2.4

Margaret Roberts

Mathematics - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses)

2.4
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
164
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.1
Difficulty

17%

Would Retake

164

Reviews

Rating Distribution
164 total ratings

5

7

4

7

3

10

2

18

1

58

What Students Say

One of the most disorganized professor at nova

MTH164 - 3.0 rating

Why is she even qualified to teach this course

MTH163 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 52 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
B (13)
Not sure yet (8)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(16)C(5)D(6)F(3)A-/B+(9)
Based on 70 reported grades
A: 14
B: 13
Not sure yet: 8
B+: 6
Common Tags
Lots of homework (23)
Tough grader (13)
Caring (12)
Lecture heavy (9)
Participation matters (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Hilarious (6)
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Ratings by Course

MTH263

3.0

(1)

MTH163

2.6

(7)

MATH151

2.5

(6)

MTH164

2.4

(11)

MTH166

2.0

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Difficulty by Course

163

5.0

MTH151

5.0

MATH164

4.4

MATH166

4.3

MTH166

4.0

Reviews (100)
5.0
1.0
MTH163
Grade: B+
May 9, 2014

Professor Roberts is an amazing teacher! I took her online 163 class, I was very hesitant at first because of all the ratings she had on here, but it was the best decision I made to take her! She is AWESOME. I failed 163 last semester and this semester I got an A. You won't regret it.

2.0
3.0
MTH164
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2014

I took her online clas this semester and it was the most tedious experience. She is awful at grading in a timely manner, if you have questions she says she is easily reachable, she isn't. Just don't take her. Save your sanity. If you don't have a choice I recommend having a math background, it is pretty much self teach.

1.0
5.0
MTH164
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2014

Nice lady but a horrible teacher. She is very disorganized and barely taught anything in class. If you can teach yourself math from the book, you might be OK. She does not give partial credit on exams, so if you make one small mistake it can cost you like, 20 percentage points. I would avoid taking her.

1.0
5.0
MTH163
Jan 23, 2015

She the worst professor I have ever encountered in my academic experience difficult to work with, unclear would not suggest her to worst enemy

2.0
4.0
MTH164
Jan 29, 2015

She is extremely unclear, and wants to teach things the way SHE wants to, not the way you learn it. Very forgetful, forgot to bring formula sheets to my test multiple times. Very hard to work with. Tests poorly structured- one small mistake can knock you to an F in a second. Lectures awful and hard to understand. Self teach all the way.

1.0
5.0
MATH163
Feb 6, 2015

Mrs. Roberts tests were nothing like any hw assignments. I am taking the online course and it was worst mistake. I have had many problems with this online course and have tried numerous times to reach out to her as well as fellow class mates and she has yet to respond to any. She assigns a ton of homework and the tests are EXTREMELY difficult.

1.0
5.0
163
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2015

Must pass 23 exams, doesn't give results of 1st back before withdrawal date. DON'T TAKE if expecting to be able to contact a prof at all, literally doesn't respond to any form of communication, unless you ask her something she wants tofeels like answering (hint: nothing). SELF TAUGHT. Don't buy book, buy access code - free online book.

3.0
3.0
MTH166
Mar 16, 2015

Helpful and engaged. Communicate clearly. You have to do the work but she will work with you.

3.0
1.0
MTH163
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2015

I love Ms Roberts a lot. She isn't the best teacher but that's just because she is disorganized. She is a lovely person and is very helpful to students. Her class is not structured so if you like a lot of structure its not for you. That being said it is an easy A or B. Two of my tests this semester have been online which is unheard of for math.

5.0
3.0
MTH164
May 5, 2015

Prof Roberts was extremely helpful. I would sent an email and she was very good at responding quickly. Hwquiz assignments had due dates but she always extended them so you could do better. The midterm and final are paper, they are difficult because they are formatted differently compared to online hw and quizzes - STUDY!

5.0
1.0
MATH151
May 8, 2015

Professor Roberts is helpful and kind. She explains the material in depth and is always willing to stay after for additional assistance. Take her if you struggle with Math, she will help you understand and pass the course.

2.0
3.0
MTH164
Grade: A
May 13, 2015

A very nice lady, but extremely unclear about what she wants. She gives a lot of assignments, which arent hard, but she doesnt tell you which ones she wants, and when. Theres a disconnect between the online hw and the exams, but two of the exams were online so those were fine. We totally didnt use the textbook. I hope I learned enough math for 174

4.0
2.0
MTH164
May 25, 2015

Decent class, and not hard at all to get an A.

5.0
4.0
MTH163
Grade: C+
Aug 10, 2015

If you are bad at math and taking an online class, take this professor! A month later and she is still taking assignments! Class is though but it's the same format regardless of instructor. Call her if you feel you're going to fail, she will help you! She prefers call over e-mail.

4.0
3.0
MATH163
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2016

Roberts is good. she seems to answer emails on weekdays. she always gave me more time on projects/exams. If you wanna do well though and your in an online class, do the STUDY PLAN. I got a D on the 1st exam NOT using the study plan, then i used the study plans and got a B in the course and ive always been bad at math.

2.0
1.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2016

Mrs. Roberts is a nice lady but is pretty forgetful about a lot of things. It is difficult trying to understand what she says so a lot of people skip. I somehow finessed an A after not doing any of the online homework. Two projects that are basically finding definitions of math words. 4 tests drops lowest one. Didn't do much and got an A+

4.0
3.0
MATH164
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2016

mrs Roberts is a great professor but gives plenty of homework

3.0
5.0
MTH164
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2016

One of the most disorganized professor at nova. Her lecture are extremely unorganized and all over the placed. I had to go online to look at YouTube video to self teach myself the material. Surprisingly. YouTube video is the only reason that I passed the class. Though she is a nice professor, but she really need to start improving.

2.0
3.0
MTH164
Feb 11, 2016

Avoid this professor at all cost. Look at the other reviews and I bet everyone one of them mention that she is disorganized and isn't specific in what she want. Though her class is an easy A, despite that she shouldn't even be qualified to be teaching anything. He lecture are all over the place, as for homework, the due date are never clear.

2.0
3.0
MTH163
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2016

Why is she even qualified to teach this course. Her lecture maybe easy to follow, her test are pretty easy. The only problem is she is extremely disorganized, she never knows what she wants her student to turn in. She always expect us to understand her direction, and yell at us if we ask for clarification. take Michelle perschbatcher instead.

2.0
4.0
MATH164
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 10, 2016

Took her online class, big mistake.. while the homework was easy enough, the test was impossible. More than half of the questions were never covered by the online homework and quizzes so it was completely foreign.. sent multiple emails asking for help, i got 1 automatic message and then was ignored for over a week and ultimately dropped the class..

2.0
3.0
MTH164
Mar 15, 2016

Mrs. Roberts is a very nice women however when it comes to teaching she is extremely disorganized and very unclear. Nobody knows what exactly yo turn in and she yells at you if you do not understand her. She almost always seems confused. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS if you picked your classes late just wait for another opportunity to select a professor

1.0
5.0
MATH164
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2016

By far the worst math professor ever. I have a 4.0 GPA and I'm still struggling. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER.

2.0
5.0
MTH164
Grade: Rather not say
May 4, 2016

Very very disorganized. Changed HW assignments alot and was unclear on what was assigned. Taught myself much of the time. Do MyMathLab its a big part of your grade

1.0
5.0
MTH164
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2016

She literally yelled at me when i asked her what the homework was. She will take thirty minutes just to start class and that does not include the time she is late which is normally about 13 minutes. i counted. DO NOT TAKE HER.

1.0
5.0
MTH166
Grade: B
Jul 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

There is webassingn to do which i didnt mind. She makes half of the overall grade on the class the exams. I did every single quiz and homework from webassign and I had complete understanding of the topic that I got an overall A on it. In the test its 10X harder than any homework or quiz question. Not worth it i wish i dropped sooner.

1.0
5.0
MATH166
Grade: C
Oct 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this class for anyone. She gives ridiculous exam projects for every exam. Does not respond to emails promptly. Math online should not be this hard, especially if you have a lot of background on subject. The test are harder than hw and quizzes. If you fail the tests, you are screwed.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MATH166
Oct 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

THIS CLASS IS HORRIBLE! The prof NEVER replies to emails. The first email took her a week to reply to. The next several emails I never heard back, so I gave up trying. BEWARE, tests are significantly harder even though she says it will be like the homework/quizzes. Projects are ridiculous and take HOURS, leaving less study time for the test.

Tough Grader
4.0
4.0
MATH166
Grade: C
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

Tough but fair. HW was a MUST DO. Extra Credit allowed me to pass but it also retaught many things i missed. This was an online Math class. Exams are paper, they are tough. Effort is an absolute must for those not into Math.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
MTH263
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's hilarious! but very unorganized!!! she does not specify deadlines or grading criteria! Mymathlab is the only tool she uses for hw, quizzes, and tests!! only final test is in class! In class lectures are boring, she treats you like you are a middle-schooler! She writes down on the board every single word she says!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MATH163
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's very unorganized. U learn nothing from her. U need to study hard by yourself otherwise u will fail. Late grading.

1.0
5.0
MTH163
Feb 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her blackboard announcements and the way she writes is really weird. The assignments also don't make sense. She doesn't respond to emails. She also hasn't graded anything since the class started.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MTH163
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would blame the design of the program, but she doesn't respond to emails. For an online class, responding to a students email is essential. Im not scared of work, but the amount is horrible & unorganized. I'm taking the class over with another professor that is strict & direct, but the homework makes sense. I also found her comments offensive.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH163
Nov 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The system used for this class is for extremely lazy teachers who do not wish to actually write up the class. She is impossible to get a hold of. Might as well not even have a professor assigned to the class. Her announcements are asinine and childish. I recommend she departs the education system and everyone to avoid her classes.

2.0
3.0
MATH151
Mar 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Roberts is very disorganized & doesn't seem to understand what she's doing half the time, so if you're not good at math & don't understand math very well I would not recommend taking her class. She's moves quickly through notes & through lectures making it hard to listen. You'll end up having to teach yourself everything in this course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

I took her in my 1st sem. in NOVA. loved her gives 4 tests 1 take home, lets you take it later and calculator allowed. if you get an A in the final, your whole course grade will be an A, accepts late work. only bad thing is she is childish and not good with tech so don't email her, talk to her in person. all HW on MML due last day of the semester

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
1.0
3.0
MATH151
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Disorganized and childish. She spent half of the class time looking for papers. The lecture was boring. I always felt so sleepy. She does not give your exam back but you see your result on BB when the class is over. I will not take this prof again.

1.0
5.0
MTH154
Grade: B
Oct 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I honestly think if you get her as a teacher, you should switch out. She tends to be late to class often, her lectures are very disorganized, and a month into school, she still had no online slot for us to submit homework, then demanded it all at once. Overall, she is a sweet person, but definitely not worth the money spent at all.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
MTH161
Grade: B-
Nov 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Unorganized and unclear. Shes a sweet person but her lectures are trash. It was her first year using this online system Aleks and is completely reliant on the system to teach us. You will end up spending hours on Aleks, to pretty much teach yourself precalc.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
MTH154
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I think Prof. Roberts is one of the nicest teachers I could have gotten for my first semester at NOVA. However, she's incredibly unorganized, doesn't understand the systems she's using, gets frustrated when we don't understand either, and gives horrible lectures. Her lectures are basically just her reading and writing the textbook word for word.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
MATH161
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

-Disorganized -Makes the class similar to an online course that you still have to attend in person -Content is easy to learn but you have to teach yourself -Funny -Fair to students when situations arise -Must work for your grade -If you fail tests you won't pass Final is 1 weekaway and what's due: Chapter 5+11 Test Final Review Packet(24pgs)

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2018
Would take again

While she is unorganized at points, she is very caring and will do what she can to help you succeed. I ended up passing precalc with a B, and I am by no means good at math.

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
1.0
5.0
MTH162
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS, NOT AN EASY A. SHE HAS NO STRUCTURE AND HAS NO CLUE WHAT SHE IS DOING

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
MTH162
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Yeah, she is very nice but don't get me wrong, this class was out of place! she has no idea what she is doing in class and is unorganized. Class started with about 20+ people, only about 8 people are left in class. She copy and paste whatever the notebook says and expects you to learn that way. NO teaching on how to solve problems whatsoever.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH163
May 10, 2019
Would take again

She is very caring, you need to work for your grade since there's a lot of homework but she is very sweet just make sure to do all your work and you'll be fine

Respected
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
MTH154
Grade: A
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

We used mymathlab (MML) for our homework. There is a lot of homework. Her teaching is agonizingly slow and mostly irrelevant. You will have to teach yourself through MML to do well in this class. She let us do homework in class if you bring your laptop.

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: B
May 15, 2019
Would take again

She is a very nice and funny professor. I took her for MTH161 as well. If you are good at math, I recommend you to take her because her lectures are not so good. She copies directly what is on her textbook to her notes.

Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
1.0
MTH154
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Roberts was an amazing professor! Very caring and helpful. She was willing to help students one on one with any question they had on MML. Would highly recommend.

Inspirational
Caring
1.0
4.0
MTH162
Grade: B
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was so unorganized. I taught myself the whole semester through MyLabMath videos. Mrs. Roberts is a nice person, but don't take her class if you actually want to learn the material. The layout of the tests are confusing and hard to follow, and there is so much online homework.

Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
4.0
MTH162
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She cares. If I had questions or didn't understand anything, I just went to her office hours and she explained things to me. But it got harder when we changed to remote classes because of COVID-19. She doesn't know how to use technology. She often asked us to help her to do things on canvas and mml during classes. You will have to teach yourself.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MTH162
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There is a test for every chapter and homework on mml. You will have to teach yourself many things. She is not the most organized person, but she tries her best. She is no good with technology, so don't take her remotely. She is a nice person and really brightens up your day, but she is not the best teacher and talks really fast.

3.0
2.0
MTH161
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Roberts is very sweet. She cares about her students and wants them to do well in the class. It was hard for me to get a hold of her with emails once we had to go online, but thats because technology isnt her strong suit. You will either love her class or dislike it. Do the homework, show up, and participate. You will pass if you do those!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
MTH162
Grade: B+
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

MML makes up a large portion of the course. When it comes to inclass notes it is only surfact level. However, there are 6 sections one needs to prepare for on the test, but she only tests you on the first two sections I understand we also had to deal with COVID but we spent one week before an exam just trying to explain to her how to post on canvas

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MTH162
Grade: A-
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof Roberts really cares about her students but she does not know how to teach. The only reason I got a good grade is bc I took pre calc in hs. MML adds a lot of busy work and she copies right from the textbook. She tries but if you need a teacher to have organized notes and is able to answer questions and reply to emails she is just not it.

1.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Roberts gets off topic very easily. She is funny and nice, but disorganized. I took her for the spring semester and it was really hard following through because she did everything on MML. She gave ALOT of homework and videos to watch.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
MTH161
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not a lot to say about Mrs. Roberts other than she was very nice and funny. Good luck getting her to reply to your emails as she isnt much educated in technology. Very unorganized and doesnt really teach the material at all. I managed to carry a D all the way until the end when she miraculousy passed me with a B+. Awful Professor

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
MTH161
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized. Took about 6 days to respond to my emails. Homework and tests are on Pearson. She plays pre-made Pearson videos for her lectures, so you need to teach yourself. Her grading system is problematic and confusing. Only reason I got an A is because my anxiety of getting a B. Can come off condescending at times. Shes nice though.

1.0
5.0
MTH154
Grade: F
Aug 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was the worst professor I have had . She makes things easy in the middle of class but after that she gives you very hard time . She is crazy in her talking . Never recommended. She give me F because we had a group chat for class .

Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH164
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Unorganized, Lost, Terrible communication skills, worst teacher ever, select a different teacher!!!!

1.0
5.0
MATH154
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is the worse. I NEVER met someone so unorganized and she lacks of communication. She never checks her email and does not know how to use CANVAS. She assigned a ton of homework the first day but I did not hear about half of the assignments until we met the second day. She goes way too fast and she expects us to read her mind.

1.0
5.0
MTH151
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you have ANY chance to switch teachers do so now. By far the worst teacher Ive ever had in my entire schooling career. She doesnt even name the assignments that are due and is clueless on what she is talking about. She also does not know how to use canvas or anything on her computer matter of fact. Save ur self and dont ever take this class

1.0
2.0
MTH154
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Poor lady has been put on an online setting when she has very little idea

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MATH154
Aug 26, 2020
Would take again

Pretty sure a rat would teach better than she can.

1.0
1.0
MATH154
Aug 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is my last semester in NOVA, yet I have never had such a horrible learning experience . Never had a professor as unprepared as Mrs. Roberts - she is a shame to our wonderful community college. I have lost a year of my life to stress from her inability to use technology, unwillingness to answer emails, and her distasteful attitude vs. learning.

1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is horrible. She has no idea what she is doing she is so rude and disrespectful to her students. she is aggressive and gives an attitude and is very sassy. After leaving her class you will always have a bad taste in your mouth. Please do your self a favor and drop her class

1.0
5.0
MATH154
Aug 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Every time I go to her zoom meetings, she is so sassy and aggressive. I have never felt more dumb in this class and she makes everything so complicated. Pretty sure I can learn better from a duck,

1.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: B-
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Don't take her class I'm begging you, she doesn't even teach you herself at all, she will make you do MULTIPLE ASSIGNMENTS, for 1 chapter, She is very sassy and annoying. She doesn't know how to teach students through online AT ALL!!

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH161
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She will do Precalc questions on Zoom and want everyone to respond, and if you don't she calls out your name for a response. This is her way of taking attendance. She is new to technology and struggles. There is a LOT of homework. My friends aren't getting nearly as much homework as I receive. She doesn't really teach. She makes us watch videos.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MTH162
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I cant express how bad this class is. She doesnt even teach she just plays videos of other people teaching and when someone has a question she just tells you to try and look it up on Kahn Academy. My final is next week and I still havent seen her do one Math problem and explain it herself. So much homework and half of it doesnt even count 4 a grade

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Ms. Roberts is terrible at responding to emails, I was supposed to take my exam in the fall 2020 but still have not received it and the dean has been involved. its been 2 months and its now spring semester 2021. She also makes you write down every single thing you learn and turn it in or else you get no credit (for tests too).

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MTH154
May 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Roberts is a terrible teacher, she barely explains anything during the lectures and all she does is play random videos about math and expects you to learn everything on your own. Worst experience at NOVA, regardless of how well you do in the class, if you fail the final exam you won't pass the class. PLEASE DON'T TAKE HER.

4.0
2.0
MTH154
Grade: B
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Roberts was a good choice this semester, she really cares about the success of the students and wants them to do well. Good professor overall.

Caring
3.0
2.0
MTH161
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2021
Would take again

Listen, Mrs. Roberts is an older teacher, she isn't too tech savvy. So as a result, expectations in general aren't going to be in depth. You're on your own. The saving grace of this class and the sole reason I got an A, is MyMathLab. The hmw is a copy of the tests, do them you have a copy of the test. Find a good teacher on youtube, do the hmw, A.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: B
Aug 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Roberts really cares about her students. I took her pre calc class over zoom and I would never recommend it. Unfortunately she doesn't know how any of the tech works. I remember teaching the class and her on how to use Math Lab. Grades were a nightmare, we had to fill out a confusing spreadsheet to put in our own grades. Never answered emails

Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It's clear to me that Mrs. Roberts has trouble navigating Canvas and Zoom. I should've dropped her class ASAP the second I noticed this. She has students sign into Zoom despite teaching an in-person course and doesn't have the online homework connected to the grade book, instead, students have to fill out a spreadsheet to be graded.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH154
Nov 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take this class, she is an older lady and clearly has not adapted to modern learning. She takes forever just to load up zoom or do anything tech-related. She doesn't have anything filled out in canvas, takes 2-3 WHOLE days to respond to a simple email. She can be aggressive towards students and she lacks any understanding of student issues.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
MTH154
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I really do like this professor as a person, she is patient. However, I have had to teach myself this entire course. I will be more confused listening to her teaching than figuring it out for myself. I really do wish I would've been able to switch when she took 3 whole classes to explain the syllabus. she cannot get to the point in any lecture

1.0
2.0
MTH154
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Incredibly frustrated with this class. Professor Roberts has no clue at all how to use technology. Her lessons are just reading word for word the power points that she gives us. Expect ultra strict grading on tests. She took off points because I wrote 10 instead of 10.0 on a question when the decimals were not necessary. Horrible professor.

So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
MTH154
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

I like this prof. as a person but her class sometimes doesn't make sense to me. Her lectures are her reading of a piece of paper, which is our online notes, and writes it on the board. It's more confusing listening to her lectures than teaching myself the material. Her tests are a printed version of our homework & she is no near tech savvy.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: F
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

In this class you have to teach yourself. She spends the first 20 minutes just trying to set up zoom and rushes everything. She doesn't even sound confident in her own lectures. If you want to learn anything about precalc do not take her!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
MTH154
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I've had one of the worst studying experience with her. She has no clue what she's doing most of the time. Every class is a text book word by word and she can't even do it properly. Sometimes she butchers the example and teach wrong material. Students have to even correct her. Not to mention her tech side, semester ends and none of the score is up.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
MTH154
Dec 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Roberts is very nice. Unfortunately, thats all there is to her. Shes VERY unclear w/ her her grading system, doesnt go by her syllabus or due dates, & just reads off the ppts provided by course. Doesnt go over anything & expects for you to know. & if you ask questions, shes very sarcastic & comes off rude by talking slower & louder.

1.0
4.0
MATH163
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 27, 2022

Avoid this professor for the sake of your GPA, time, money and sanity. She spent a full day and half going over the syllabus. She would teach the basic things most students already know while skipping all the material that is new to them. She made us login to Zoom to go over the lectures, even though it was an in-person class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH161
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2022

She is not teaching well and only writes from slide to board with no example.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
2.0
3.0
MATH154
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2022

I had to teach myself in this class and I am NOT good at math. I spent most of my time with the 24/7 tutoring service because she doesn't teach. Any questions you ask her will either leave you more confused or she will not answer it, despite talking. Exams are based off of the prompts, so memorize those and you should do well. She is nice though.

Test heavy
5.0
1.0
MATH161
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

She is fair for students who work hard and complete homework she assigned. pick her class, you will work yourself 90%.Lecture are Pearsons slides. She is traditional teacher with white board and noted during class. flexible with deadlines. She is a passion & kind teacher, she will care & respect when you show your dedication and effort in class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2024

Professor Roberts is a very sweet lady with high energy and a positive demeanor. Every question asked she answers incoherently. The entire semester, we copied her notes she handwrote on a projector. No practical application of any lesson. forbade calculators less than a week before the midterm because 2 problems were meant to be done without them.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
MTH162
Grade: B
May 9, 2024

Worst math I have ever met. Doesn't teach anything in class but copies from a power point without even explaining anything. You have to grade your own work and then make a spreadsheet in Excel and submit it. Doesn't teach anything. Doesn't have a clear plan for the class and is a mess. Never take this teacher if you want to learn anything.

1.0
2.0
MATH161
Grade: B
Aug 1, 2024

We have to do our own grading and submit it via an excel sheet. She spends more time talking about how she runs her class than actually teaching. She spent over an hour and a half one day before our midterm going over how to grade ourselves and work her excel sheet and spent only around 30 mins reviewing for the test. Save the trouble and don'ttake

1.0
4.0
MTH162
Grade: B-
Aug 5, 2024

This professor is awful. For our lectures she took some other professors power point and rather than project the power point she wrote down the slides ver batum which takes at least 10 minutes per class. She explains things poorly, does not know how to properly use her equipment, and never answers the questions you ask answering in a roundabout way

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MTH162
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2024

Avoid taking this class if you want to learn. Professor Roberts struggles to teach effectively, often relying on videos and handwritten notes rather than clear explanations. However, unstuck AI can be a helpful study tool.

1.0
5.0
MATH161
Grade: F
Dec 16, 2024

Worst math class I have ever taken. You Literally have to grade your own work for some reason which is horrible, us college students already barely have time. I didn't learn a single thing this semester. Save yourself don't take this class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: B
Jan 30, 2025

This teacher is the worst teacher I have ever met in my life. Her explanations are never clear. You can't even understand what homework she gives.She makes even the easiest topics seem extremely difficult. She deducts points for everything,assigns a lot of homework. If you don't have time to study on your own, never take this class,waste of money.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH161
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2025

This was the worst class I have ever taken. Every time you ask a question you are left more confused with her answer. There is a lot of homework but she does not make it clear where to find it and what to exactly is for a grade. She is clearly not savvy. Don't taken this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH161
Grade: B
May 28, 2025
Would take again

She is a fair professor for students who work hard and complete the homework she assigns. Lectures are based on Pearson slides, and she teaches in a traditional way using the whiteboard and writing notes during class. She's flexible with deadlines. Also, if you complete all the Pearson assignments and study for the exams, you do not to worry a bout

Inspirational
So many papers
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH161
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 29, 2025

Prof Roberts is a cute and silly lady, but this class was definitely rough I do not recommend you take this teacher for it. This class literally inspired me to quit school (i came back dw). Homework had no correlation to in-class lesson whatsoever. Quizes/Tests were hard, she allowed a lil notes sheet, but you had to teach yourself a lot.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MATH164
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 10, 2025

This professor seems super nice and all but for academic teaching and helpfulness, probably not the best. I could not understand her lectures at all and honestly with how confused I was on how to deal with the class, I was absent here and there. Personality-wise, she seemed really friendly, but you may want to find a more serious math course.

1.0
3.0
MATH161
Sep 13, 2025

She's a very nice professor. I'm currently in her class and she tends to repeat a lot of her notes like we went over the same thing for 3 classes in a row, and she's also very bad at explaining things, she just writes it down, we copy it, and just doesn't explain it well.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH161
Grade: A-
Oct 2, 2025

Would not recommend! She is very nice. Don't get me wrong. However, her teaching methods are not effective at all, and it just feels like I have learned nothing from her lectures. She repeats her notes a lot and isn't a good teacher!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MTH161
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2025

Never take this class again.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
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