at least 11 targets. If you fail both times you can use up to 8 corrections, I suggest you go to tutoring. Chemistry is not an easy class, but she has a lot of resources to help you. It's an easy A but It's up to you whether you put in the effort or not.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023

I would not recomend for chem1032. The grading system says it works in our favor, which at times it does, but the tests are hard and every week. I have 6 tokens sitting, not being able to be used. Watches us on zoom while taking test, DONT TAKE IN PERSON, take on zoom if anything. Picks and chooses when she wants to be a tough grader or leniant.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor Wanderly, best chemistry professor ever! She puts so much effort into her lectures and resources and has office hours available if you are feeling stuck. Possible downside would be that it is homework heavy but they reenforce the material needed to know on learning targets. You get multiple chances to bring your grade up.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

10/10. She has these learning target quizzes that you can take 2 times to try to pass. If you do not pass, you can use an extra credit token to take the test home and do it with tutors or textbooks. You are expected to watch the lecture videos before class and then ask questions in class. If you put in the work, you will be fine and will pass.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
CHM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Dont read the negative reviews, this class is the easiest class ive ever taken, she makes ur life easier with the way she grades, if you dont have the time to watch a video before class then why are you in college, trust me shes super easy and lets u retake quizzes, i dont see how anyone could get less than a A in her class, simply lazy students

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CHEM101
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

She's super awesome, her class is set up a little different than the rest of the courses that I've taken so far but I liked it. As long as you watch the videos and do the HW you will pass the assessments. There are assessments almost every week.

5.0
1.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

She allows tokens for tests that you dont pass and is really understanding, tries her best to pass borderline students, shes a great teacher although her teaching style is different, it is definitely still possible to learn from her course.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2024

This Lady ruined my life because of her rigid rules. Take it if you want a heartless robot to ramble about chemistry for 3 hours everyday and refuse to hear you out when she changes her rule last minute.

2.0
4.0
CHEM1032
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 7, 2024

I dropped out due to my work schedule changing. Something I found odd was that this Professor requires Students to have a gooseneck Phone extender if they take a virtual class with her. All exams are both on camera and students phones need to be set up on the goose neck to also record their environment as they take the test.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
CHEM1032
Grade: C
Nov 12, 2024

Her grading is terrible. Thats the only thing about this teacher, her grading system is terrible. Often i find myself reviewing the material and teach myself because shes not the best

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor!Chemistry is a difficult topic in general but she goes above and beyond to make it easy!Her lab was super easy literally just follow the steps in the book, weekly there is a pre/post lab quiz and a pre lab set up to do. Her grading system seems confusing at first but later on it was super helpful. No midterm or heavy tests!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wanderley is passionate about chemistry and focuses on helping students understand the subject. The class is challenging, but she's supportive and provides ample resources, practice questions, and clear lectures. Success requires 100% effort, attention to lessons, and staying on top of homework and videos.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2024

Well, the reviews are LIES! Nothing is true about these reviews that she isn't hard or whatever it say. Just RUN! Don't take her class. She has to be doing these reviews herself or somebody know her.If you don't learn the way she will like you to learn, she will not give you credit or she will give you a hard time. Took summer 2024

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Take her! Professor Wanderley wants to see everyone succeed. 3 hw assignments that are long, but for each of them she gives you like 3wks to complete. Quizzes are online for each section, 3-5 questions max. Take notes it will help prepare you for the test. She breaks it all down. Earn your tokens, turn everything in on time and you'll be fine.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

If you do the hw, test corrections, assignments you end with an A. Her grading system not like the rest but gives you second chances on tests, you can turn in a token for test corrections, and you can use the SLC to help with the test corrections. You have to be lazy to fail. This Professor cares about her students and for you to succeed! TAKE HER!

Lots of homework
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024

her teaching style is not "normal" however its an easy A if you do the assignments and take the quizzes. drops final hw and there's a minim. for how many videos you need to watch to get points. 8 in-person quizzes, 5 hw assignments and you can correct quizzes. Lectures are boring but there's live updated power-points posted online after class.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2024

Terrible Professor unless you are a robot. This was not good her grading system is awful. Do not take or just take online. I do not recommend at all to take her in person classes very draining and boring.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2024

She's not really a good teacher youtube & the slc were my bff's during this semester. i only passed with an A because she allows corrections on quizzes also her grading system is terrible i wouldn't take her again

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher who actually cares about her students learning the content and understanding it, not just memorizing concepts like a robot to pass a quiz. Her system is unusual but that is what makes it so good. She offers corrections for quizzes if you do not pass the learning objectives and explains concepts clearly.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

She explains everything to you so clearly that you feel safe to ask her anything.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

The grading is essentially 16 credits for mini-quizzes + 2 credits for doing HW and watching her videos. Many retake opportunities but you need 17/18 credits to get an A. I thought that was a super easy goal given how easy the quizzes are and the professor did a really good job making complex problems simple to follow. Lectures can be slightly dry.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2025

Just Save Yourself Fam, Don't do it.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1032
Grade: D+
May 4, 2025

If you don't do well with quizzes every week , mandatory 100 question homework assignments , with not very good lectures don't take this class .

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
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