3.4

Marjorie F. Karwowski

Mathematics - Valencia College - East and West Campus

3.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
108
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

108

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What Students Say

WORST teacher I've ever had

1105 - 2.0 rating

When ever you need help, she takes a long time to respond to your emails

MAC1105 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

67%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 40 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 5
B+: 4
B-: 4
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Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
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Clear grading criteria (5)
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Reviews (108)
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MAT1033
May 16, 2007

very helpful, very clear...nice lady..loved her class...until now, i could never understand anything to do with math..mrs.karwowski explained everything until you understood it..great teacher.

5.0
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MAT1105
Jun 6, 2007

Awesome Teacher! the best Math teacher I have ever had.

2.0
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MAT1033
Jun 12, 2007

I felt that starting this class the professor was difficult to understand. She would jump into things without the fundamentals. After being in her class and I feel that she needed to take more time to explain the material in depth. Maby because this was a summer course she didn'have the time to teach the way i needed.

1.0
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MAT1033
Aug 24, 2007

omg this lady is so spaced out. She reminds me of Jan Brady from The Brady Bunch. She is a nice lady but takes forever to get to the point and when you talk to her it's like talking to a deer caught in headlights.

2.0
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MAT1105
Nov 4, 2007

HATE THIS CLASS. she is extremly boring, rude and horrible at teaching. She confuses herself, and kinda is in her own world all the time.

2.0
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MAC1105
Nov 6, 2007

This teacher, by far, is the worst math teacher I've ever had. In fact, I would go so far as to say the worst teacher I've ever had in general. Math may not be my subject but I have never suffered so much in a nath class. She talks WAY too fast, gets annoyed when you ask questions, expects you to understand it immediately and her tests are brutal.

3.0
2.0
MATH1105
Nov 14, 2007

She may be a little spaced out but she is deffinatly a good teacher. She is very nice and is willing to take her own time to help you out. The best part of the class is that you have a great workbook that you use the whole semester, which is extremely helpful. The textbook is barely needed and you dont have to do the homework.

4.0
2.0
MATH1033
Nov 19, 2007

She talks about random stuff sometimes. But she is really good teacher. And her teaching method really helps you understand the material. Because I was never making A's and B's on my math test on the regular before taking her. So if you want a good grade take her. Plus you don't even need the book because we hardly used it.

5.0
2.0
MAT1033
Dec 22, 2007

Mrs. K is a great prof. She has a diffrent approach to teaching and it works. You learn, absorb and understand. Everything tought in class is based on what will be on the test. No surprises. On line HW not mandatory. You control the outcome of your grade. I'm taking her again and so is half my class so that speaks volumes in itself!!

5.0
1.0
MATH1105
Dec 26, 2007

She's such a great teacher. Very helpful and easy. Math is not my subject but I got an A in her class. Homework is not mandatory but if u do it can count as an extra test grade. Easy to understand. Definitely recommend her.

2.0
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MAC1105
Jan 10, 2008

horrrrrrrible teacher! not helpful at all... goes at to fast of a pace... do your homework, its not mandatory but its 100 pts extra credit. shes an air head!

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Jan 24, 2008

mrs. K is amazing; her test are easy; she very helpful always going over the material; doesnt give a midterm; and your final is just like any other test; nuthing serious. i took her for begining, intermediate and college algebra passed each class with a A

2.0
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MAT1105
Mar 14, 2008

Very Nice Lady. But Totally not helpful or understanding. I would NOT recommend her if you are slow at math. She is very fast pase moving.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Mar 21, 2008

She makes mistakes all of the time and our class is always correcting her. Do your homework because its 3 extra credit points to your test and also if you dont do it, you wont know what the hell you are doing. Im pretty good at math so can teach myself what she doesnt, so if math isnt your thing DO NOT TAKE!!

2.0
5.0
MAC1005
May 2, 2008

This professor is rediculous. Her tests were pretty hard and she was not helpful AT ALL! I asked her for help and she didn't. Homework is not mandatory, but its 3 extra credit points. She barely uses the textbook, and mainly uses worksheets. I studied extremely hard for the final based on her study guide, and it was something completely different.

4.0
2.0
MATH1033
Jun 13, 2008

Mrs. Karwowski was such a great teacher! I never felt the need to write anything on this website because people who write bad things about a teacher are really taking out their anger on them for their very own failure. If you complain about a teacher its only cause you failed, they did not fail you. IN THAT NOTE, i think she was a very kind lady

1.0
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MAC101N
Jul 8, 2008

she is an absolutely awful teacher!! i am actually good at math but her class was just horrible!she said i was allowed to miss 4 days for surgery with a note and then withdrew me when i actually did!!she is so spaced out all the time you just wanna laugh at her, that was the only good thing in there! dont take her unless you want 75 mins of misery!

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jul 28, 2008

For those who are not really good at math, this class is DEFINITELY not recommended. She goes too fast and if ur having trouble in the class and ask for help, she just spaces out and answers what concerns her. The textbook is barely used because she teaches her own way, and you MUST! do the homework if you want some pts. Good luck!

1.0
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MAC1033
Dec 15, 2008

Took her for intermediate.If you arent good at math DONT take her.She doesnt know how to teach.Makes mistakes all the time(students have to correct her!)she doesnt curve, she failed me and I had a 69.8%.Her tests are fairly easy tbh IF you study with someone ELSE, NOT HER,but thats the only good thing with her,they arent tricky like other teachers.

4.0
2.0
MAT0024
Dec 23, 2008

P Marjorie is really sweet girl, if u are not good at Math, don't take her. She gave just a few extra credit mx 3 points 4 each chapter. She's really fast, so if u have doubts u have to go to SPA, or get help. I study really hard for pass the class and I pass; but was b/c I got extra help and spend time separately. have an ad, but she's not serious

1.0
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MATH1105
Mar 4, 2009

OMG...MAKE UR SELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT TAKE HER IF U WANT TO HAVE A NICE SEMESTER SHE WOULD BECOME UR NIGHT MARE.....TRUST ME .....SHE DOES NOT BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANSES, TAKES OFF POINTS FOR EVERYTHING EVEN FOR BREADING...do not take her she is not good. always behind of her desk and she do not interact with the students at all.....

1.0
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MAC1105
Apr 28, 2009

Omg, like seriously one of the most airheaded professors ever! shes the most forgetable professor! forgets all the time!

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
May 1, 2009

Yeah, if you arent a pro at math or if its been awhile since you've taken a math class, avoid this teacher. I was so lost in her class. I havent had a math class in 5 yrs and I was absolutely lost. Forget asking for help, it wont happen. She is an airhead! If you already know EXACTLY what you are doing, she might not be so bad. Overall, avoid her.

4.0
2.0
MAT1033
Jun 2, 2009

Very good teacher! I have NEVER been good in math and I understand EVERYTHING with her. I don't get all the bad ratings for her. She is NOTHING like the previous ratings. She goes over questions if you ask her and she explains everything in a very practical way that you can understand.

5.0
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MAC1005
Oct 26, 2009

This lady knows her stuff. I suck at math but I've been making A's on all my tests thanks to her instruction.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Oct 28, 2009

EXCELLENT TEACHER! DONT HAVE TO BUY THE $150 BOOK... JUST GET THE $3 BLUE BOOK THAT SHE WROTE AND THE WORKBOOK THAT SHE ALSO WROTE! REALLY KNOWS HER STUFF! BARELY ANY HW.... YOU'LL LEARN A LOT!!!!!!!!

4.0
3.0
MATMAT
Mar 8, 2010

real kool teacher,you should take her. theres no reason any one hould pass her class.

5.0
2.0
MAT0024
May 21, 2010

This professor is amazing! I had an SL leader in her class as well, Rebecca, and she too was awesome! You don't have to buy the textbook. Online homework was very easy to follow. She helps you in every way she can while explaining new material. Very sweet woman. I'm taking her again for the next math! Got an A in her class!Just do your work.

3.0
4.0
MAT0024
Jun 20, 2010

She is very ditzy. Cutest thing ever, but she makes a lot of mistakes. pretty good teacher over all though. she does not use a book. the only downside is she doesnt stress enough how important the homework is online. DO IT OR YOURE LOST! shes silly, but a good teacher. i recommend her! if you have questions, she will gladly help.

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jul 8, 2010

She talks slow and clear. You can't really BS your way out of any general ed class, so try your best and you will get an A. Only her final is multiple choice. No quizzes and little homework. She made the textbook and it's $8.00 at the book store. Homework is only two pages due at the day of the test. She's really nice and is available to help you

3.0
3.0
MAC1055
Aug 12, 2010

If you are not good at math, don't take this prof. It's really frustrating, she does examples really fast although she is always willing to help.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Aug 15, 2010

Math isn't my strongest subject and i managed to get an A in the class. If you catch any errors in the book that she made for the class, she'll give you extra credit.

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Oct 27, 2010

Excellent Instructor, at first I wasn't sure about not having a traditional txt.bk. but found it to be much easier because it streamlines new content. Less overwhelming. Worked hard, but learned a lot. Highly recommend this Professor.

2.0
2.0
CLLGEALG
Dec 14, 2010

Terrible. Super unorganized. Her answer keys give wrong answers, so even if you try to do the extra help exercises, they're useless. She doesn't teach, just does a problem & hopes you understand. Jumps back & forth. Absolutely terrible. Don't take her if you can't teach yourself the information, because she can't teach.

1.0
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MAT0024
Dec 30, 2010

Not for students that actually need to be taught. She may be good at reviewing for those of you that know what you are already doing.I even had a student advisor advise me NOT to take her. A little too late but....

4.0
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MAT0024
May 3, 2011

No need to buy textbook, she uses a work book w/ everything you need. I hated math my entire life and got an A in her class! She's really easy going and cracks jokes. Very helpful-she'll stay on a problem until everyone gets it. Tests werent too bad, but go to class because she moves fast. Overall, good math experience for being out of school 4 yrs

5.0
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MAT0024
May 21, 2011

Exellent teacher!! never thought I could be an A student in math..very easy to understand, and always willing to answer questions, even before test time.The only thing is working on the online homwk that is alittle boring but it count as a test grade, so is worth it. I really recommend this teacher

5.0
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MAT1033
May 25, 2011

This teacher is amazing!!! She makes math understandable and fun to every student!! I've always hated math until this professor. She explains every problem step by step. If you attend class there is no excuse to fail this class. I've taken her for Pre,Begnning,Intermediate Algebra! Def going to take her for College Algebra!

5.0
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MAT1033
Sep 24, 2011

...excellant teacher. ...explained topics clearly. If you attend class every day and do the homework she requires, you will do well. ...nice looking lady, especially for a math teacher.

5.0
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MAC1105
Oct 11, 2011

She's a really nice professor. She makes the subject kind of easy, and she tries to give or show some easy tricks to certain problems in it for better understanding. She doesn't give no homework, but plenty of extra credits to boost your grade up for sure. Very helpful. I would recommend her to take.

5.0
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MAC1105
Oct 11, 2011

She's a really nice professor. She makes the subject kind of easy, and she tries to give or show some easy tricks to certain problems in it for better understanding. She doesn't give no homework, but plenty of extra credits to boost your grade up for sure. Very helpful. I would recommend her to take.

5.0
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MAC1105
Oct 11, 2011

She's a really nice professor. She makes the subject kind of easy, and she tries to give or show some easy tricks to certain problems in it for better understanding. She doesn't give no homework, but plenty of extra credits to boost your grade up for sure. Very helpful. I would recommend her to take.

5.0
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DM0028
Feb 16, 2012

She is helpful,knows her stuff & makes it interesting. Sometimes she can get a little ditzy but its mostly because she may forget something small. Its actually funny and makes it more enjoyable. She shows you pretty good short cuts that are very helpful in passing the state exam. I had major personal issues and still passed! #tears-Randy

4.0
1.0
MAC1105
Feb 16, 2012

easiest class i have ever taken. if you actually know anything about math, you will be bored to tears, but that's just what they teach in college algebra at valencia apparently. she's a very nice lady, only asks you to buy workbooks (cost $40 for both) but you MUST have them. tests are easy. must have graphing calculator.

3.0
3.0
MAT0028
Mar 28, 2012

Good professor, and a good way of teaching.

5.0
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MAT0012
Jun 18, 2012

She's a great teacher also super funny. She's really sweet too. Not strict at all! I would deff take her class again!

5.0
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MAT0028
Jun 25, 2012

Super nice teacher!Wants you to pass the class, really cares about her students. Is always free to help you and will help you with any problem till you get it. Funny and makes math fun. Would recommend her!!

5.0
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MAT1030
Aug 17, 2012

She was such a nice teacher. Always explains things. Very funny too. She is always willing to help a student understand.

3.0
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MAT0028
Oct 17, 2012

Super easy! I hate math and have never been good at it. She goes at a slow enough pace for you to understand. Basically complete the 7 modules with 100%'s and you you dont have to have a passing score on your exam. Very easy.

1.0
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MAC1105
Nov 28, 2012

Terrible teaching style, doesn't want to help out her students

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Nov 28, 2012

Worst teacher, if you want to actually pass algebra don't take her

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5.0
MAC1105
Nov 28, 2012

So rude, the dean will tell you that she struggled in algebra too. Doesn't know this subject.

1.0
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MAC1105
Nov 28, 2012

When ever you need help, she takes a long time to respond to your emails. She will take off points on ur tests if you leave even 2min early.

2.0
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MAC1105
Apr 18, 2013

she is an ok teacher . does nto do extra credit does not have any other assignments to help your grade. she does not open up homework assignments to redo them towards the end of the semester.rarely use textbook just had to buy it to get online code

3.0
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MAC1105
Apr 23, 2013

While she isn't the worst teacher in the world, you can find one much better. Strict on attendance, moved so fast through lectures that I couldn't take notes, tests are NON calculator which makes them incredibly difficult, feels like you are taking a new test every week, and the online hw component is incredibly frustrating. 5 tests per semester

1.0
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MAC0028
Apr 29, 2013

The class was easy but she is unorganized and is very rude to students when they have questions or they don't understand the way she explains things. She has her own way of teaching and is very condescending to students.

1.0
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MAC1105
Aug 26, 2013

Horrible teacher, doesn't know the subject well enough to teach it.. not willing to help her students. do not take her!

5.0
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MAT0028C
Nov 13, 2013

A really good math teacher, I highly recommend taking her for Dev 2 and college Algebra. Very helpful and easy.

5.0
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MAT0028C
Dec 16, 2013

Great professor, I don't understand why she has such a low rating. She's funny and makes the class interesting, I highly recommend her for developmental 2 math students.

4.0
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MAT0028
Mar 17, 2014

Not the most organized professor but she knows her stuff. Had different methods to solve the equations which helped a lot. I recommend her :)

4.0
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MAC1105
Grade: C
Mar 17, 2014

Ms Kawoski is really nice. I struggle with math but she helped me. She cowrote the book, kind of cool. Bit disorganized but knows her stuff. Cares about her studnents. Book has lots of examples and her test questions are the same type.

2.0
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MAC1105
Grade: B+
Mar 18, 2014

Teaches in a very unorganized manner. One moment she is working on a problem, then she goes off on a rant about something off topic. She is very inconsistent with problem solving and tends to make more mistakes than the students. Math is not a subject to have sloppy tendencies. You never use the book and are basically paying $80+ for a code.

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Apr 17, 2014

Good teacher! She isnt boring, and even though she's strict on attendance, its a class you really dont mind going to.. she makes mistakes sometimes but just laughs it off and shes really laid back and nice. She really cares about students doing well on the tests so she makes sure to tell you what to study, do the homework! Definitely take her

2.0
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MAC1105
Nov 7, 2014

Worst professor I've EVER had. Two times we had to take the test in the testing center before she even finished the lecture for the lessons that were on the test. Quizzestests are non-calculator and there's no make-ups no matter what. 5 people in my class alone got caught cheating on a test and were forced to drop the class. DON'T TAKE HER!!!!

3.0
4.0
20546
Grade: B-
Nov 7, 2014

I showed up to class EVERY time and still didn't understand. I bought the textbook that she wrote (that had a lot of mistakes btw). Don't by the textbook and be sure to teach yourself things as well bc she doesn't go over everything that's on the tests. Tests are non-calculator and homework is online. Very hard, if not impossible to get an A.

2.0
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1105
Nov 12, 2014

WORST teacher I've ever had. Doesn't know math well enough to teach it. She wrote the book which also has mistakes. She's very ditzy and doesn't even answer the question you are asking. All the homework is online and she puts the answers in wrong therefore it is impossible to get right answers on some questions. DO NOT TAKE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!!

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2014

She's an average teacher. Her test are hard but if you do your homework before the test then it shouldn't be that hard. Grades purely on test and quizzes. Willing to help with your homework after class.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2014

Professor Karwowski wasn't the best at teaching, she got confusing at times and made more than a few occasional errors however I found that her teaching was very clear and I understood almost every assignment. If you complete the homework prior to quizzes and tests there shouldn't be a problem passing, but pay attention!

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jan 3, 2015

I am horrible at math and I ended this class with a B. I ended with a 79 and she bumped it up at the end for me. If you go to class and do the homework the tests aren't that bad. There are no surprises on the tests, she prepares you for everything. She drops your lowest test score and replaces it with you HW grade. I would take her again for math!

3.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2015

She's really sweet but her teaching isn't the best. She would begin to explain something but then realize she messed up and then would start all over, which really confused most of the class. I would recommend taking if you're already good at math. Do the homework and ask questions and you should be fine.

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Nov 14, 2015

I have been out of math for 3 years and i am terrible at math, and her class wasn't that bad. She is fair with grading. If she sees you put in effort and that you're really trying she will help you out. She always did a review before the test, and she basically tells you what to expect on the test.

5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2015

The class was very good i would recommend this professor to everyone not just because she explains everything before the test , but also because she drops the test in which you got the lowest score . I enjoyed taking classes with her don't pay attention to those comments from 3 years ago.

4.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2016

Very Straight forward, Well structured. If you don't pass, you didn't put in the work.

2.0
2.0
MATH1033
Grade: C+
May 4, 2016

Honestly an easy grader, easy class but she's very rude. I email her, she doesn't answer, see her around school, she blatantly ignores you. Will not bump or help your grade

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

Karwowski is a great teacher. She goes over what is important in the chapters, and has her own way of doing certain math problems which may or may not be easier, depending on the person. She grades very leniently, the final was on the last chapter. She is very helpful if you have trouble understanding something.

4.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

homework is based on everything she goes over in class. few in class quizzes, tests are taken in the testing center. easy A & helpful

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Sep 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She teaches so quickly!! I can't see how people keep up with her in class I have her this semester and regardless if the lesson is easy or not she zooms through everything as if she's in a rush. Nice lady but needs to slow her role so we better understand the material at hand.

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Never had a teacher that bases 1105 as if you were in her 1033C (but you weren't) and should already know the information, since she teaches it in her 1033C class. She teaches way to quick, can't get everything written down & she's onto the next problem, forget trying to ask a question. Students have to correct her constently!!

3.0
2.0
MAC1033
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Just makes things TOO simple in class in comparison to the homework requires. Says that equations will be on the tests, but they're not. Forgets a lot of what she says she's going to do. Tells us some things won't be on the test that are. She is funny but I still feel unprepared for possibly a tougher teacher for my next algebra class.

Participation matters
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is a great math professor, however she needs to slow down when she teaches. I'm not going to blame her for the poor grade I received but she needs to help her students more. The homework and test are nothing alike and the homework is also ten times harder than the actual test.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: D+
Dec 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you don't like math and do better when you haven a good professor, I'd recommend taking someone else. Too fast, doesn't thoroughly explain things, often makes mistakes when explaining, puts stuff on tests that she doesn't really teach us, a lot of homework, hard grader.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Aug 8, 2017
Would take again

She takes the time to explain the topic thoroughly if students didn't understand, she's very helpful and her tests are very easy if you study and pay attention in class. There is a lot of homework that helps for the tests and a few quizzes. Take a lot of notes and the class should be a breeze. The final is not cumulative!!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Professor is very thorough and clear. The only thing I can complain about is that the homeworks online can be more complicated than what she teaches in class. She'll explain it to you if you ask her though. She also does an exam review which is awesome. Would take her again.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Had her for College Algebra. Makes you take the tests in the testing center, but dedicates a day during each chapter to do a full review (very helpful). She gives tons of short cuts and explains everything so even a dummy could understand it. Lots of homework but its math, what do you expect? She drops your lowest quiz AND test grade at the end.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Would take again
5.0
1.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

She's an amazing professor for intermediate and I'm taking her again for college algebra and Im so excited! She's straightforward about every test and quiz and doesn't make us do more than we have to to prepare for the tests. If youre stuck, shed be glad to help you out!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C-
Apr 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Karwowski was a good teacher. I took College Algebra, make sure you know what you were doing in Intermediate Algebra. She assumes you know a lot of things from Intermediate by heart. Tests are taken in testing center, grades heavy. She makes mistakes often. You'll pass the class by paying attention and staying off your phone. Good teacher

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Pay attention, take notes, and show up. That's all you need to do to get an A in her class. She makes math easy.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MAC1005
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I'd recommend you do not take her ESPECIALLY if math isn't your best subject. Tests are weighted very heavily (75% of grade). You have to buy an $80 access code to do the homework that doesn't help your grade in the slightest. Sloppy and fast during lectures and overall just a very boring and tough class that I wish I saved my money on and not took

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2019
Would take again

She's an amazing professor. Many classmates says she's tough. But with math, you need to do a lot of practices. If you are not a math genius, don't expect to master every test. You have to do the practice questions! She said when she was in college, she did every single question on the text book. And I did the same and I get good scores.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

She is the best algebra professor ever! She makes things super easy to understand and breaks everything down! Come to class and she basically gives you the answers for the test and quizzes!! She is very nice too! Highly recommend her! Coming to classpass

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MAC1110
Grade: A
May 29, 2019
Would take again

Professor Karwowski was a great math teacher. I HATE math, but she was very understanding and tried to simplify everything that she could. Though her tests were a bit difficult, and some of the homework was lengthy, if you do the work you will get an A, just as I did, even if you don't like math. I highly recommend her as a teacher. :)

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Sep 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER!!! She is super sloppy, does NOT at all explain how she solves problems. She just assumes that you know how to do the problems. She is super cocky!!! Her test and homework are extremely hard and she is not easy on grading at all.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jan 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Math has never been my strongest subject but this class REALLY made me work and stress. 87% of the class was graded by tests and quizzes. So if you're not a great test taker, I wouldn't recommend taking this class. Although, professor Karwowski cared about her students and made her effort to help us pass.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MAC1005
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2020
Would take again

Math has never been my strong subject and it always intimidated me. I took the 6 week summer class online (I figured I'd shorten my suffering). I'll tell you this: Prof. Karwowski explains things so well and is always open to help after class. She wrote the book she uses for the class. For the first time in my life I actually understand math.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAT1105
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Karwowsky is Great! Of course it's not an easy class and you have to do the work, but she really tries to make it as easy as possible. On word problems she practically gives you half the answer in the question and uses examples easy to understand. I didn't even read the book, just watch her lectures and you'll do great. Gives Extra credit too

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

i LOVEDDD this professor. i am a dual enrollment student and this class was so easy. she explains everything SO well and all i did was watch the zooms (live or recorded if you cant make it) and take notes. there is a HW for each lesson, a chapter quiz and a chapter test. all HW due day of test. SO EASY AND SO MUCH TIME.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

She is the best professor I have ever studied with. I used to believe Im not a math person until I worked with her. She make math so easy. Says exactly what you should expect on the exams. Tests are expected and quizzes everything comes from her lecture and homework. Its not heavy at all. She gives extra credit generously.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

Best math prof. I ever had! She already has notes prepared for you. You have full access to zoom videos, hw & notes while taking all chapter tests. Quizzes are only 4 questions, easy. Hw is lengthy but its everything she covers in meetings & notes. Strict on due dates & no extra credit. Passed with an 91.48 A & I suck at math! Take her!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
MAC1110
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

Math has not always been my strong suit I started off really bad but professor K guided me and helped me she takes clear notes in class which are always on the test she also does great test reviews all of the test reviews she does are on the the actual test !!! Just make sure you study good and you will pass !

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Taken online with a full time job. Loved her so much!! One quiz, practice test, and test per chapter. Assignments through Mymathlab with recorded lectures on canvas. Watch all videos and take notes and you will pass easily. Practice tests are lengthy (up to 60 questions) with unlimited attempts. All lectures and homework are OPEN until test is due!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MAC202210
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Karwowski is a great at her job. She has notes prepared each class and if you have any questions she goes over it. Before every quiz and test she goes over exactly what will be on it, so that is super helpful. If you miss class she puts the notes online. She also uploads videos of the lecture she gives in class. I would totally recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2022
Would take again

Teaches the material very well. All tests are done in class, not open notes. She allows you to come to another class time so you will not have to miss a test in class if you have something important to do that day.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 3, 2023

Whatever you do, don't take her online. She has a no-technology glitch policy. That's right she teaches a completely online course and doesn't offer any understanding of technology issues outside of people's control.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 15, 2023
Would take again

Math isn't my strong suit but prof. Karwowski has been very encouraging and strives to know her students personally not just as another student she has to teach. She is an easy grader and gives out half credit if you show work. I am still currently taking her class but I would recommend it... in person.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

Great Professor that really cares about students. She's very understanding, and explains the lessons well. I originally hated math before taking her class, but grew more confident through her teaching. As long as you do the homework and go over the topics on your own time, the class is an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Feb 24, 2024
Would take again

She was amazing and cared about you passing the class. You also have to put in effort into it and ask questions so she knows your trying to understand. I've even used her notes to help my little brother who is also going to college and it has helped him too. Test are not multiple choice, but if you show some work shell still give you some credit

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024

She sometimes goes a bit fast and she explains very little on why things are solved the way they are. This can make it confusing if you like to know all the steps. The lecture environment can feel tiresome and the homework is more advance than what we've learned. But she offers extra help in her office.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karwowski is engaging and truly cares about her students' success. While the coursework can be challenging, her clear explanations and willingness to provide extra help make a big difference. Using unstuckstudy and the free textbook can be very helpful for staying on top of the material.

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