2.6

Martha Carey

Mathematics - Southwestern College

2.6
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
26%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
2.6
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

26%

Would Retake

127

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
127 total ratings

5

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4

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2

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What Students Say

Lectures are either tedious if you follow them, or brain melting if you don't

MATH250 - 1.0 rating

Her teaching style is more technical

MATH250 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

52%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (17)
B (7)
Incomplete (4)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(7)C(5)D(19)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 50 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 17
B: 7
Incomplete: 4
A: 3
Common Tags
Lots of homework (21)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (13)
Test heavy (13)
Tough grader (12)
Tough Grader (11)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
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Ratings by Course

MATH4565244

5.0

(1)

MATH104

3.5

(4)

MATH45

3.4

(11)

MATH244

3.3

(12)

70

3.0

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70

5.0

B45

5.0

MATH72

5.0

MATH121

5.0

MATH7013

4.7

Reviews (126)
5.0
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MATH104
May 25, 2003

She is an excellent teacher!!! You are going to learn a lot and she will help you until you get it! She is very funny too!

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MATH65
Jun 4, 2003

do your hw...listen ....very fun...hyper.....easy..

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MATH65
Sep 26, 2003

I thought I'd never pass, since it took me 2 years for Math 45! She is one of the best teacher's I've ever had. Not only is her teaching methods clear and consise, but she is hyped. It's great to see so much enthusiasm is her teaching.

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MATH104
Nov 18, 2003

HYPER! If you can keep up, then good for you. She assigned us seats alphabetically! Felt like I was in sixth grade!! Would not recommend!!

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MATH65
Dec 18, 2003

She combines Math and Psy at the same time. It's very fun, I did better than I thought. Very helpful and fun. Expect a lot of homework, but it gives you extra points.

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MATH45
Jan 3, 2004

she's really great--very helpful and kind. very specific method of teaching--make sure that you do the homefun!

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MATH65
Feb 12, 2004

she sucks...bad grader..cared too much about tardies....over grades the tests which are hard. and she just sucks.

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MATH104
Feb 17, 2004

Really wants to see you do well, but not enough to make her tests any easier. I wouldn't take her if you need teaching at a slower pace.

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MATH120
Mar 8, 2004

she assignes too much homework. I've never had so much homework in my life. No one could finish her test on time. I wouldn't take her if i were you

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MATH120
Apr 13, 2004

She's a nice person, will help you if you ask her, but she teaches way too fast and gives no review before tests. Assigns a lot of hoemwork, but doesn't go over the answers. Doesn't give much extra credit. Good luck if you do decide to take her class.

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MATH120
Apr 23, 2004

don't take her for math 120 ---half the class dropped.

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MATH54
May 28, 2004

corny.annoying.points off just for being tardy or absent.seats you alphabetically.grades too hard. won't even pass you with a 69% teaches too fast. half dropped in the middle semester

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MATH101
Jul 7, 2004

this is teacher is HORRIBLE! she doesnt explain very well and she is NOT helpful.those who wrote good comments about her were probably HER! dont take her.

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MATH65
Jul 13, 2004

wackest of the wack. AND shes corny. teaches way too fast. Want to be treated like a kindergartener? Take her class. Too many rules. Too much HOMEWORK!

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MATH104
Jul 20, 2004

SHE TEACHES TOO FAST AND TREATS YOU LIKE A KINDERGARDEN STUDENT! DON'T TAKE HER!!!

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MATH45
Aug 19, 2004

DONT TAKE HER. SHES VERY, VERY HARD, AND GOES TOO FAST

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MATH65
Sep 2, 2004

you guys say she teaches to fast my ass. I do wish my fellow students can hurry up during class. When you guys say that she doesnt explain any of the answers its because you dont ask question about the home work. so it isnt her fault its your speak up.

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MATH65
Oct 20, 2004

Not good

4.0
3.0
MATH
Nov 11, 2004

crazy

5.0
2.0
MATH65
Nov 17, 2004

She is very nice.She gives a lot of hmwk but as long as you copy everything she writes on the board and study, you will pass this class. She is very clear and makes everything very understandable. If you don't pass this class it is probably because you didn't put enough effort and ask questions.

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MATH4565244
Dec 9, 2004

Ms. Carey is a wonderful instructer! She is always willing to help her students, in class or not. True she may go fast,but it's because she'll explain something until you understand it. Dot he homework, take good notes and study and you'll do well. I adore her to pieces and will miss her when I go

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MATH65
Jan 17, 2005

moves Way TOO Fast.Doesnt stop 2 see if All her students understand.she does problems without explaining them fully.often students that asked questions were broke down with a "smart ass" answer that left the student dumbfounded.she often wondered why her class was so "quiet".

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MATH65
Feb 15, 2005

Kinda crazy, has way to many rules on how to turn in homework, exams, and quizzes. Will mark points of for putting name in wrong place. Teaches way too fast, gives too much homework. Do not take class with this teacher if you like things in order.

3.0
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MATH244
Apr 3, 2005

Don't take her for Math 244, It is alot of information to cover anyway(pre-cal and trig), and she goes WAY too fast and leaves ridiculous ammounts of homework. Her corny jokes are ok though-

3.0
3.0
MATH65
Apr 26, 2005

She's fast, and responds to students quickly. But if you dont like doing "homefun" (homework) assignments, be warned as this teacher gives you alot of "homefun". So much "homefun" it motivates you not to do it!(as dumb as that may sound) But overall an OK teacher.

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MATH65
Jun 7, 2005

awesome techer ery helpful in and out of class

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MATH45
Oct 28, 2005

She is a GOD send when it comes to math. She's clear on all the material, and actually listens to her students. She shows you step by step and helps you find the easiest way to to math problems. She also gives out extra credit and her tests are simple no confusing you.

5.0
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MATH45
Nov 7, 2005

she actually made me learn and i thank her for that

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MATH65
Nov 10, 2005

I only barely got a B in this class because I have had prior experience with intermediate algebra. She is not helpful at all. Take someone like Prof. Medin instead, you won't regret it.

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MATH244
Nov 16, 2005

Excellent Mathematician, Horrible Professor. Not so much an instructer as she is someone who just checks your homework. Lectures leave much to be desired, and are usually given after you've already completed the homework on the subject. If you're on the fence cause you see a mixed rating, keep looking. I thought I'd try my luck and now regret it.

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MATH244
Jan 19, 2006

you will regret taking this class. she alone made me hate math. i used to love math before taking this class and now i despise it.

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MATH65
Jan 30, 2006

No Comments

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MATH244
May 8, 2006

I had Martha Carey for math 244. She isn't the easiest teacher, and she goes through lectures with the speed of lightning. But it definitely forces you to pay attention and do your homework. The homework load was intense, but completing all of it ensured that I got an A in the class.

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MATH244
May 10, 2006

Very good teacher. Will grade your stuff down to the .0000001 Very hard, but precal is hard. She does do everything she can to help you pass the class though. i had oppportunities that i didn't take advantage of and because of that i didn't pass. Get the study guide to the book. Don't spend a lot of time on the hard q's in the book. class ispassabl

5.0
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MATH244
Jun 1, 2006

Material in class is given very fast but will answer questions IF you ask. Gives a lot of homework or "homefun", but the best way to do well in math is to practice. Buy the study guide. Follow the recommended due dates for homefun to do well on quizzes. Tests are based heavily on Chap. Rev and Tests. Not ideal class for those weak on Math 65.

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MATH65
Oct 17, 2006

i just remember she was very bad at explaining problems and how she got her answers. also wasnt organized. bad teacher in my opinion.

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MATH65
Dec 12, 2006

No Comments

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MATH244
Mar 14, 2007

She is the hardest teacher I had. The most Challenge I had with was keeping up with her "homefun" nothing fun about that, 38 problems a night, and also having to take a quiz every day. If you know your math take her, but you still have to do the massive amonts of work!

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MATH244
Aug 27, 2008

hard. i dont remember having such a hard time in math. i use to love it, until i was introduced to homefun. then you MUST be in class on time to take the timed quiz, and that alone can stomp on your chances for an A. she does however warn you in the beginning and gives you all the material to pass the class. its the time you have to sacrifice for i

3.0
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MTH35
Jan 7, 2009

This class really scared me. I really thought I might fail. We took a "D.C" everyday, which really meant mini quiz. MathXL, the online math homework thing was just a pain in the butt. TON OF WORK! On a lighter note, you always knew what your grade was. She is too fast for most students, so I recommend her if you like math and want a real challenge.

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MATH35
Jan 7, 2009

She was a good teacher. Knows what she is talking about. Take her class she is easy and helpful. =]

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MATH45
Nov 15, 2009

Oh jeez, this class is difficult. Professor gives WAY too much work and our we never had enough time to finish her lectures so we had to resort to MathXL to teach us. EVERY class you take a quiz on the previous night's HW, not to mention her HW is sometimes over 60 questions. (60 Q's for a 10 point assignment?) I'd look elsewhere for math.

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MATH35
Feb 19, 2010

This class was difficult to understand, she wrote a lot on the board and it was hard to keep up and she wasn't very clear. She also wasn't very approachable. Homework was on mathXL. If math is not your strongest subject, you should find another teacher

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MATH70
May 20, 2010

i am great at math, and have always gotten A's. her class makes that impossible EVEN if you know the material. hw is due everyday. you have a quiz everyday. tests are too long, that no one ever finishes which seriously hurts your grade. she is ridiculous, do not take her. you will regret it, i know i did.

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MATH45
Jun 17, 2010

This Professor is the worse. She does not teach the class all she does is keep on hammering the students with problem after problem. Every class starts out with a pq which has a time limit on the night befores homework I do not understand why she expects students to study the section when she gives math xl home work every day. take someone else.

3.0
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B45
Jun 28, 2010

Her class is hard. It's too fast. You take a quiz EVERYDAY. Homework is too long. Review homework (before test) contain 120 problems. DO NOT take her class you will regret it :(

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MATH35
Sep 18, 2010

I took her last Fall. She is TERRIBLE! She gives at least 50 problems on Math XL everyday, quizzes everyday, and her grading is unfair. At the end of the semester I had a 69.8% and she did not give me a C! DO NOT TAKE HER!

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MATH70
Sep 12, 2011

Don't be fooled by the good comments left here, it's probably her that wrote them. She is not good, period. She gives too much homework. She doesn't give enough time during exams, people only finish about half their work. Don't take her.

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MATH120
Sep 28, 2011

She clearly lets her past troubles with the world dictate how it is the class shall be taught. Put another way, she has it out for the world of people most would find non-ugly. So, in summary, she has it out for the vast majority. I'm sorry you had it rough growing up, but please don't take it out on me.

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MATH70
Oct 26, 2011

if you can take another class, please take it!! you will regret taking her class, she does not give enough time for exams, and her grading is awful, she overexaggerates, and her temper is worse.

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MATH70
Oct 26, 2011

if you can take another class, please take it!! you will regret taking her class, she does not give enough time for exams, and her grading is awful, she overexaggerates, and her temper is worse.

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MATH70
Oct 26, 2011

if you can take another class, please take it!! you will regret taking her class, she does not give enough time for exams, and her grading is awful, she overexaggerates, and her temper is worse.

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MATH45
Dec 24, 2011

She's a good professor. Yeah the class isn't a piece of cake but it's college A's aren't handed to you. Just do the work.

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MATH45
Dec 30, 2011

I actually learned something. She's always willing to help and will answer your questions with helpful answers. She does move at a fast pace but it's not impossible. Take her if you really want the challenge because it's not an easy class. She wants the students to learn she won't just pass you because she likes you.

5.0
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MATH250
May 18, 2012

This Teacher is an AMAZING teacher. I really understood everything we covered in class. If you're a responsible student this class should be a breeze! You don't have to turn in homework, you get 30 points for showing up everyday, curves test, E.C quiz, and so on. The only excuse to fail would be lack of studying or being an irresponsible student.

4.0
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MATH250
Jun 25, 2012

Really nice and helpful, but class is too hard. Attendance is mandatory, quiz every class, and you'll always run out of time in an exam.

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MATH45
Oct 25, 2012

Horrible class. She treats you like a child. She takes points of if you leave her class for anything. Quizzes every calss period. lots of homework, 40-70 problems per hour of class.

3.0
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MATH45
Oct 26, 2012

In order to gat an A in this class you must never be late, Never miss one of her daily quizzes, Never think about leaving class to go to the restroom, Do not miss any exam's questions, Never miss class, Do all the (excessive) homework, and know the material beforehand. Otherwise, Good LUCK!!!

5.0
5.0
MATH250
Nov 22, 2012

Excellent teacher, fast class, homework not mandatory but by all means do it. You will feel smarter after this class. This class was a slap in the face, made me place my feet on the ground, get my priorities straight and develop new abilities for studying. If you are into Eng or Math, take it. She is unforgiving, prepare yourself it's a hard class.

2.0
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MATH45
Feb 13, 2013

Bad teacher and learning experience .Assigns more than 60 questions for hw each night and assignment is only worth 10 points?Completely un-approachable .Deducts points for tardiness,leaving early or not showing up at all regardless of situations.I would not recommend this class to anyone.

4.0
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MATH250
May 22, 2013

Teacher is really good. Grading scale is out of whack ! Daily quizzes and 5 test. Final exam is harsh and is worth 30% of grade . Recommend if you don't have a job and this is your only class other wise good luck . You won't pass without the text book.

3.0
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7005
Grade: A-
Oct 8, 2013

A bit on the excited side. Eccentric and flinty. Super hot though.

3.0
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70
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2013

Worst math teacher ever.Knows her material.Awful at teaching.Tons and tons of hw through mathxl, not only that but 30-50 questions per homework.Lets just say mathxl isnt my preferred way of doing homework. Will take you at Least 1 hour.Doesnt issue enough time for quizes and does nothing to fix them. Extreamly weird and awkward

5.0
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MATH70
Nov 13, 2013

A very good professor, all her notes are neat and she explains everything very well. The downside is that its a very fast past class with a lot of homework & quizes. One quiz per class hour. Math exams are long so you wont finish but she give 10-20 points to your score depending on how long she thought it was. Not an easy A but its possible

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MATH7013
Nov 14, 2013

I love math but THIS? The worst class and teacher ever!!!!! Sure she knows her stuff but she sucks at teaching it! She doesn't engage the student nd goes thru the material very fast. She finds every possible way to take off points and every time hives us long tests with little time to finush. She even takes points off if u go to the restroom!

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MATH7013
Dec 14, 2013

If I could rate this prof. a negative one, I would. She is terrible at teaching, she isn't clear and goes at a fast pace. She deducts points if your late or go to the RESTROOM. She gives way too much hw. She made us sign a contract not allowing us to complain to the math Dean, sealing our fate to fail! If you want to pass, swerve to another class!!

1.0
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MATH7013
Dec 16, 2013

This is by far the worst math teacher ever!! To be honest she shouldn't teach at all. She finds any possible way to deduct pts. Exams are hard and you have 50 minutes to finish.Beware she makes you sign a contract not allowing you to complain to the math Dean. Sure she knows her stuff; but she cant teach even if her life depended on it!

5.0
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MATH70
Dec 16, 2013

Telling from the negative reviews, she has greatly improved in her teaching! I haven't had her before until now, and she's extremely nice and positive. Great notes as well. She also takes time to explain our mistakes in tests or PQs in writing and makes sure to clear any confusion before moving on to the next example or question. Great professor.

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MATH250
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2014

I can saw with certainly that she is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Mrs. Carey changed the way I looked at Math. I'm better at Math & more confident due to her support.Don't expect a walk on the park but do expect to be a better student by the time the semester ends. She had such an impact on me that I am now majoring in Math/Econ. =)

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6022
Apr 22, 2015

She's a really nice woman. Honest to God. But the problems she has us do are just way too hard. I'm not looking to major in math, and I understand that she's trying to set us up for success, but Math XL is a bad teacher, and I actually need someone to thoroughly go over what we learn. No just a hopping from one concept to the next.

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MATH603
May 8, 2015

This is the toughest math teacher I have ever had in my life. The Math XL homework assignments are on average 40 questions long and the tests aren't multiple choice. Definitely a teacher to take if you plan on majoring in mathematics. Definitely a teacher you don't want to take if all you plan on is taking the course for transfer.

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MATH250
May 8, 2015

She is one of the best math instructors I've had, because she actually knows her stuff. She doesn't mind showing the class proof of why a certain theorem works and why a concept is important. Although her class is tough, she only wants you to succeed. She offers plenty of ways to get a better grade. Cool tip: no homework required, but it's expected

5.0
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MATH250
Grade: A
May 27, 2015

She's cool and passionate. If you study and understand the material you will pass. The only thing i didn't like was how she went from one board to another in lecture.

2.0
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MATH60
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 20, 2015

Avoid At all cost !! Those students that rely on the teacher to pas the class, this teacher is Not ! for you. If your a Math expert and understand Algebra quite well, she will love you, she calls you guys " Stem Students" Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors. Stuff on grading, homework galore, No extra credit, Good Luck. Math 60

5.0
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MATH60
Grade: B
Nov 25, 2015

Good lectures. The only real gripe I have is how much homework she gives. 2-3 hours per night is excessive.

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MATH60
Dec 8, 2015

Don't take her class!

2.0
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MATH70
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 22, 2016

don't take her!worst math teacher at southwestern college. She WILL take off points if you leave the classroom, INCLUDING GOING TO THE BATHROOM.I had a talk with her about her policy and she completely dismissed my concerns. I've felt uncomfortable in her classroom many times. She gives way to much homework and expects her students to have no lives

2.0
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MATH70
Grade: F
Apr 20, 2016

Wow she gives a lot of pop quizzes!!! Plus she takes off points every time you step out of class even if its an emergency !!! She is the hardest grader she is really picky!!! I'm never taking her again and I don't recommend her!!!

1.0
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MATH70
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 26, 2016

She will not hesitate to fail you. She enjoys taking points off quizzes and tests. AND SHE WILL NOT HELP YOU. My peers and I ALL had anxiety because her class is very overwhelming. She gives EXCESSIVE amounts of hw throughout the WEEK&WEEKEND. She knows her math and expects you to think just like her. she makes it very hard to pass even with a C.

5.0
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MATH70
Grade: A
May 25, 2016

She makes learning math a little easier and she takes her time with sections. Although quizzes were constant, they are good review and practice for the exam. Provides a lot of material to help with exam.

4.0
4.0
MATH250
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2016
Would take again

Lectures were full of detail and examples. Daily quizzes were predictable. There's a ton of homework to do, as well as a bit of non-math homework ("study skills" and grade logs). Exams were difficult; compared to quizzes, there's very little time to work on each problem. Overall, it was a fairly straightforward math class with a decent professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
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5.0
MATH250
Grade: C-
Sep 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Quizzes everyday, don't be surprised if 95% of the class fails. She will use words of encouragement like "try harder" even when you study 50 to 60 hours a week. You might as well compare her class to an online class. Everything, study plan, homework is on an online website. If you don't attend class your deducted pts. Was practically teachingmyself

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MATH70
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Nice person but she gives tons of homework and assignments. She is good at explaining but her quizzes can be a bit challenging. Take this class if you like math, otherwise, don't. For the sake of your GPA.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I went into this class with hopes that I would pass it but that all changed when the first few weeks went by. She lectures are not very useful and she always gives out hand outs at every class that no one thought was useful. More than half of my class was failing, there was only 1 B. I had the worst experience with this teacher. She is no good.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH70
Grade: A-
Jan 30, 2017
Would take again

If you skip a day of homework you're screwed.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
MATH250
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Unclear about what she wants, daily quizzes (which wouldn't be an issue if there were retakes but there aren't). Lectures are either tedious if you follow them, or brain melting if you don't. Be prepared to teach yourself math, or have the tutors do it..

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Mar 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Seriously, do not take her class even if it's your only option. She gives a ridiculous amount of work with inadequate amounts of time to finish the assignments. This goes for exams and quizzes too. Gives a stack of handouts each class that are useless, then refuses to answer questions because it's "in the handout". Never again.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MATH60
May 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

SOOOO much homework its honestly ridiculous. You literally have homework due every single class meeting, and it isn't a few problems, its more like a shiii ton. She's really good at explaining but if you suck at math like myself I suggest you don't take her, I ended up dropping her due to the amount of homework being overwhelming.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
MATH70
Grade: A+
May 31, 2017
Would take again

She is good teacher and answers all your questions, you spent one class reviewing for the exam, which helps you achieve better results in the exams There are daily quizzes, daily math XL assignments, four exams and the final, but she gives a lot of extra credits. If you are not a fast learner in math, I wouldn't recommend this class

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Skip her. Never take her. If you want to risk your grade be my guest. Almost 90% of the class have Ds or Fs just in the beginning of her class. Those who have As or Bs are fast learners or are verbal listeners. If your absent because unexpected life events she won't give a care in the world and simply say to leave much earlier.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Sep 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

AVOID AVOID AVOID. The lessons are like drinking from a fire house (so fast). Everyday New Quiz (PQ). HW online (MyMathLab) HW due everyday. Book Optional (not required). Few E.C. opportunities. 0 sympathy for personal life. Prepare to Teach yourself. Exams are ridiculous and you run out of time. The Teacher is nice and Knows her stuff.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her teaching style is more technical. If you DON'T want to hear the technical and unnecessary notes that shouldn't concern for you and want it straight forward DON'T TAKE HER. Even if you are confident with your skills I recommend don't take her. Please look away, it will save you lots of stress and tears and money. She will even say it to you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you have taken this class before and maybe you want to retake it and receive a barely passing grades, you might consider taking her class. With all my respect to , she is not the best in teacher. She gives you each day two homeworks in MathXL, two or three quizzes, and a very little time for lecture. She is expecting to know everything.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
MATH70
Nov 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

NO, NO, NO, NO, DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT take her. She goes through the information too quick, does not stop for anyone, and expects you to know everything. DON'T take her, it will save you a lot of stress, and mostly your time.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Math is about working hard and you will work hard for completion of math xl assignments. There are other assignments like meta cognition that I found useful.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
MATH250
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

This won't be the easiest math class, but if you work hard you'll be able to get a good grade. You'll need to study for the daily quizzes, she gives a lot of extra credit. If you aren't that good at math I wouldn't recommend taking her, but she is a really good teacher that makes you work for your grade and prepares you for your future math classes

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: D
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A lot of Math xl homework. Daily quizzes help for preparing for exams. There is extra credit. Follows the syllabus to a T, meaning you can have an A, B, or a C in the class before the final and still fail the class because a 50% wasnt acheived on the final exam. If your a C student or struggle with Math then it will be very difficult to pass.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking her class at all! Seriously, save yourself if she is the only professor left with open spots in her class WAIT 'till the next semester to take Math with a different professor!! I am a hardworking student & I struggled within the second week of her class! She expects you to know everything & gives a ridiculous amount of hw!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
MATH70
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2018
Would take again

Professor Carey truly cares for her students' success. She is kind enough to provide optional quizzes to lessen the homework amount, give credit for your work, offer extra credit, and let your personal best scores factor into your final grade. Even the quizzes prepare you for questions on exams. While this class is challenging, it is also fair.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This professor expects you to live, sleep and eat math. Her daily pop quizzes are not easy to understand and no matter what part of the section you studied, expect to see something else. All these quizzes are at the beginning of class too. So hope you we're at last lecture,

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
5.0
MATH72
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

presents you with all the information and examples but doesnt give enough practice inside of class so homework is confusing

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
3.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: C+
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is not for slackers. If you dont do the homework, you wont pass. The class is fast moving, if you dont like notes, dont take the class. She requires study skills homework, which isnt math homework, its based on how you study. Waste of time. She is a very nice person, and will help as much as she can, see psp tutor as well

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH121
May 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take her. She makes you do a lot of work taking an online course and read about HOW to study instead of math. Doing the homework doesn't help since the questions she gives on the tests are VERY different. She deducts points for stepping outside of the class and is strict on attendance. There is a lot of extra credit, do it ALL to barely pass

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH70
Grade: B+
May 31, 2019
Would take again

She is one of the best professors I met. She killing herself through the class and explain a lot to the students to make them understand the math because math its not a game and a little people could pass it. Math is the soul of all scientific materials . I actually recommend Prof. Martha for any student who really loves to study math

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
MATH251
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I think she mentioned this was her first time teaching the 251 series of Calculus and honestly it was really rough. At the beginning of the year she had a full class, by the end of the semester there was around 5 in one single section. Her daily quizzes are short timed. Tests are not the easiest. Students watched videos of other teachers to learn.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH251
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

ONE WORD: AVOID! She made me HATE math, which is something I've always liked. There's hw due every week (from 2+ lectures) on mymathlab, and a timed quiz every class. I was doing fine on both until we got our first exam. She purposely made it HARD and not material-based just to see we weren't cheating (her words). BIGGEST waste of time there is.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CALC251
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She seems more concerned in catching students cheating and making sure students are actively sitting in front of their computer during lecture than actually going thru lecture. It distracts me so much everytime she calls people to make sure they are there instead of simply going thru the lecture (we are adults, not kids)

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH70
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE. There is a reason why her class is always the last one to fill. There is timed pop quizzes every hour, based on two hour lectures. 2+ hours of mymathlab homework, and speeds things over. The tests are super heavy and she gives only 30mn to 50. Even if you like math avoid this class. The professor makes things harder than they should.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 23, 2023

Do yourself a favor and don't take this class. Her grading system is weird and makes no sense, 2 quizzes in the middle and one at the beginning of class on homework that u learned the day before. multiple exams. not worth risking your grade.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 1, 2023

Do yourself a favor and do not take her class, period. Her grading is horrible, the exams are very long with a short amount of time, and you will receive quizzes everytime you go to class (some questions have nothing to do with the lecture of homework)

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH
Grade: C-
Jun 26, 2023

You can expect LOTS of PQs, and do NOT expect to recover if you miss a day of class. Once it's over, she will do NOTHING to make sure you get up to speed. You need a GC to do ANYTHING in her Stats class, and all the "option A/B" talk is worthless. If you aren't an A+ student, don't bother. This isn't a Review, this is a WARNING!! Stay Away!!!

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH
Grade: C+
Aug 22, 2023
Would take again

I took Professor Carey's statistics class (Math 119) and the class material is definitely difficult. However, I felt that the fact that she cared about our success in the class and really was trying her best to teach the material made math more bearable. She does a small quiz about every class only about 2-3 questions, her energy is unmatched.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 18, 2023

I wish I had read the reviews before I wasted time attending this class. She has the strangest grading system, she keeps your grade secret from you on an Excel sheet. Why would you stress out your students like that? She seems like a nice enough lady, but her teaching style is all over the place. The quizzes are not useful for memory.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 18, 2023

Wish I dropped sooner, wish I had seen the reviews on here. There was a reason why this class was the last one available for this course. Has a stressful grading system where she keeps all the students grades secret on an Excel sheet. Too many pop quizzes with not enough time. Tells her students to drop if they don't get it, but she won't explain.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 26, 2024

Professor Carey does an amazing job at lecturing, BUT GOD, these tests were completely miserable. She pretends as if everything is fine when she knows well she has failed all her students and will continue to fail every student. PLEASE for the love of god DO not put yourself through this misery, better off taking Calc at a different school!!!!!!!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH244
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 9, 2024

Save yourself the stress, I dropped in time but simply by the first two weeks we already has quizzes every single day. She rushes through the lectures like crazy. Not enough practice in my opinion. I was not ready for such an unorganized math class because I am used to the opposite so if you need organization to function and succeed don't take.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH244
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2024

She is a bundle of nervousness. She is the only math teacher that does not care if she fails all of her students. She pretends she is doing a great job. Everyday she gives us quiz. Do not take her class even if it is your last class. Take it with someone else that actually cares for her students. A bad teacher all around.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH250
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

Professor Carey's MATH250 class is no walk in the park, but if you put in the work, you can succeed. The daily quizzes are challenging, but she offers plenty of extra credit. unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for my study prep.

1.0
5.0
MATH250
Grade: C-
Mar 29, 2025

Very disorganized, does not care for grades

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH244
Grade: D+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

She is strict when it comes to getting things done but is accessible often times during the morning and even has Friday study sessions where she's willing to help with anything math related. She does give a lot of opportunities to learn the material well and even gives packets with suggestions on how to study. It does require you to put in the work

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH251
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 22, 2025

By far the hardest class I've had, assigns lots of homework barely related to the lectures + daily quizzes that are barely related to the homework, tests aren't related to the homework but to lectures which is ok. Very tough class that would for sure help you understand the course but impossible to get an A if taking it along two or more classes.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH251
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 18, 2025

Taking theis class currently and there are quizes every day we meet and homeworks due on the days we dont the only saving grace is that if you pass with a 50% on the final she will make so you pass the class

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 23, 2025

She leaves excessive amount of homework and we have quizzes every class. I would not recommend.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MATH251
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2025
Would take again

Quizzes at the beginning of each day about the reading from the previous class, short and simple since you only need to study a little.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
MATH120
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2025

Pretty difficult from what I remember

4.0
4.0
MATH244
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 30, 2025
Would take again

Lots of homework, but it's an advanced class with a lot of material. She's friendly, explains things well, and is eager to help. She marks a lot of points off for small errors and not thoroughly showing all of your work. Quizzes and exams are rushed with short time limits. You'll be fine if you know how to solve each problem on her handouts.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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