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she is a great teacher, easy A and you get to use 1 page of notes on the exams
the nicest most genuine teacher you could ever take.
Very nice,clear, and a easy A. You get 1 page of notes on every test.
Great class, very nice. 1 page of notes on test, lots of extra credit
The best math teacher I ever had. Before her class I never had above a C in Math. I got over 100 2 semesters in a row in her consecutive algebra classes. Really nice, very helpful, and a great teacher.
super nice. easy to understand. helps you any way she can.
Very nice teacher, doesn't get frustated at the simple questions, and goes over things you don't know thoroughly and concisely, highly reccomend, hope she teaches 116 next semester.
She is great, sometimes the class can get confusing, and she will take the time to make it all clear. She is real good at what she does. Take her if u have the chance
great teacher!Nice lady
Best math teacher I've had in a while, actually makes me understand math a whole lot better. Math is not one of my strongest point, but I got an A in that class, and for that I thank her. Highly recommend
She is the best math teacher I have EVER had! she totally makes everything clear, and is nice about it, she does'nt make you feel stupid! she lets u use notes on the exam, so that is really helpful! so i HIGHLY recommend her! she is very nice and helpful!
She is a very nice person and teacher. She give U lots of extra credit to do and it's easy to get an A. All U have to do is go to her class and do homework ..... then U will get an A
Very nice,understanding and cool teacher. Easy class take notes. Lets you have a page of notes. study the homework and you be fine.
She has got to be the best Math teacher at Mesa college. Makes math so easy, gives you extra credit in the tests which really helped me get my A. She also has a cool backpack with flashing wheels.
Professor Ward is the best.Take her class you will get through easyly and have fun.She makes it simple and clear, very fair and generous grade-wise.A lot of extra credit questions;if you have 95%-you do not take final.She care about you grade and very nic
yeah shes a really good teacher.. shes easy if you study and do the homework.. its really easy to get an A in this course because of the fact that she gives a grip of extra credit and she also tells you whats going to be on her test.
Very concise! Great teacher for math. She enjoys giving A's unlike most teachers. She wants to see you succeed. You learn a lot!
I stressed out over nothing! I'm not that bright in math but this woman made me think otherwise. She does everything she can to help you out, from loads of extra credit to using notes on the tests. I highly recommend you take stats with Professor Ward.
she is the best math teacher at mesa college. if you have the oppotunity to take her and you don't, you are an idiot!
she is awesome. best/easiest teacher i've had in college. helpful, EASY, and understanding. if you have a chance to take her do it, it's a no-brainer.
She is awesome! Very clear, makes math easy to understand. She truely wants people to pass, does all she can to give you opportunity to pass. Best math teacher I've ever had. But she does give quizes everyday and homework, keep up and you'll do well.
BEST MATH TEACHER EVER! tONS AND TONS OF XTRA CREDIT. sHE DOES EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO HELP YOU GET AN A. MOST QUIZZES ARE OPEN NOTE/BOOK. YOU GET TO USE 1/2 PAPER OF NOTES ON TESTS. sHE CLEARLY EXPLAINS ALL PROBLEMS AND IS WILLING TO HELP.
Very easy class. I shutter to think that there are people that fail her class. If you plan on going on in math, pass on Prof Ward. She skips the hard problems so that everyone will get good grades. Extremely nice person and willing to help whenever needed. Ended up with over 110% in her class. ;)
I never knew math could be so easy. she is very nice, understandable, and clear. Defenetly take her!
She is a great instructor. Very clear about everything, allows notes for tests, and helps you when in need. I highly recommend taking her for any Math class
Best teacher EVER!!!! I tooked all my classes around her schudule just because I wanted to take all my math classes with her. You should do the same. I am not a math person but when you fund a teacher like her you better not let her go! She is very helpful, even had time for an one on one tutoring.
Best teacher EVER! she is very helpful and understanding. i recommand you take her class!
Recomended! Nice/forgiving! Struggle no-more. Use a 8 1/2 by 11 paper for notes (both sides: all exams, quizes). Understand your notes (writing, computations, relevancy to exam Q's). Lots of X-tra credit. Study returned Quizes, HW, & Tests. HW:given odd problems & chapter reviews (due on exam date). Exams: show work & or TI-83 path you took.
Best math teacher... open book/note for quiz and 1/2 page front and back for test... She make class fun. the way to teaches is very very easy to understand. *I hate math because i dont understnad it, but when i take her classes, i like math. Highly recommeded for everyone... :)
After failing Math 96 I took it with her and I am finishing the semester with a 97%. She is an AWESOME teacher who is extremley helpful and will do pretty much anything to help you succeed. Daily attendance points are easy to recieve but add up quickly if you don't go to class so be sure to just show up! She always lets out class early!
Great Teacher! I failed Math 96 and took her fall 05 and got an "A". If you stay awake in class, show up for her class and take all the extra credit options she gives to you....no worries!!!! I actually like math after this class. Class gets pretty booked up so you better crash early! MUST TAKE MATH W/THIS TEACHER!
I took her for 95, 96 and 116 during intersession. Very easy teacher if you show up to class. She makes math very easy and teaches it so you cant fail. Make sure u do the H.W and you shall pass. Hard to fail unless u put out no effort. I highly remommend her to anyone. Too bad she is not teaching mth 121
If you're getting a 95% or higher at the end of the class before the final exam, you don't have to take the exam. She offers extra credit, allows 1 page notes on exams. I'm done w/her class now and it does not get out for another week! No exam for me and A in the class. Take her! You wont be sorry!
She is one of the best teachers that i haev ever had at Mesa. she helps you with everything and her math work is so easy to understand. i would deffently take her again if i had the chance!!!
Best math teacher.Lets you use notes which was great for looking up formulas.Very helpful and will explain anything if you don't understand something on your homework.She also gives reviews before a test.I didn't have a type of problem on my notes and I still got that problem right on the test.
THE BEST MATH PROFESSOR EVERY!!! Take her you wont be sorry. She's very helpful, make class fun.... Lots of E/C, one page of note on test.. Go to class/ do homwork you'll pass!!! HIGH RECOMMENDED :)
One word......AWESOME!!!!!
Awesome teacher, got my first A in math with her. Just pay attention and take notes, easy A.
take her! Prof Ward is the best math teacher at Mesa, even better than Sandvick. great teaching style, makes everything simple, and will always help u if u need it. tons of extra credit and if u have 95% of points, u get a A and don't have to take the final!
She's a really good teacher, and she's super funny.
Simply one of Mesa's best professors, no doubt. Took her class during summer semester. Reasonable amount of HW that you turn in on exam days. Daily quizzes at the beginning of class, tons of extra credit, and 20 question exams that mirror the quizzes, plus you're allowed a half page of notes. She goes above and beyond helping her students. Awesome!
She is a great teacher!
She gives quizzes at the beginning of class which earns you points. Actually missing too many classes can hurt the outcome of your grade. It's easy to go from an A to a B because of this. Took her for Math 96 and she continues to teach in a matter that makes even the most math phobic student excel. I'm taking her for the third time for Math 121.
I took her PreCalc class during winter intersession. She is a wonderful teacher and is all about helping you excel and move on to the next course. She offers lots of extra credit and as long as you show up and do the work, you'll do great. She goes over all the problems you need her to and breaks everything down to the simplest of terms.
Took her for winter session. Personally I thought the class was easy. I barely did hw and just crammed the night before and still got a 98. Quiz everyday, but open notes. Two tests and one final. If you have a 95% going into the final you don't have to take it. For tests you can use a half page of notes so you don't have to memorize formulas.
I took her class over winter break. Her class is awesome. Give you extra credit on quizzes. Able to use notes on test. Only check hw to see if it is completed. There is NO way you can fail her class unless you don't want try at all.
Seriously she is the nicest woman ever! She is extremely helpful, and believe me math is not my subject and I still pulled a B. She breaks things down to such a simple level so you really understand it. Take her she's great:)
Best stats teacher @ Mesa! Take her over intersession if you really just want to get the class over with. She explains things clearly and let's you have notes for the tests. Plenty of extra credit quizzes given. If you have 95% in the class before the final, you don't have to take it.
Very nice lady, always willing to help students, will go over things multiple times until you get it. Daily open book quizzes with lots of extra credit. Gives you half-page notes to use on tests.
i went into the class thinking 2x2=22, for anyone who is not a math person, YOU HAVE TO TAKE WARD, everything i forgot since elementry, i learned from her over intersession. PROF. WARD HAS THE POWER TO TEACH MATH TO ANYONE
This professor is top notch!!! She is organized, communicative, and extremely helpful!!! Grades very fairly!! Do your homework and know your stuff!! Get as many quiz points as you can and show up every day!!! The quiz points really add to your point total and you'll be glad in the end that you took them and scored well. Math anxiety? Take Ms. Ward!
Awesome!!!!
great teacher explains everything step by step
BEST MATH TEACHER AT MESA...if your not good at math this is the class for you. Its a great class so much extra credit. The class is a little hard at times but a pretty easy and fun class. Ms Ward rocks quiz everyday but open book and open notes. Piece of cake. For the test you get to use a half page of notes. MUST TAKE HER EASY B OR A!
She is the best teacher ever. I hate math and she taught me sooooooo much I have an A right now I cant believe it. She is so wonderful if you can get her take her you will be pleased. There is homework and you have to do it it will cost you points if you dont but it will help you I promise
WOW best math teacher at mesa by FAR!!!!!!!!!!! Gives so much extra credit out my quiz score is 130/86! Quiz everyday but alot of extra credit quizzes. Tests get to use half a page of notes. Tests pretty easy somehard. Use notes and book for quizzes. Love this lady awesome teacher. Wish she taught other math classes!
i took her for 95-116 she is awsome! very clear allow notes and lots of extra credit! best math teacher ever! she will go her way to help! love her
She makes it almost impossible to fail the class with options for extra credit and points for everything. If you get a certain # of points before the semester is over you don't even have to take the final. She's really nice and wants people to pass.
She is a wonderful teacher, especially for those who are math-phobic. She offers so much extra credit and tells you what you need to know and what may be skipped over, depending on what your future goals are. She regularly calculates your grade so you know where you stand. I would recommend her 100%!
Excellent, kind professor! Very helpful! I got a bad start in this class but she was very encouraging and I ended up passing strongly! She explains things clearly and is very patient. There are no surprises or tricks on the exams.
If you hate math please take her class, she is an amazing teacher. I got an A in beginning and intermediate algebra, and statistics. She will never act like your questions are stupid, and will take as long as the class needs to explain anything. If you have a 95% by the end of the semester you don't have to take the final. Best math teacher ever
Excellent teacher, she is very concerned with making sure that students understand what is important in Pre-Calc without spending unnecessary time on busy work. Notes are allowed on daily quiz and nearly half of the quizzes are extra credit. If you have a 95 at the end of the course you don't have to take the final.
Took her summer class. Very easy A! She gave many extra credit in the exam and quiz. Most of students got A. She is my best teacher I had at Mesa
She is a very nice and kind teacher. Very responsive to student's difficulties and gives many opportunities for you to improve your grade. Highly recommend this professor, best math teacher ever!
If you hate math or are not very good at it, this is the best professor to have. I'm not a math person and I got an A in her class. As long as you show up everyday, take all the quizzes, and do the homework, she builds lots of extra credit into the class to make sure you get a really good grade. If you have an A, you dont have to take the final.
Awesome teacher! Best math teacher I ever had! Forget about failing tons of extra credit. take her you won't regret it.
easiest math teacher i ever had in my life. i received a 98% by the time the class was over and had the chance to skip the final. i honestly dont think i deserve more than a B but she provides so much extra credit. i am now failing calculus math 150. =|
she is a very easy teacher, explains everything. take her if your not very good with math and u can skip final if u have a 95% or higher by the end
Mrs. Ward is a great teacher. She offers extra credit. Always available to answer your questions. She'll come to class early to help you with problems you may be having. I've struggled with math all my life and I did reasonably well in her class.
Great teacher... Very helpful.. Explains everything and takes the time to help you out... You get to drop one test.. and if you have above a 95% you dont have to take the final.. awesome teacher
Crystal clear communication. Understands the students needs and provides a direct approach to calculus. Also, motherly and intuitive.
As stated, she's kind and understanding prof. Very easy grader as she builds in tons of EC, and truly doesn't want students to do badly. Not most organized, doesnt bring notes on powerpt., but her explanations are clear! You have to take a lot of notes, examples. Tests are much simpler than HW sets. takes "elementary" part of stats quite literally
You won't regret taking Prof. Ward's class. She's very understanding if Math isn't your forte. She's clear on what she expects of you, hands out a grade update after every exam, she explains concepts well and offers lots of extra help! Also lots of EC if you don't do so well on tests. Best choice in math professors at Mesa!
I took this class with another teacher and failed it. I took it again in the summer with Ward and got an A. Excelent teacher, gives lots of extra credit, and she gives out grades sheets after every test so you know where you are in the class. Excelent teacher, i recomend her to all my friends. She's also nice and understanding. Take her! :D
HORRIBLE TEACHER!! She only ever reviewed the same examples in the book, you don't need a teacher to do that! And, she tested on things that she said she wouldn't and things that were never reviewed.
Terrible Instructor! She tests on problems that she says will not test you on, says that she won?t test you on problems that you haven?t done but she does, and says that she will tell you what is on the test, but she doesn?t. Also, she rushes through sections and only goes over the examples in the book, which you can do yourself. TERRIBLE!
TERRIBLE INSTRUCTOR! She tests on problems that she says will not test you on, says that she won?t test you on problems that you haven?t done but she does, and says that she will tell you what is on the test, but she doesn?t. Also, she rushes through sections and only goes over the examples in the book, which you can do yourself.
Professor Mary Ellen Ward is a great professor.She makes sure that we get the material crystal clear and explains them "barney" style.This is not a difficult class as long as you do the homework and pay attention with what she teaches.She is understanding and very helpful if you need a little help with the problems.
The people that wrote negative things about Professor Ward, has to be because they didn't do the required homework and show up to class. She is a great teacher! You will DEFINETLY get an A if you do your homework and show up to class.
she is really nice and helps her students with any questions.
Professor Ward is the most helpful instuctor you will EVER have. Had her for Algebra and Statistics.Excellent teacher and does everything needed for you to succeed. If you do bad with this teacher you need to drop out of school!
She is the teacher to take for stats! She lets you use a half sheet of notes front and back for the tests. She gives quizzes every class meeting except on test days. Make sure you show up every class because she will give points for attending. Tests are not bad...just make sure you study and do your homework. Do well and you can skip the final!
Professor Ward was the best teacher I have ever had! She goes over things multiple times just to insure the class is getting it. She knows how to teach. Very easy to get points in her class and get an A. I wish I could have her for all of my classes.
Best math professor anyone could ever register with.
I took Mrs. Ward's statistics class during the summer semester because of her great reviews. The class was difficult for me (I got a B and was towards the bottom of the class) but she was willing to help if you requested. Lots of extra credit opportunities and she lets you use notes on tests.
Mrs. Ward, is an amazing math teacher. I never was strong in math, until I attened her math class. She helps her students understand all the problems, she goes through the lectures step by step. Its almost too easy to get an A. (95% of class have A's). Best part, if you have an A in the class, you dont have to take the final!!
I took Ms. Ward's stats class during the summer semester because of her great reviews. The class was difficult for me (I got a B and was towards the bottom of the class) but she was willing to help if you requested. Lots of extra credit opportunities and she lets you use notes on tests.
Mrs. Ward is the BEST math teacher EVER! I love her! Notes on test, answers any questions, she is awesome! Math sucks...she will make it better.
Love love love her, i hate math and she makes it all better. Very clear on how to do each problems and takes the time to help individual students if needed. You can tell she really wants her students to succeed.
She makes it easy. Go to class, do your homework, ask questions when you don't understand- you get an A.
There is almost no way to fail this class without trying to. She builds extra credit in. Spends time going over homework and reviewing. She is always available for extra help. I wish she would teach all my classes
This class is so easy.She doesn't teach very well and makes a mistake on simple things at least twice a day,annoying. Most everyone leaves in the middle of the class. 4 tests one is dropped. Must take a quiz every day and they all end up equaling a test so that makes up for another test. Very boring and taught myself everything from book. easy A
Great teacher!! Any questions you have she will willingly answer absolutely clearly. If you need help afterwards she will gladly help during her office hours. Gives plenty of extra credit and will drop your lowest test score. Absolutely recommended teacher!
Great teacher, can clearly explain math so you understand.I recommend her if you struggle with math.
Mary Ellen is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Caring and helpful. Math isn't my forte however she helped make math fun by giving lots of extra credit and always answering all my questions. As mentioned, it's almost impossible to fail if you show up to class, do the quizes, and the extra credit. She was my teacher for all my math classes.
Easiest A ever, so no complaints there. BUT, as a teacher, she is USELESS. You read the chap before class and are expected to teach yourself. If you have ?'s on the homework she says "Give it 5 minutes and if you don't get it, just move on." OR "Google it." Class expectations are crystal clear; impossible to fail. But no real learning going on.
Pretty much what the last guy said, nice person...you will definitely pass. But will you really learn anything? Tons of extra credit and notes on the test. If you really want to learn math, she is not the teacher for you.
if you have a desire to actually learn algebra i strongly encourage you to not take her class.Ward is part of the reason the american education system is failing.you show up at class,she blows through HW questions and you leave an hour early.she offers an insane amount of extra credit.if you need to learn algebra, take another theater.
DO NOT TAKE HER! You will regret it, if you do. She goes through homework the first two hours! and then "teaches" three chapters in one hour! not clear at all, just horrible! do yourself a favor and take someone else.
I'm not very good at math at all and I was able to get an A in her class. She gives a lot of extra credit and most of it is on the quizzes she gives in the beginning of class. She let's you have notes during the exams which helped a lot. If you attend class every day and do all the homework you should be fine.
Professor Ward is a great teacher! I can appreciate her dry sense of humor and her frank responses. She does offer extra credit and makes an obvious effort to help her students succeed. I was grateful to be in her class.
She is constantly absent, once a month at the very least, with no explanation. Then she carries on in class like nothing happened while the whole class is behind. She confuses herself often while teaching. The only positive with her is that she's nice and makes it relatively easy to pass.
Class Info
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MATH121
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