very smart teacher, at times hard to understand b/c of her Italian accent but very willing to help any student who comes forward.

Pretty easy teacher if you stay on top of things. The homework is online, her exams are pretty easy (nothing not in the homework is on the exams). Lectures can be a tad boring yet for the most part it's not hard to understand or pay attention. And for the record, her accent isn't that bad at all. She's a smart lady, and helpful during office hours.

She is a very sweet lady and has never belittled the class. I had her for calculus which in my opinion she is excellent at. Her italian accent is nothing to worry about. She is not intimidating and if you go to her office hour she will help you if you are patient and wait you turn. If you do your homework, Take the class!

everyone is grading her way too hard. i was never good at math until her class. i felt she explained very well and was always open to help. she gets frustrated when the "college students" act liek 10 year olds. towards the end of class this eyar she gets mad at annoying e-mails. i got an 85 80 65 so far on the exams not bad for hating math...

Dr. Capursi is a brilliant mathematician. She is also one of the most helpful professors you could hope to have. She grades VERY fairly, giving partial credit and actually looking at the methods you use to find mistakes. You have to attend her classes to pass (as with any math). You have to show her your trying. She HATES cell phones in class.

Most people did not like Ms. Capursi, she can be kind of abrasive, but I think this was in response to disrespect from the students. After trying to take this class two times prior, I found her teaching style very helpful for the math retarded like myself. The TA was a major factor in my doing well in the class, but she was a good teacher too.

The content is easy and she explains it well (her accent is not that bad). Make sure you finish the homework before you take the quizzes & exams because if you practice the math you will ace everything - I did and I'm not a math person at all.

You can disregard the negative reviews. This class is simple if you put forth a bit of effort and she really is a sweet lady. Her accent is not that bad and she's easy to understand. I'm horrible at math and got a B, could have gotten an A if I applied myself a bit more. You can pass this class even if you consider yourself a failure at math. I did

These people are so stupid. Capursi is the best math teacher I've ever had. Her accent is fine and she speaks English clearly. She's very funny and takes time outside of class for review sessions. I'm horrible at math and got a B, it's really not that hard. Plus, its way easier than algebra.

Attendance to this class is not mandatory but the week that I missed was the test I failed. Capursi is really good at explaining the material in class, and the tests are mostly made up of what she shows you. A really good teacher.

Professor Capursi is not a bad professor, she is just straight to the point. She tells you exactly what she expects and how to prepare. Do the practice problems like she suggest and you'll do well. Also if you go to office hours she is helpfull and breaks it down. Don't get me wrong you have to put in the work but an A isnt impossible.

This class requires alot of studying... I never really attended class. MYMATHLAB.com will become ur best friend. she has an accent but its not unbearable. GOOD LUCK!

I cannot understand the comments on this site regarding Ms. Capursi. I found her accent quite tolerable, and her passion for math was very evident. You have to work in her class, but you should - it's a COLLEGE level course. I thought she was a good teacher.

Capursi is one of the nicest professor's I have had. She has a bit of an Italian accent, but is easy to understand. She explains material quite well and is available to help. Her quizzes are weekly unless theirs a test, but are easy. The tests are hard but she is very good about giving parital credit.

Great teacher. The comments from the lower level math classes are from students who obviously had her in a lecture hall. In her calc class, she makes sure that everybody gets a fair chance in passing and is focused on teaching. She is willing to commit time after class to help you learn and makes some fun games to help learn. Take her for calc!!

the comments on here are pretty unfair. it is a very well put together class. the course itself is not an easy one. but she is very helpful and she definitely knows what she is talking about.

Intelligent teacher, however she is more concerned with you punching the clock on time than you learning. Does *EVERYTHING* by the books, no exceptions. Does offer NC (Get an NC instead of failing) if you make a mistake, but she would rather give you an NC than help you pass. Good teacher with bad principles.

Class is hard especially since its online mostly has nothing to do with teacher she is extremely helpful and she cares she will go over test to make sure there was no mistakes shes really good at explainin most negatives comments are from people that didnt try PRECALc is hard but she makes it easier best teacher for this class no doubt

The downfall of every student is mymathlab because it has a "help me solve this" function. Students use it to get answers, not understand concepts. So when you get 100s on the HWs and quizzes, you don't really retain any information. If you go to class, take notes, and grind out problems you'll be fine. But you should do that for every class.

She has a little bit of an accent, but it's tolerable. She's very intelligent, but she goes about explaining things in the most confusing way possible, even the simple algebra stuff.

I took her for precalc. Do all your homework. You can stop the time on the quizzes if you just press the back button and come back to it! Go to her office hours often. Its actually a pretty hard class, I studied for it all the time and barely got an A.

Dr. Capursi is by far one of the best teachers in this school. She teaches math in a way that is very easy to understand. If you do the work, the quizzes, the homework, and actually study for the tests, you should be fine. She is always willing to help students. Overall, she is a wonderful teacher and I wish I could take her again.

Good Professor. Horrible class, but it's not her fault. She teaches well, but the material covered is extremely frustrating. You basically learn how to do the most involved algebra in the most long and tedious ways. Poor test grades are common due to simple mistakes made on 25 step problems. She is the best teacher for a crappy course. Hard C.

LOVED HER! She made sure to go back over all the homeworks to check if we should get partial credit. Class was a little hard, but nothing extreme.

Took her for pre-calc and never really attended classes because it was mainly an online course dealing with Math Labs. Took her again for Calc I and her tests were very fair, she is very clear on teaching material. Not as "intimidating" as other calc professors, slight accent but still easily understood. Highly recommended

barely ever attended class, it's mostly all just onlinee. nice teacher would totally recommend her. if you need her textbook email me at [email protected] :)

Her teaching style is aimed at confusing someone who is new to this concept of math. I took calc in HS (4 on the exam), so I knew Calc, but she really encompasses alot of non-understandable theory that may mess up someone who is just starting out. She doesn't grade very well and gets annoyed if your work on tests is sloppy.... Find a better prof.

She's a great teacher and you have homework every week. Tests are mostly from in class notes so definitely go to class. She has an accent that may be hard to hear from the back but you know the solution? Don't sit in the back. I would highly recommend her!

Good Teacher. Go to class, pay attention, and take notes. All of the work is online. Make sure to work on the hw until you have 100% because you have unlimited tries and it really helps your grade. Also, put in the effort to take the quizzes a couple times because your best grade is the only one that counts. Easy A!!!!!

Very Nice. She teaches hard classes, but if you attend and do your homework the class is passable. Don't think your just going to breeze through. I do not care who's teaching, this is difficult stuff. She does not make it anymore difficult than what it is.

I took this class in high school, so I pretty much knew all of the material coming in. She is a great teacher that is always willing to help anyone that asks for it. Calculus is definitely her strong suit.

Dr. Capursi is a good teacher. She has a little bit of an accent, but you get used to it. I took her for precalc, calc 2 and I'm signed up for her calc 3 class. She explains things well in class and then goes over several examples until the end of class. There aren't any curve balls on her tests. Most of her test questions were examples from class!

She is amazing. She grades tough, so be prepared to work and be ready for tests. But, she is the most willing and helpful teacher. I wish she was teaching my next math class! She is very thoughtful, and wants you to succeed....but again, do the work, ask for help, be ready to get the job done.

She is the best math professor I have ever had. She will bend over backwards for you and do everything [pssible to help you. she holds review sessions on sundays for the class and will work with you until you understand this. If you can take her do it! there is no one better

Calc 2 is difficult, regardless who is teaching it. She doesn't grade HW, but it is used for quiz and exam material. She will bend over backwards to help you. But, you have to let her know if you donâ??t understand something. She is very good about extending her office hours, if needed. She truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed.

Like others have said, Calc 2 is a difficult class but she lectures well and does a good job of explaining things, and her accent isn't hard to get used to. Homeworks are a little long but aren't unreasonable and she is very helpful if you're having trouble. If I make it to Calc 3 I'm definitely taking her class.

Very Good. Explains material very well. Everywhere that I saw her rating was bad so I thought I would contribute. She is a wonderful professor.

This professor is awesome.

Very good professor! Very intelligent, explains material well. Really wants to help her students. Calc II is difficult so you have to put in the work. If you want a good legitimate shot at an A and want to learn Calculus II, take this professor. My favorite professor by far!

My favorite professor! Dr. Capursi is very intelligent and caring. A good professor can mean many things, however she is truly one who increases knowledge and understanding.

As a CS major, the best math teacher I've had so far. She makes math crystal clear

A wonderful teacher, she cares about how thoroughly the class understands topics before moving on. She is clear as can be, typically deriving the important theorems used before defining them for you. Calc 2 is difficult, but if you want to be successful, she will guide you all the way through.

She is very nice and explains course material very well. Tests are mostly easy relative to the difficulty of the class. Best teacher I have had so far.

I took Calc 2 with her, and she's basically perfect and amazing. Her notes are highly organized and she explains things very clearly. Many kids thought the tests and quizzes were difficult, but she is generous with partial credit. I wish I'd known that you don't need the textbook. She's very nice and friendly. Best teacher ever!

This is the professor you want for any math class. If you're worried about her accent, don't be. You can understand everything she says. I wouldn't have mentioned it here if a bunch of ppl below me didn't. She is an amazing math professor. Definitely would take her for calc 3 if shes teaching it

Very clear and thorough with class problem examples. Very willing to help students out.

Dr. Capursi is a phenomenal professor. She taught Calc II in the easiest possible way. Not too many quizzes and her tests are based mostly on the homework problems. Study. In order to do well in her class you have to practice. Would take her for Calc III if she was teaching it. She is also helpful and very funny.

She is a great teacher! She is super clear and nice about partial credit. Calc 2 is hard so don't expect to get good grades without studying or doing the extra problems for practice. She is helpful in office hours if you need her and she is also super nice. She is my favorite math teacher so far.

Dr. Capursi if a phenomenal professor and wonderful human being. Breaks down concepts very well. Holds decent review sessions. Shows great care for each and every one of her students. She's a very approachable person and teaches extremely well, I highly recommend her.

Very good teaching method, reminds me of high school IB Math, as most of the material is the same and I had an amazing high school math teacher. She is very clear about everything, and works out a lot of examples. If a person is confused and does unwell, it is complete his or her's fault, not Dr. Capursi. I would take her again.

I love this professor! She is amazing and really gets involved with her students. I hated geometry before her class, and now I have such a respect for the subject. My only regret is that she doesn't teach any classes above this one so I won't be able to take her again. Great lectures, clear instruction, great feedback, clear study guides. Take her!

Wonderfully helpful. Will go out of her way to make sure you succeed if she sees you are making an effort. Very tough grader, especially on the quizzes. It's hard to study for this class because the book is a little different than what she teaches, however without the book I would have been completely lost.

It's a hard class. She is a good teacher but a very harsh grader. You can know all the material and still get a C or a D on the test. STUDY

Had her for Calc 2 & 3, explains things very well, she can be tough with grading but if you do her study guides for exams and practice your notation you can get an A on any test

It's Finite Math online, it's exactly what you'd expect. She's a great teacher though&gives lots of good feedback on your assignments and has a lot of examples on webcourses. However, beware of MyMathLabs, because you're going to have a good amount of homework due each week, plus a quiz and a class activity. Just try and you'll pass this class. :)

This is a really hard class in itself, but I love Capursi as a professor. She explains things very well, and does a lot to engage the class. She is always in her office, so I went to her office hours a couple times a week. Her exams are hard, and she grades pretty tough, but fair. She really cares about her students,

Tough grader and no extra credit. But she's very dedicated to help you learn and takes the time to tend to your needs. Engages the students with learn then solve problems. You have to do the homework if you want to pass, only worth 7% of grade but will help tons on understanding. Really kind and sweet, brought cookies to destress students on final.

I had Capursi for Calc 2 & 3, tough courses but she makes them easy if you go to lecture. One of the best at visualizing the material. The exams can be tough but you can get a lot of partial credit on a wrong answer if you can show your work well.

She is a great professor, and makes calc 3 about as clear as possible. Does her best to avoid a lot of the difficult things from calc 2 like trig sub and IBP, and teaches it mostly based off of a strong calc 1 foundation. If you see yourself struggling by the first exam, talk to her. She is very understanding and informative.

Despite being an online class, Professor Capursi is usually available to answer any kind of questions that you may have. She's very understanding about any issues that you may have with accessing material or scheduling a test. Would definitely take again!

Out of a bunch of math professors I have taken, she was the best. Let it be feedback or in class discussion, you won't ever have to leave the classroom with an unanswered question.

This is one of the best professors. She really cares for her students and if you go to her office hours she will take as long as it takes to help you understand the material. I took her for her first semester teaching Calc 1 and she was great and really helped me pass this difficult class.

Taking Calc 1 with Dr. Capursi isn't bad. She goes over the basics of calculus which if you pay attention you'll do fine. There's a good amount of homework , attendance is graded. There's weekly recitation quizzes and 3 major tests + the final. At the end of the course she drops the two of lowest grades for: Homework, Quizzes and Attendance.

Professor Capursi does an excellent job of simplifying complex calculus topics into easy to understand concepts. She provides a practice exam and tells you what topic is going to be tested on the quiz. Homework does take alot of time to complete so be sure to start it early so you can ask questions as needed. Overall, she is very helpful.

Professor Capursi is truly amazing. If you have never taken calculus before do not be afraid. She is very accessible during office hours, and ensures that you understand the material. She posts practice tests so you can be prepared, and quiz topics are also posted. Attendance is graded. Do not make the mistake of taking any other professor.

AMAZING professor. Pros: A ton of office hours, she is super nice and is extremely helpful with anything. Gives out very useful practice test before every test (3 Tests + Final). Lectures are mandatory with IClicker grades but lectures are good. Cons: Test are very short (9 questions) partial credit is given but I found it hard to get an A on them

She is competent and compassionate but not easy - she treats her students fairly and provides them with all the necessary resources to pass. There's a reason for the fail rate 50% fail rate, but if you show up to class, do homework problems, and study for the 3 exams and comprehensive final using practice problems you WILL pass.

I did the problems in the book that were not required. I don't know why she gets a bad rap. I found her easy to understand and super helpful after hours. There's only so much time during class hours. You have to work on it outside of class.

Her lectures make sense and she tries to explain how to think through each type of problem. She gives a lot of practice material like review tests. However, there are only three tests and they're only 9 questions so if you screw up it will hurt. She treats everyone fairly and the material on quizzes and tests isn't too hard.

She's not a bad professor like some say. The class does move kinda fast, but her lectures are pretty good and she teaches well. There's a lot of homework every week. Quiz every Friday on concepts learned that week (usually like 1/2 questions). If you've taken Calc before, then this class will be fine for you.

Homework is online, but it's not too bad. Really good at explaining the math concepts and is available outside of class for questions. Overall, a very helpful and kind professor.

Dr. Capursi is a great professor, she explains in details and is very accessible outside of class. Her tests are pretty hard but they're from the department, and her TA grades them. I'm not good at math but I understand better when she explains it. Do the syllabus q's and if you don't understand something GET HELP FAST!.

This is an easy class as long as you put in the effort. You can't expect to get a good grade by being lazy in this class. Homework and a quiz every week, but they really help your grade, and you get 5 attempts for both until you get your best grade! Tests are almost identical to the homework so use those to study. Need iClicker for participation

Prof. Capursi was amazing for Finite Math. As someone who has struggled with math their entire life, she made it easy to understand and even enjoyable sometimes. Teaches you just what you need to know, nothing more, nothing less. She uses IClickers, but it does help you to learn. Go to class, and you're pretty solid.

Capursi was a great professor. She cares and wants to answer every question. Uses iClicker as participation and attendance grades daily. Do your homework and quizzes on time and its easy to get a good grade.

I took her Calc 2 class because I wanted to refresh on my calc 2 from high school. Although it was a refresher, I did find many of her lectures extremely clear and helpful with whatever I was shaky on. Additionally, she is one of the math advisors (I just added a math major) and was extremely knowledgeable in the requirements and very supportive.

I LOVED Capursi as my calc 2 professor, granted she was tough with notation and did in class quizzes over zoom, she makes it VERY easy to understand the topics. She was always very quick to respond to emails and offer help. Overall very caring and genuinely wants you to do well so she offers practice tests. If you don't know who to take TAKE her!

Best professor I have ever had just gives a lot of hw assignments but they teach you everything. Exams werent horrible she teaches you everything you need to know on the exams. Reccommend if you actually want to learn cus you will not pass if you just wing it.

Zoom lectures were required to attend, the class has homework (can be up to 35 questions) and a quiz due each week. The notes and examples helped, I never used the textbook but it's on mylabs math so you have to purchase it to do the homework, quizzes, and tests. The professor was nice and let us out of the zoom on time.

Zoom lectures are required to attend. Easy class but some topics are tedious to understand. Professor is super compassionate and understanding. Shes an absolute gem.

Best math professor I've ever had. She is very passionate and explains things clearly. As long as you attend class, pay attention, and take notes, you'll be alright. She is also really finnicky on proper notation (equal signs, integral signs, etc.)

You get out of this class what you put into it. Calc 2 is rumored to be one of the hardest math classes, and she will work with you to the degree that you will work with her. This class is test heavy, tests making up about 60%. Tests have good feedback. Office hours are incredibly helpful. Lots of webassign hw. Lots of time out of class working.

Participation points in this class! Listen, this CLASS is hard-- meaning the subject, but taking it with Maria helps you understand it much clearer. She's an awesome teacher and a down to earth woman. She responds quick, but understand she has a heavy workload too so be patient, but take the class in strides. She'll make sure you end with an A!

Great professor! She offers a lot of office hours and is willing to work with students. Your grade is heavily reflected on your test scores but fortunately one does get dropped. Calc 2 requires a lot of practice and outside the classroom work but is doable. Would recommend Dr. Capursi for anyone who really is looking to understand the math.

Calc 2 is a very hard class, but Capursi is there to help. If you put in the work and go to office hours she will make sure you understand the material.

This teacher is very kind and has a lot of time to help students individually. She cares about her students and wants everyone to understand the material. She clearly outlines how the grading will work. I recommend her to anyone that wants to take the class.

Either quiz or test weekly. Both homework and pre-homework. Examples in class prepare you for the exams. Being a tougher class in my opinion, obviously more studying was necessary outside of the four hours a week she teaches material. How much time you put into this class shows. Always willing to help. Participation only if you do bad on exams.

Very caring professor. Will stay after class (or during office hours) and just discuss maths. Content was fairly simple. Homework wasn't collected. Tests weren't too difficult.

Very good lectures and teacher, she is very compassionate about math and will answer any question you have. She is a bit strict with notation but gives a good amount of partial credit. There's either a quiz or a test every week and the 4 tests + final count for 80% (one of the four tests gets dropped). I would definitely take her again if i can.

I really loved her, she is a great professor. Her lectures were very clear and helpful and 100% helped you prepare for the exams. She provides practice exams that helped me a great deal. My only complaint is that she isnt my professor for MAC2313.

Although she failed me last year, she's still my favorite professor.

Probably the best Calc professor Ive ever taken. I didn't learn much from the lectures but when I went to the office hours , she helped a lot. Went to the office hours more than class to be honest. Passed every Quiz and Exam but exams are weighted way more than anything so be careful.

Even if I had failed this class I would retake it with her. She taught the material really well and cared a lot about her students. Her office hours are amazing!! Make sure you go to her office hours she works through problems with everyone in a group and helps with the homework problems as well.

Dr Capursi is a great professor and truly the heart of Calc 2 on campus. If you are struggling with the class she will help you as she cares about all her students. Lectures are clear and she is always fair with the homework assignments and quizzes. If you have to take MAC 2312, take it with Dr Capursi!

Ms Capursi was definitely the best professor I've had so far. 3/4 lectures were mandatory each week, and she didn't have nearly as many quizzes as the other calc profs. Her lectures were really good, and she always explained things thoroughly if you didn't understand. She's pretty much always available outside of class hours if you need extra help.

Would 100% take this professor if you are a major that doesn't require math! Class is fairly easy and has none of that "calculus" garbage public school drilled into my brain. Dr. Capursi is very caring and does her best to make you pass. Only complaint is that the 80 minute lectures got a little boring towards the end. Class material is very easy.

Profesor Capursi is a wonderful teacher. Math is my weakest subject, and I was afraid I would fail, but she was very helpful and had plenty of office an hour as well as offered practice tests and extra credit. I would recommend anyone taking math to take her if they can!

I was very nervous to take this class as someone who struggles with math. She was honestly a great professor and tried her best to make sure we understood the content. Exams took a very long time to be graded (upwards of ~2.5 weeks) but that is my only true complaint. She's a great professor and I would take her class again.

Dr. Capursi is a great professor, I did have some negative interactions with her though. She called me out in front of the whole classes while I was looking at information for classes for the next semester. Besides that she is a great professor and does care for you passing her class. I recommend her if you struggle with math, shes very helpful.

Exams make up almost your entire grade. HW and quizzes barely affected final grade. She explains everything very clearly and accurately and is an excellent lecturer

She gives great lectures and homework is representative of the quizzes she gives. Homework has unlimited tries and the professor is very helpful. Lectures do get boring at times but her notes are easy to follow and the curriculum isn't too hard. Great if you are not a math person!

Professor Capursi holds office hours for MAC 2313 which are extremely helpful. Even though this was an online course, she holds in-person office hours in which she'll help you until you understand. She cares about her student's success and will help them get through even the toughest Calc 2 material. If she were teaching MAC 2313 I'd enroll for her

Such a sweet professor! Extremely clear and concise lectures. Very fair and generous grader.

Such an amazing professor, this is UCF's first time hosting MGF1130 but she's done an amazing job with this course so far. She has a genuine care for her students and their success, and she tries to incorporate the students into the lectures instead of just reading powerpoints for an hour+. Please take her and show her support!

Professor Capursi is a caring instructor who explains concepts clearly. While the exams are heavily weighted, her office hours are extremely helpful. For studying, I found Unstuckstudy and the free textbook to be great resources.

This is a truly Kind and caring professor who'll help with what you need and has many office hours. If you are dedicated, you will pass. She is fair, tough sometimes but that's the class not her, but completely fair nothing extreme. She cares and wants us to pass. Lots of in class exercises, she made Taylor series fun, she's a great lecturer.

Prof Capursi was great for Calc 3. She cares how the students do and gives many resources for success. It may be tougher in the course if you dont have a good understanding of calc 1 and 2, but if you study to know the concepts, go to lectures, and office hours if needed, you can succeed. textbook is free, homework not free but not too expensive.