4.3

Marcia Siderow

Mathematics - California State University - Northridge

4.3
Quality
2.0
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67%
Would Retake
149
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4.3
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.4
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4.3
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

149

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149 total ratings

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What Students Say

I suck at math and this was definitely the best professor I have ever had

MATH140 - 5.0 rating

Textbook is not required, she provides it to you as an ebook for FREE

MATH140 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

33%

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Reviews (148)
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103
Aug 8, 2001

She is probably one of the easiest Math 103 professors. She is pretty good.

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150A
Nov 12, 2001

No Comments

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MATH103
Oct 9, 2002

Great in all aspects

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MATH105
Jan 4, 2003

Great teacher, wants to see students get high grades

5.0
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MATH105
Jan 8, 2003

She wants to help.

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MATH103
Feb 27, 2003

She is definitely the best math teacher at CSUN! She is very clear and actually cares if you don't understand something in class. I heard she was a good teacher and I waited for one year to add to her class-it was worth the wait!

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MTH150A
Apr 23, 2003

Great professor. She doesn't want you to fail, and she'll actually help you. She's the best math teacher i've ever had at CSUN.

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MATH150A
Apr 28, 2003

Best Math Teacher At CSUN Right Now !! Wants students to do well in class. Once again, best Math Teacher at CSUN

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MATH150A
Aug 24, 2003

Excellent teacher, you will know what to expect. Just do all the homework and you'll be fine. Prepares you well for a difficult department final.

5.0
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CALC
Sep 18, 2003

No Comments

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MATH151
Nov 20, 2003

She is easy for lower level classes, but for Calculus, her classes are tough and not too well explained. Then again, CALC is a VERY HARD subject to teach but yes, she is helpful kind, and no nasty FOB ACCENT! HAHA!

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MATH
Dec 7, 2003

Great teacher, probably the best at CSUN...Extreemly helpfull and really does care for you to do well....GET THIS TEACHER!! A++

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MATH150A
Mar 8, 2004

best.teacher.evar, i loved it

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MATH105
May 11, 2004

She's a really good teacher. She explains very clearly and makes the material much easier to understand. She's really nice and always welcomes questions. Definately take this class!

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MATH104
May 13, 2004

very helpful. easy class. makes material clear and makes sure you understand.

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MATH103
May 17, 2004

She was great! Very clear and easy to follow!

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MATH104
May 28, 2004

Best math teacher period at northridge....great person.

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MATH102
May 29, 2004

Great Professor and a great individual but sometimes doesn't teach well and just reads off of her notes but i think she is still one of the best math professors at northridge!

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CALC103
May 31, 2004

She is a good teacher, the only math teacher that curves tests!! She understand students and knows Calculus is hard. Plus, she even gave 2 take-home tests when I took her class few years ago. She is really terrific. I highly recommend her.

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MATH105
Jun 4, 2004

She gives handouts and thoroughly goes over the math problems that you have trouble with.

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MATH144
Jun 15, 2004

If you ever need to take stats, TAKE SIDEROW!!! SHE'S AMAZING!!!

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MATH
Aug 25, 2004

we all wish every teacher was like her

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MATH103
Aug 31, 2004

I had this professor in my first semester of freshman year. Afraid of how it would be at the time but soon to realize how easy and great she was. She is such an understanding and wonderful person. She even gave 3 take home tests. Very easy.

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MATH140
Sep 19, 2004

what a great prof! she truly cares about helping you learn the subject matter. informs before exams exactly what you will need to know, then sticks to it. understanding with regards to slight tardiness since it is a morning class. great teacher to hav

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MATH104
Nov 25, 2004

SHE IS SUCH A GOOD-HEARTED PERSON.A GOOD TEACHER BUT SOMETIMES GOES TOO FAST. CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS!

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MATH105
Dec 4, 2004

She brought me up to speed in pre calculus and I hadn't taken any math classes in a VERY LONG time. She explained everything clearly with handouts and made math fun.

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MATH140STATS
Dec 6, 2004

Very cool. Only wish i went to class.

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MATH102140104
Dec 13, 2004

She's my favorite math teacher in csun... very easy and nice very recommended

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MATH105150A
Dec 23, 2004

try to get into her class because shes a very helpful and nice professor.

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MATH104
Feb 1, 2005

She is easy if you just keep up with the notes, she does help out A LOT, her tests are pretty much out of the homework, so do the homework. There should be more good professors like her, unfortunately there are only a few.

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MATH140
May 13, 2005

The absolute most kind professor I've ever had. She is rarity in that she geniunely cares about the welfare of her students. Super helpful, friendly, and at times funny. Great Person. Highly recommended.

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MATH140
May 30, 2005

i was horrible @ stats, so i had trouble in her class. but others clearly understood. she is a awesome teacher and truly wants to help her students out. if she knows this is your only or last math class shes be much more kind when giving you your final grade. I loved her!

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MATH140
Jun 6, 2005

She's a great teacher!!!! She's super cool and she's very understanding. Amazingly, this woman makes things seem interestingly easy, when they are usually thought to be difficult. I enjoyed her class, and she is one of those teachers who really gets her job done, with ease. She should be full-time!!!!

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MATH140
Jul 5, 2005

Helpful, caring.

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STAT140
Jul 12, 2005

professor Siderow is a caring, angel of a woman.I was truly blessed to have her as a teacher.I wish her all the best in her life. she really makes a difference in students lives. thank you professor!

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MATH140
Jul 16, 2005

I don’t think there is a moor caring teacher in the world. She really wants everyone to pass her class. She is willing to take time to explain thing to you one on one and is just an all around sweet heart. She is to very best college teacher I have ever had.

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MATH102
Grade: B-
Jul 19, 2005

She is what I call a TEACHER!!!she helps you understand the material but you barely need it because she does her class so understandable. She is great!!

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MATHEMATICS
Sep 2, 2005

oh man.. incoming freshmen, and she made my year OWN. I love her, though shes very simple, she gets into the technical details and explains everything in lame-man's terms very efficiently. I totally agree with my upperclassmen comment here. She is definate

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MATH140
Sep 14, 2005

No Comments

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MATH102
Oct 13, 2005

this class is practically the same as algebra 2 in high school, but a little bit more invloved and harder here at csun. She's a cool teacher and covers the material well.

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MATH140
Oct 14, 2005

Easy but boring!!!!!!!!

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MATH102
Nov 18, 2005

BEST TEACHER EVER. She is great. she knows how to teach even to those who know very little math or hate math. She is a great professor. Always there for her students and helps everyone pass. I got an A in her class. She is truely great.

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MATH102
Nov 23, 2005

She is a very nice teacher and understanding as well. She explains the subject matter thoroughly and makes sure you understand. Also, not too much homework.

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MATH140
Dec 20, 2005

She is kinda wacko but then again she is very laidback and sincerely cares about her students. She loves to talk about herself which makes the class somewhat interesting. I went to class maybe 10 times and still got an A becase her tests were easy-she tells you exactly what is on them. Open notes on tests and final.

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MATH102
Dec 27, 2005

THIS WOMAN IS AN ANGEL. SHE'S EXTREMELY HELPFUL! ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEED HER! ALWAYS!!! EXPLAINS EVERYTHING VERY CLEARLY. GIVES YOU A TAKE HOME TEST! HAS A COURSE PACK TO HELP SINCE THE BOOK SUCKS! ALL AND ALL SHE IS AN AWESOME TEACHER AND AN AWESOME PERSON. LOVE HER!!!!!

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MTH131
Jan 9, 2006

This woman is one of the best professors to take for lower division courses. If you already know how to do the math then she doesn't make you do any busy work. Not much homework at all. Easy tests usually open note. She is very helpful and is willing to sit down one on one to make sure you do well in the class.

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MATH104
Apr 23, 2006

dont like the class. goes over examples only. if you email her concerning questions, takes her at least 5 days to reply. grades very oddly. good thing, extra credit

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MATH102
May 25, 2006

she knows how to teach.. she's willing to help u if u need help...her tests are ez....she's a really cool person and she's not consided or arrogant like most professors...I personally like her..

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MATH102
May 26, 2006

The professor is truly helpful. She is very sweet and kind, She is very linent if u have valid excuse. The course is hard enough but she will make it easy. One take home exam and two more exams and thats it.

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MATH104TRIG
May 31, 2006

Not a very good professor. Cant teach the material the right way. She just zooms through it like it was cake, even though its really hard. Always assuming you know everything already. She is perfect if you already know the material, but other than that, not a really good choice. If you do take care, try to find a study buddy, it will help a lot.

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MATH140
May 31, 2006

If your not great in Math take Pro. Siderow. She is very clear and will go over enough examples until you understand them. Tests are easy when you are prepared and she gives a quiz for each chapter before the tests. Great teacher and very personable.

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MATH102
Jun 4, 2006

No Comments

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MATH140
Jun 26, 2006

OMG this professor helped me so much! I am really bad in math but she made it easy and I understood it. She really cares about her students and she does not make you feel dumb when you don't understand something. I recommend her math is hard subject but she makes it easy. This was my second time taking math and this time a got an A. Take her !!!!

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MATH102
Jul 18, 2006

Excellent, math professor. This professor is prepared before coming to class. Makes sure you understand the material before an exam. Test are fair and are easy if you pay attention in class. Homework due on days of tests, yet she is a little lenient on that. Loves to take out extra time to make you understand the material.

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MATH102
Jul 20, 2006

She is the best!! Take her!! She gives you a study guide for the test and it is almost the same as the test. She is prepared and cares about her students learning and PASSING!! If you want to learn and pass take her she doesnt have an accent!!

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MATH102
Jul 24, 2006

Im not a math person, but I understood everything. She uses overhead so that helps a lot. Cares a lot about students. Got an A in class, and failed the 1st time I took with other prof. Took her in summer.

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MATH102
Aug 1, 2006

She's a great professor! With her wittiness and humor she makes the class so enjoyable. She's such a good lady that it's astonishing. Towards the end of the semester a good friend of mine passed away and she was very caring and helpful. I ended up getting an A- and am willing to wait for an availability in her STATS. class for as long as it takes!

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CALC255
Nov 16, 2006

very nice lady and very knowledgable about the field.

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MATH104
Nov 17, 2006

siderow is the best math professor i have ever had! i took her for 102, 104 and im taking her for calculus next semester. she explains very well. she has 2 midterms plus 1 take-home midterm! she will push back tests if she feels youre not ready. i highly recommend her if you struggle in math. homework is 10% of grade and she collects it on test day

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MATH255
Nov 27, 2006

EASY CLASS!! very willing to help. talks about dogs a lot, but eh, it's not too bad. Fair grader. Provides a study guide for every exam (which is almost the exact copy of the exam). The only downside is that she takes role every lecture.

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MATH255A
Dec 4, 2006

She doesn't know how to explain clearly, but her tests are fair. Her lecture notes usually confuse me rather than help. She's a bit unorganized, set in her ways, and doesn't separate her personal life w/ teaching. Overall she's a very nice person and very helpful.

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MATH140
Dec 19, 2006

This was my second time around with professor Siderow(102, and 140) and will have her for a third time with Math 104 next semester. I'm still amazed at how she exudes such great teaching abilities and makes a difficult subject interesting. I really never though that I'd enjoy statistics, but I found myself interested and didn't have a hard time.

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MATH104
Dec 19, 2006

Professor Siderow is nothing short of an amazing professor!!! She teaches well, is available for her students and really goes all out to make sure her students understand the material. She is a great teacher and makes even the most math-challenged student "get it"! I highly recommend her as a teacher!!!

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MATH140
Jan 25, 2007

She is a great teacher! She enjoys teaching statistics and knows how to make the class easier. Gives some great examples and is very helpful.

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MATH255A
Jan 29, 2007

Before Siderow's class, I had a serious case of mathphobia. She proved to be just the right antidote for this illness. Incredibly kind, approachable, and willing to help her students she truly is the BEST math professor I have ever had the pleasure of taking. She made calculus relatable, and even easy. I loved this class! She is marvelous Take her!

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MATH255A
Aug 14, 2007

I have taken her for 3 straight semesters now and get an A every time. The best math teacher at Csun, she makes sure that the class understands before moving on and acctually cares and teaches with tons of useful examples. she is one of the few math teachers that will take a class at the pace of the students rather than her own

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STATS140
Jun 24, 2008

i hated stats with the previous professor but with her i loved it...she is sooo helpful and if you dont at least pass the class with a B then you just didnt put an effort. she will help you if you need it and you will learn . I AM TELLIN U, MUST TAKE...and i hated math

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CALC255A
Jul 2, 2008

She really is the best math prof. that CSUN has to offer. she takes the time to make sure that you learn, goes over homework, no matter how long it takes. her study guides are extremely similar to the actual test. everyone needs to take her, if you can get her, i def. suggest you wait till you can. she's the best, and she loves what she does.

4.0
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MATH140
Jul 2, 2008

Listen, if you hate math or if you don't like math or stats.This class is good for you.Tips, She really nice proffersor she really cares about the student she takes the time go over the homework and test. The reviews are the exact the same in the test. you allow to use one paper on the test. She always talk about her dogs but she is a sweetheart

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MATH103
Jul 13, 2008

She is the BEST, it?s a pleasure going to her class. You learn a lot without stressing about your grade. Got an F the first time with Rashidian , I took her over the summer and got an A. Take her for any math class and you won?t regret.

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MATH104
Jul 14, 2008

I loved her class! She makes the class easy to learn and to comprehend. If you can take her class. She is very helpful.

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MATH104
Aug 21, 2008

Siderow is the coolest math teacher ever, she explains so well a kid could do trig. I highly recommend her class to everyone, if you come, ask ?, and try your best i guarantee you will pass with a good grade just don't slack off at the end.

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MATH140
Dec 8, 2008

Prof. Siderow is one of the best at CSUN. She explains stats well and the project she assigns is easy and interesting.She gives reviews that are exactly like her exams,and there are only 3.Go to class every day,take notes and read book! You'll pass the class with flying colors.And she talks about her dogs! She brought her doggie to school!

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MATH255A
Dec 14, 2008

she's extremely helpful and she understands students. her tests aren't bad either. she takes attendance and she's really nice (she'll mention her dogs sometimes and maybe even bring one to class). i recommend taking her, if she's teaching 255a.

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MATH255A
Dec 23, 2008

You won't find a better math teacher so just take her. She drops your lowest test score, gives you one take home one, counts HW as 10% and lets you use index cards one every test (including 4 on the final!).

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MATH255A
Jan 21, 2009

tests are exactly based on the reviewsheet&goes over it in class.you can have flash card on each test,lowest test score will be dropped!3in class tests,1take home test,&the final!sometimes confusing,but study the reviewsheets & u should be fine!takes roll every day!interesting class u learn about everything in her class not only math!sweet teacher.

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MATH140
May 16, 2009

She is a really nice lady, who explains things the best she can. The material can be confusing but she gives a lot of examples. She collects HW on the day of the test and just briefly looks at it. Overall she is good and would take her again if i had to. My only complain would be that she can grade her test a little unfairly.

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MATH103
May 22, 2009

She tries to explain the material as best as possible. I have heard other teachers are harder. Overall she is a great teacher. Will help when possible and wants the best for her students. Homework is collected on the day of the test from the weeks prior. Do them all. Not a easy subject. May go over examples fast at times so pay attention.

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MATH140
Jul 23, 2009

She's the sweetest lady, her class is definately easy just do the reviews and the test is liek the same thing, she allows u to take notes into the tests, one take home test, and drops ur lowest one.. shes very helpful and very approachable.. definately take her if you can..

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MATH140
May 20, 2010

Ms. Siderow is AMAZING at what she does. So helpful, so willing to make the material clear to students. She genuinely likes what she does, which makes all the difference. Three tests and a final, but one page of notes allowed PER CHAPTER on all tests. semester project is easy-just stay on top of your work.

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MATH140
May 21, 2010

Take this class!! she makes stats a piece of cake. exams are just like the test review, homework is easy and the final group project is interesting. great prof!! If you want to have a good shot at getting an A, take her!!

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MATH102
Aug 17, 2010

Only take her for stats. that is the only class she has total control over. She used another professor's lesson plan and the class became extremely jumbled. She spent most of the time going over homework problems and racing through material, this is not the class to take with her because she was uncomfortable teaching out of her pref. and it showed

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MATH104
Dec 9, 2010

She is really nice, can teach very well, has a master in this field and her test is basically off the study guide she gives you just different numbers. She gives 3 test and drop ur lowest one. You'll learn alot in her class. She goes fast so be sure u know your materials because due to budget cuts she has to rush through the simple materials

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STAT140
Dec 17, 2010

Awsome teacher. Makes stats super easy to understand. Just finished her class and selling my stats book. If anyones interested, bought it brand new and still looks new. Email me if interested [email protected]

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MATH104
Jan 16, 2011

Very organized. Clear and concise. Keep up with the material and you'll do well. Don't be afraid to ask questions!

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MATH102
Jan 23, 2011

Overall great teacher. If you guys have any problems with the homework she is willing to help you out. She REALLY loves dogs, so don't be surprised if the conversation goes on tangent. She does rush, so try not to waste her time with stupid questions, ask her during her office hours.

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MATH102
Apr 25, 2011

Great Professor. Easy "A"

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MATH255A
May 19, 2011

SUPER EASY PROF! she passes around an attendance sheet so if you miss a day you can sign in the next day. you're also given a review for each exam and she sticks to it for the actual exam but changes the numbers. one test is take-home and if the class is running slow she'll count is as two exams. hw is graded so friggin loosely its ridiculous.

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MATH255A
May 22, 2011

grades super easy. gives a review sheet before each test and final. they're basically the same format. she rushes sometimes and spends a lot of time going over hw. that's why we were so behind in class. drops lowest test score. very very lenient on most things.

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MATH104
May 27, 2011

So nice, answers all your questions, teaches well. Do all the assignments and purchase her notes package since it has all the formulas you need for the class. Do all the hw and her study guides and you'll do fine on her tests. Lectures fairly quickly, but you can always ask for her to slow down or for more examples. Got an A-, highly recommend!

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MATH140
Jun 12, 2011

wow this lady is so nice and makes stats so easy! i got an ! and I am that person who hates math with a passion! I suggest you buy a graphing calc if you dont already have one, it makes this class even easier! 3 tests, and final, drops lowest test score. Group project was a piece of cake!

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MATH255A
Jun 19, 2011

best math professor there could ever be! she is so fair with grading and gives a study guide...how easy can math get. have takn her for 3 math courses, thats how good she is!

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MATH140
Jun 22, 2011

Exteremely nice prof! She is always there to help you no matter what. 3 tests (lst one is take home) and she drops the lowest one. Her study guides are exactly what the tests look like so make sure you know how to solve the study guide problems! She also lets you use 1 pg of notes per chapter on the tests! I highly recommend her.

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MATH140
Jun 24, 2011

Easy professor. She is very understanding. Just ask her and she will help you out. She doesn't check the homeworks.

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MATH102
Jul 15, 2011

One word AMAZING! She helps with anything you need. She goes over all tests and hw questions before class. I am not a good student in math and I received an A- in her class and I took it over summer in a 6 weeks. She is an amazing professor.

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MATH102
Jul 18, 2011

The best Math professor at CSUN. Administration needs to listen to her advice to fix up their department because she is one smart lady! Had a graduate student professor and he didn't teach me anything then took Professor Siderow, she not only taught me but I aced the class with confidence! A M A Z I N G Professor!!

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MATH102
Jul 19, 2011

She really is AMAZING. I don't do math AT ALL and I got a "B" in her class. Make the material easy to understand. Super nice and helpful. If you get the chance TAKE HER!

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MATH140
Nov 15, 2011

She is the best in her field. The class is soo easy. 3 test, last 1 take home and a group project. she drops lowest test. HW you just copy in the back of the book. Her study guides are the same as the test. You honestly can't go wrong with this class except it's an 8am class!!!! Worth it though, easy A.

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MATH140
Dec 12, 2011

She is amazing!!! I love her I want to take her for every math class. Easy A!

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MATH104
Dec 12, 2011

Such a sweet woman she does absolutely anything for her students to do well. Very fair and gives plenty of chances to do well in the class even if you bombed a midterm. Her study guides are exactly like her tests but different numbers. Highly recommend she does go a little fast but she is so great and caring! Love her

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MATH104
Dec 29, 2011

Consistently spoke about her dogs instead of answering questions

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MATH255A
Jan 3, 2012

She went over all the material, dropped a test, and she was a really great teacher. Helpful & nice. There was just one issue I had. She went extremely fast over the new stuff. There was no time to understand lectures, you just had to write it down as fast as possible and hope it made sense later.

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MATH140
May 9, 2012

Easy teacher but talks to fast. Easy grader. Highly recommend

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MATH140
Sep 11, 2012

She is a really nice and fair teacher. She explains the math so well, and is always open to help anyone who doesn't understand. Her finals and midterms are literally the same exact thing as her study guide, just different numbers, so it's easy to pass as long as you review the guide. She such a great person, so nice and tells awesome dog stories!!

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MATH104
Dec 21, 2012

Shes awesome! Really good teacher! Tries really hard to help you understand. Gives study guides tests are really easy if you do them. Not too much hw. Take her! Reviews math 102 really fast but youll be fine if you did good in 102. I wish I could her every semester.

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MATH104
Dec 21, 2012

At first I was nervous about Trig but this professor helped me pass the final exam. I didn't really learn much from her lectures but I learned a lot more by doing the online homework and math lab workbook. She's straightforward; do homework, do good in all 3 tests. Remember the final is not by her, its by the math department.

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MATH140
Jan 21, 2013

I think Prof. Siderow doesn't need any comments since most of a people on the campus know her as one of the best and most fair math teachers. She really care about her students and try as much as she can to help them to get great grades. If you study just a little (when I say little I mean it) you definitely get an A in that class.

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MATH93
Apr 25, 2013

The Best teacher period

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MATH255A
May 9, 2013

Great professor. Easy class

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MATH255A
May 11, 2013

She lives up to her reputation. She is a little fast, but really explains everything you ask her to. Furthermore, the class is REALLY EASY. she makes it totally doable. She drops the lowest test score, and her tests are exactly like her review sheets. And she lets you use a page of notes for each chapter. Definitely take her. She's really nice too

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MATH140
Jun 17, 2013

Attendance isn't mandatory but attending class will help a whole lot. There are 3 tests & a final and from what I remember, she doesn't curve them. She is very straight forward but sometimes she can go through concepts pretty quickly so make sure you keep up! Just do your work on time & study and you should be fine.

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MATH140
Jun 26, 2013

Prof Siderow is amazing. Statistics is such an easy class with her. Three Midterms and a final. You are allowed to use a sheet of notes for every chapter that is on the midterm and she drops your lowest midterm grade at the end of the semester. Highly recommend taking any math class with her. Best Math prof I have had at CSUN.

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MATH140
Jul 30, 2013

Honestly I did not enjoy Statistics at all, I passed the class, however I feel like this course was harder for me than Calculus was. I studied a lot for this course and ended up with a C-. When I took Calculus in the summer, I got an A- as the professor was better at explaining things. Bottom line take someone else for Stats!

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MATH255A
Sep 21, 2013

The only reason why so many people get an A with Siderow for MATH 255A is because it is a watered down version of Calculus for Science majors. I took the Econ version of Calculus which covered harder topics like marginal analysis, equillibrium points, maximizing and minimizing profit, limits, derivatives, integration, differentiation.

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MATH103
Oct 1, 2013

Take Carbonell instead for Math 103, as he is a great professor and can teach Calculus well. Plus he is very funny with all of his educated jokes. Don't take her unless if you want to listen to unrelated topics during the whole lecture.

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STATS140
Nov 3, 2013

Professor Siderow is a very nice lady, but is unable to clearly explain Statistics, she used to be very easy and give take-home exams, and now she tricks people on current exams and doesn't even give hints. The notes just slow you down, I'd suggest taking anyone else for this course.

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MATH104
Nov 13, 2013

This professor is something else, I got an A because I took Trig in high school but she doesn't teach at all, races through the material, and is very picky with grading on tests. Take Udani Ranasinghe as she explains things better.

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MATH104
Dec 12, 2013

She is nice but she talks too fast that you don't know what should you do copy a problem or try to catch up w/ her. she will answer you but 70% you won't understand. her course pack is really helpful and her tests are fair. everyone else told me that 104 is an easy class but with her wasn't that easy.

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MATH140
Dec 19, 2013

She is nice and talks about her dogs all the time. You only need the textbook to do the homework. There are 3 tests and 1 final. She drops the lowest test score. Gives a study guide. Test is exactly the same with different numbers. You are allowed 1 paper of notes per chapter to use for the test. Everything is pretty straight forward.

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MATH140
Jan 19, 2014

Compared to other professors... take her if you get the chance (Class fills up quick

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MATH140
May 14, 2014

If you are looking to take stats, DO NOT TAKE IT ONLINE. Tale it with Siderow. I just finished my last final with Siderow today and it was easy. All you have to do is go to class every day and do the homeowrk. Take good notes, you will need them for the test. Plus you can always use the review for your cheat sheet!!!!!!

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MATH104
Jun 1, 2014

She is so helpful when you don't understand a subject and is very generous. She wants her students to achieve and pass the class. She can get off topic once in a while and brings her little puppy in class like once or twice in the semester. Goes over h.w. and does give h.w. but will omit things not needed to know for the final. A sweet professor.

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MATH140
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2014

Professor Siderow is an amazing professor! She does tend to get a bit off topic, but she keeps her teaching straight to the point. Doesn't waste time going over things she won't test you on. Take her if you get the chance!

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MATH104
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Jul 30, 2014

She spoke so fast that most of what she said seemed like gibberish. She'll answer your questions if you have any but she rarely looks away from the example that she's working on so it's hard to get her attention.

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MATH140
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2014

Stats was a great class because Prof. Siderow did many examples until we understood them. She cares and wants her students to do well. She loves her pets and talks about them alot, but she is still a great teacher and whatever she says will be on the test, that's what's on the test. Take the study guides seriously - work on them to get an A.

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MATH140
Nov 23, 2014

Marcia Siderow is probably the best professor i had so far. Very clear and always willing to help. She always reviews the homework with you the next class meeting, however does not collect the assignments until the day of the test. She makes math very fun and interesting. Highly recommended, you'll pass the first time around! Just show up to class!

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MATH140
Dec 8, 2014

Alright. She allows you to use a page of notes from each chapter per test(ie-cheat sheet). She teaches straight from the book. Go to class daily because she explains the fact that the information is in her course pack. Easy class if you put in effort, get lazy and you will not pass. Tests are way easier than homework. Dont be lazy you'll do fine

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MATH140
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

I love Professor Siderow! I took stats in high school and barely passed. Siderow made everything clear and was very helpful when I went to office hours. Attendance is needed if you want to pass. She is a very fun teacher and is straight to the point! Take her!

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MATH255A
Dec 17, 2014

She would let you use notes for each exams and is not a hard grader. She can go off topics, but she will get back to the point. You would have to catch up with her pace since it can be fast but she is also willing to stop for clarity. Take her!!

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104
Dec 19, 2014

run away.

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MATH255A
Dec 26, 2014

One of the sweetest, most helpful professors you will find at CSUN. I am not that good in Math but she made me understand Calculus so well. Not only does she make what she's going to ask on the exams very clear, she also does a bunch of exams on the board until you understand it. She even drops your lowest test score. Tests are super easy.

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MATH140
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2015

She is a really good and helpful professor. The grade is 2 midterms and a final and homework because she drops the lowest midterm. I suck at math and this was definitely the best professor I have ever had.

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MATH140
Jul 13, 2015

She's a good teacher and her class was easy for the most part. You're allowed a note sheet for each test. There's homework literally every day but she goes over it the next day if you need help. Her final was pretty hard though. It's an easy A if you study. Don't be lazy and you should be fine. Her course pack is also super helpful.

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MATH255A
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2015

Literally the best Math teacher I've ever had and I've had more than a dozen. I hadn't a math class for over 2 years before I got into her calc class, but i learned more about math from her than all of my previous math teachers combined. Let us use cheat sheet for equations during the test. HW from txtbook, not online like other math profs.

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104TRIG
Sep 1, 2015

Best teacher ever period. No mandatory attandance. HW collection at the end of semester. Easy tests. Helpful, not extremely but cares about students. very organized. TAKE IT! Textbooks and her own labbook required.

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MATH140
Grade: C-
Sep 29, 2015

I had Siderow for Business Statistics and she was an excellent professor. She was very helpful in office hours and always happy to answer student's questions. I got a C- in the class but gave it my all, so the class isn't easy. Would definitely recommend her for this class, she saved my semester.

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MATH102
Grade: A
May 31, 2016
Would take again

BEST PROF EVER. He is very friendly and is willing to help you during office hours

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MATH255A
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Cares about students. Tries hard to make sure they pass. Study guides for tests are everything.

Gives good feedback
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CALC255A
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Spends the first 30 minutes complaining about departmental changes. Next 15, talking about her dogs. And the remainder, solving homework and "teaching". Blamed the professor who organized the syllabus for her inability to solve and teach the topics. 3 midterms and 1 final. The class doesn't prepare you for the final.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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MATH255A
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

Good professor, tried her hardest to make the class understandable for everyone despite the changes in the department thus affecting the class. The test were good since she gave study guides that were similar to the test. The lessons were good and Hw really wasn't that difficult, but you'll have some trouble once in a while. The final exam was okay

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Skip class? You won't pass.
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MATH104
May 13, 2017
Would take again

The best and the kindest professor in the world .. yes in the world .. she will make sure you get the materials. Take her and you will love her for rest of the life .

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MATH140
Grade: B
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, mostly talks about her dogs a lot but she gets the job done. I would likely take her class again. She skims over the homework just to see if you did majority of the problems and gives you a full grade. Her tests and quizzes are simple and straightforward. Final was a little more difficult though.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
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MATH211
Grade: A-
May 22, 2017
Would take again

5 quizzes overall and your lowest grade gets dropped. She didn't really have a lot to work with for this class, but she still pulled through. I learned a lot in her class. At times she likes to take a break and talk about her dogs.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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MATH140
Grade: C+
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE CLASS she talks about her dogs way to much i did not learn anything about stats. she makes you buy a pack of her notes so she doesnt need to explain them in class. isnt very well at teaching she rushes through and expects everyone to understand her note packet without explaining the steps. she just reads exactly what is writen

Clear grading criteria
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MATH140
Grade: B
Jul 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Awful. All she does is talk about her dogs. Cant lecture and pretty sure she doesn't even understand stats.

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MATH140
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

Before quiz days and exam days she goes over multiple problems so we can understand how to do the problems. Textbook is not required, she provides it to you as an ebook for FREE. A scientific calculator is definetly neededand she really does help you how to use it as well as letting you use it for exams therefore the tests are SUPER easy.

Hilarious
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Caring
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MATH140
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

This was my favorite class. Professor Siderow is so sweet and talks about her dogs all of the time. Homework is online but gives 5 chances to get right, 2 test and a Final. 4 Quizzes. She gets off topic sometimes but she is a great teacher and you will know everything you need to know for the final. Need Graphing Calculator to pass easily.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
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MATH210
Jun 4, 2018
Would take again

shes nice and very helpful. she teaches really good.

Gives good feedback
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