3.8

Melissa McNickle

Mathematics - Columbia Basin College

3.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
156
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

156

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

She is a great professor

MATH96 - 5.0 rating

I regrettably ended up taking her online course

MATH94 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

28%

Textbook Required

22%

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95% confidence
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Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 100 reported grades
B: 15
B+: 12
A: 12
A-: 11
Common Tags
Test heavy (29)
Amazing lectures (24)
Graded by few things (24)
Tough grader (21)
Lecture heavy (20)
Accessible outside class (17)
Gives good feedback (16)
Lots of homework (16)
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5.0

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MATH210

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MATH142

4.4

MATH060

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MATHPC

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4.0

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4.0

Reviews (156)
3.0
3.0
MATH96
Oct 14, 2006

She is way too uptight.

5.0
2.0
MATH210
Feb 13, 2007

Very good teacher. She clearly explains everything and is more than willing to help you if you need it. Her tests are also well put together and not too hard.

5.0
2.0
MTHPREC
Nov 3, 2008

She is a WAY good teacher! Take her!

5.0
2.0
MATH98
Jun 8, 2009

I thought I hated math but her 95/ 96-98 series was great. It is my favorite class.

4.0
4.0
MATHPC
Jun 17, 2009

Hasham for precalc was an alright teacher but her tests were hard, and she didnt give us any slack. she graded hard mainly no partial points. i did ALL the homework, but failed her tests and withdrew from the class..

3.0
3.0
MATH098
Sep 1, 2009

I took her for Math 98.She was nice but when it came to teaching she was too fast and boring usually.She was strict you could not even ask someone next to you for help or work with them.You had to be quiet all the time.I felt at sometimes she choose students as favorites and helped them pass the class more.Homework Okay. Quizes and Exams difficult.

4.0
4.0
MATH96
Oct 14, 2009

Melissa is a great instructor. Very smart and teaches very well. Lots of note writing, but explains things well.

5.0
2.0
MTH97
Oct 30, 2009

She is the best math teacher i have ever had...i plan on taking her next semester as well!!! i actually dont hate math anymore

5.0
2.0
MATH141
Jan 16, 2010

One of the best math professors I've ever had.

5.0
4.0
MATH141
Jan 26, 2010

She is great. People say she goes fast but she will explain things if you just ask or look at her funny. Her tests aren't hard unless you don't do your homework, which she doesn't collect so a lot of people slacked.

5.0
4.0
MATH141
Feb 3, 2010

good teacher, explains everthing very clearly. Would reccomend her to everyone!

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Feb 9, 2010

Great teacher, explained things clearly and concisely. I withdrew from the class only because I couldn't afford it at the time, but I would take this teacher again.

4.0
2.0
MATH097
Mar 10, 2010

She is an amazing teacher! None of my other math teachers ever helped me understand things the way she did! If you don't do your homework in this class i guarantee you will fail though.. because she doesn't grade the homework at all only tests and quizzes are graded but she drops your lowest quiz! I recommend her, she's good:)

5.0
1.0
MATH97
Mar 16, 2010

Great teacher, she is helpful and is also willing to work with you. I would recommend her to anyone that is taking a math class.

5.0
1.0
MATH096
Apr 4, 2010

This was an online class. Ms. Hasham was very helpful and very responsive to email questions. Also, she made time outside of her regular office hours to address questions that I had. Great class and great instructor.

3.0
4.0
MATH90S
May 20, 2010

Hasham was a good teacher. I had her for math 96, 97 and 98. I like how oraganized she is and she goes over every step in the math problems. She is horrible about taking points off on tests though. You make a tiny mistake and she takes of more points than i thought was necessary. Also, I heard she is a lot harder once you get past the 90's series.

5.0
3.0
MATH98
May 22, 2010

Hasham is crystal clear in her teaching. Her notes are super helpful and she makes math soo much easier and understandable. Hands down THE best math teacher you could ask for!

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Jun 28, 2010

Melissa goes above and beyond what most teachers will. She bought a web cam and posted videos of her going over problems which is SUPER helpful in an online class. She didnt HAVE to do that but did to help her students. She is the best teacher Ive had at CBC

5.0
2.0
MATH95
Jul 24, 2010

Melissa is one of the best math teachers there are out there. If you do not understand math she will be able to teach it to you.

5.0
3.0
MATH97
Jul 28, 2010

Very good at what she does

5.0
3.0
MATH97
Sep 20, 2010

Awesome!

5.0
4.0
MATH96
Oct 11, 2010

Very helpful and kind. Love the way she teaches Math.

5.0
2.0
MATH97
Feb 8, 2011

Took Melissa fir 96 and now 97. Love her! Very helpful and she's kinda a geek. She looks younger than she is. :) She is very helpful. Try not to miss a day because she will go strait onto the next section. Class is strictly graded on quiz's and tests.

5.0
2.0
MATH98
Jun 23, 2011

By far the BEST math instructor I've ever had. She loves what she does and that is why she is so good at it. If you keep up with ur hw and never miss a day there's no reason why u should get below a 2.0. I love how her class is so structured & efficient. She is also very kind&entertaining. She is very helpful, whenever u need her u can go to her :)

5.0
2.0
MTH95
Aug 18, 2011

Most extremely nice, caring, reliable teacher ever! And she teaches really clearly! Goes back if you need help. Do your hw, come to class and you are gauranteed an A for the class... no joke

5.0
1.0
MATH97
Dec 8, 2011

A jewel of an instructor. She is one of the few instructors at CBC worth their wage. She's tough but in a way that makes everything effortless for the student in the end if you pay attention and ask for help if you need it. She goes out of her way to help anyone who needs it.

5.0
2.0
MATH97
Jan 2, 2012

One of my two favorites at CBC, and I hate math! If I had her for every math class I've had I'd be set. Very clear teaching, very enthusiastic about what she does, very friendly and reasonable. She didn't require homework or attendence but you really need to pay close attention to the lectures and keep up the pace. Highly highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Jan 9, 2012

Melissa was one of the most helpful teachers I've ever had. I went into her class despising all things having to do with math, and I had NO idea what I was doing, but by the end of the quarter, I could spout out correct answers without even thinking about it. I enjoyed her class immensely. She is very clear in her instruction.

4.0
4.0
MATH141
Mar 21, 2012

took online precalc and she was very willing to meet with you and help. Only downfall is she grades tests extrememly hard. Felt like a couple of times she docked points just so no one would ace her tests. Other than that shes really good and I would reccomend taking her class.

5.0
2.0
MATH98
May 8, 2012

melissa is a very organize and helpful instructor, that knows just how to teach her material well. I've had been dogging math98 for 3yrs, but thanks to my wife for recommending melissa, i'm no longer scared of attending the class because of this great instructor and her awesome teaching skills.

5.0
5.0
MATH141
Jun 15, 2012

Online Class. This class is very hard online. Many hours of self-teaching. You can email questions. Lots of homework. I can honestly say that taking this class online will lower your gpa for the class a whole point. As is 3.7 becomes 2.7. If your are on the cusp of a 2.0 math student i would recommend not taking it online.

4.0
4.0
MATH141
Dec 20, 2012

Professor Hasham is a decent teacher. She explains concepts in ways people can understand, but her grading is too harsh. You make one tiny mistake on a tests and your points will exponentially decrease. Also, she doesn't grade homework, which kills your grade.

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Apr 18, 2013

Good teacher if you follow her rules and she is really good at explaining problems into ways that you would understand

4.0
2.0
MATH141
May 8, 2013

i took her for pre-calc, she's an overall average teacher, bubbly, happy...etc. if you think outside the box and don't answer questions her exact way that she wants them, you're wrong. Doesn't matter if you're right and show step by step, if you don't learn her EXACT style, you will score low.

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Jul 30, 2013

Taking her now and she is really knows what she's talking about. She knows how to explain it to where it sticks to your brain. Make sure you do your homework everyday because that helps with quizzes and tests. Homework is not grade. Attendance is not mandatory, but you will be lost if you don't go to class. Overall, she's a great professor!!!

3.0
4.0
MATH96
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2013

If you want to fail take her! such a hard grader. I felt like she just wanted to see her students fail. she would laugh when we didn't know an answer. She's good at teaching the material, but just when you think you did good,think again cuz she probably found something to mark wrong on your quiz or test. ur grade is based only on quizzes/tests

5.0
2.0
MATH96
Aug 28, 2013

I took Melissa for 96 and 98. Easily the best math teacher I've ever had! Approachable, very friendly, and a little nerdy. Her teaching style is very clear and she takes homework questions at the beginning of every class. Doesn't check homework, but you need to do it in order to pass quizzes/tests. Lowest quiz score is dropped.

5.0
3.0
MATH107
Dec 5, 2013

My favorite math class taken so far.

5.0
3.0
MATH107
Dec 12, 2013

I have always been a pretty good math student, but not after taking this class. The quizes(generally 5 questions)and tests make up your grade, so if you miss a few questions it changes your overall grade. Many, many hours spent on homework and it barely affects your score which is disappointing.

5.0
2.0
MATH097
Jan 30, 2014

She is very helpful, will work with you on something until you get it. I would take any math class with her.

4.0
3.0
MATH97
Grade: Fail
Apr 2, 2014

Don't take this class if you work a lot outside of class.I managed doing homework that is not collected(which you should do. You seem to be doing ok but end up failing. She explains things very well and makes you feel good about the material. Had a great feeling that I'd pass, but didn't. Make sure to always calculate your grade.

3.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: Fail
Apr 2, 2014

I took her class online which I regret, pre calc is hard to begin with and you have to teach yourself everything. There are 4 exams throughout the qtr and those are worth more than anything and she grades them very hard. The highest score I got on an exam was a 70/100. I failed this class. I wouldn't take this class uless youre really good at math.

5.0
3.0
MATH96
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2014

Extremely clear with the lectures and homework was not graded but very helpful and helps you understand the next lecture. Very funny lady, and really nerdy, but nerdy cool. You can tell she loves math, talks about the history of math. I would take her class again in a heartbeat.

5.0
2.0
MATH97
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2014

Melissa is great, very knowledgeable, and can figure out what you did wrong on a problem within seconds.

3.0
4.0
142
Grade: B
Oct 7, 2014

Taking math online probly wasn't the best idea but it was made even worse by the fact that she only used instructional videos from an unknown teacher on MyMathLab and didn't know what was being taught. Also math must be done her way or the highway.

3.0
3.0
96
Dec 12, 2014

She doesn't post your grades anywhere, so you go through the whole quarter having no idea what your grade is! She doesn't grade homework, but once the tests come, if you know a different way to do a problem you'll most likely get docked points because that's not how she taught you.

5.0
2.0
MATH096
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2015

One of my favorite math professors. Melissa knows exactly what she's talking about, and exactly how to explain it so the entire class understands it. She can be strict, but she's super nice if you're showing up to class on time and putting effort into learning the material.

5.0
3.0
5528
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2015

I loved her class! She explains math very well and makes learning math so easy! She gives enough examples to make the material clear. She doesn't take attendance however, its very easy to fall behind so don't skip! She's an amazing professor!

5.0
2.0
MATH096
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2015

She was a great professor to take math online with She was very helpful If you had trouble with a problem she would always help She also had a youtube channel that shows how to do certain Homework problems Of course online is mainly you teaching yourself the material, but as long as you do that and stay on track you will do great Expect homework

2.0
5.0
MATH94
Grade: C-
Aug 16, 2015

I regrettably ended up taking her online course. Her YouTube channel which she posts some problems on is the only positive thing that I can say about her. She is rude with her email correspondence and I have gotten A's throughout math my whole life, but with her I STRUGGLED to get a C. You need to solve every problem her way, or else zero credit

3.0
4.0
MATH107
Aug 18, 2015

I took 107 with her online this summer, and I am not a huge fan. Her tests are difficult and she grades them tough. If you work for it, you'll pass, but if you don't have your life to dedicate to it don't expect an easy A.

5.0
1.0
MATH5512
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2015

i recommend anyone taking math to take Professor Melissa Hasham, she takes time to teach each and everyone of her students, makes sure everyone understand what she is teaching, and most important her lectures are very easy to follow.

1.0
5.0
MATH94
Grade: C+
Dec 29, 2015

Do not take her! Worst math teacher of my life.

3.0
4.0
MATH096
Grade: B-
Jan 20, 2016

It is hard to say if Melissa is a bad teacher or if I am a bad student (most probably bad student) but I did find her class quite challenging. She taught the class as if teaching to people who already knew the material, and asking for help was embarrassing at most. Yes, I will recommend Melissa but watch her Youtube videos at home for practice.

5.0
1.0
MATH097
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2016

I took math 96 & 97 with Melissa and she is a wonderful teacher. Very approachable and helpful. Doesn't collect homework so tests and quizzes make up your grade. The quizzes are usually five questions and tests around 20. Do your homework because test and quiz questions come directly from there. If you struggle with math, take her classes!

5.0
3.0
MATH97
Feb 3, 2016

She was very helpful. She reviewed my exams with me and helped me figure out what I did wrong.

2.0
5.0
MATH097
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2016

This is the worst math class I have ever taken. The only grades you get are on tests, so there is no homework credit to keep your grade up. She does not help you review for exams (save for a few problems on the board the day before), and her tests are full of the difficult questions from the book, rather than questions covering a basic concept.

1.0
5.0
MATH097
Mar 30, 2016

DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASS FROM HER! She doesn't teach she writes and solves problems on the bored giving little to no explanation of how to do them. She doesn't grade any homework and is super tough on grading tests she's useless when it comes to asking for help or finding out what you did wrong on ever missed test question she put a ? And never helped

5.0
1.0
MATH097
Apr 9, 2016

Professor Hasham was excellent. As far as online math classes go, they can be a little more challenging. She posts YouTube videos of homework problems, and she will do any you'd like on her channel if you email her. It's a great help! I emailed her a few questions and she responded quickly and was very helpful. She was very sweet :)

5.0
1.0
MATH097
Grade: C+
Apr 13, 2016

She has a wonderful personality and seems to enjoy her job.

2.0
5.0
MATH096
Grade: Rather not say
May 23, 2016

She seems nice but she is very unclear and so fast paced. If you don't understand something she kinda expects you to learn it from one explanation(which if you're not good at math you won't)her tests are hard and have no multiple choice. You will get a lot of homework every night but she doesn't even collect it. Your grade is just test and quizzes

5.0
2.0
MATH096
Grade: A-
May 26, 2016
Would take again

Melissa Hasham was the best math professor I ever took at CBC. She gives homework but she does not collect it. It helps to do it because she answers any questions you have and they are similar problems in the quizzes and exams. She makes students understand math better and I took her for math 94 as well. I would retake her again if I could.

4.0
4.0
MATH096
Grade: C
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Melissa is overall a great professor. She is very helpful, if you do not understand something in her online course, she breaks down the problem for you on her youtube channel. The only thing I did not enjoy about this class was how fast paced everything was, it was very hard for me to retain so much material all at once.

Tough Grader
Respected
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH096
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

Ms Hasham has been one of my favorite math teachers I've ever had. I don't understand why people said she was unclear in teaching or that she grades very tough. She explains thoroughly and gives points on exams/quizzes if you show your work. She cares about students and their health. She makes learning math fun and I've never hated going to class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
MATH096
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Melissa is a very nice lady overall. However, I would not take her class again. She is too fast paced, and the teaching is unclear. As hard as I studied and tried to do lots of homework and review for the exams, I could never seem to score a passing grade. I really regret taking this class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
MATH096
Feb 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her online class, math 96. The homework is mandatory, and is pretty simple and self explanatory. The on campus tests are nothing like the homework. Literally almost everything on the test was different from the homework. Very disappointed.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH096
Mar 17, 2017
Would take again

I took online math 96 with Melissa. She makes amazing youtube videos. I watch them now, event hough I'm in math94 with a different instructor. I appreciate her teaching style, she explains concepts well, doesn't over complicate things and will be available to you if you communicate the desire for help. She's efficient.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH097
Mar 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I found her fast pasted and not clear on instructions. She doesn't collect homework. She moves very fast and doesn't give much room for questions or reviewing problems. her peanut butter/jelly sandwich references make no sense and are confusing. I found YouTube videos to be of better use.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MATH096
Grade: C
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

Melissa Hasham deserves my review. Not just a good professor but wonderful person. I took Melissa Hashams math 96 class and witnessed how much she genuinely enjoyed math and teaching it. The way she makes you feel whether you answer a question correctly or incorrectly is a skill all teachers should have; I felt proud and encouraged respectively.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: D
Aug 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took Math 141 online with her so I didn't get to experience any lectures but all I can say is her tests are very difficult. So is the amount of homework, and timed online quizzes she required. When I went in to school for her exams, I never had enough time to finish them. They also were not similar to the practice exams she gave us.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH94
Aug 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took the online class. The book is only used if you use it. The online quizzes are complicated and short (40 min, 6-7 questions long). The grade curve is based on the quizzes and tests. The homework doesn't match the tests. It is extremely difficult and explained poorly. She refers to her YOUTUBE channel if you ask for help. Overall a FAIL!

4.0
4.0
MATH94
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

Melissa may seem dry at first but she is straight forward and gets down to the point while cracking a joke or two. She always gives opportunities to ask questions and breaks everything down, and organized. Although, the only thing you are graded on is quizzes and tests, you get homework but it's optional. She's really good if math isn't your thing

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH094
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

Melissa is one of the best professors I've had at CBC. I am not very good at math and was nervous about passing any math class but she explains every concept thoroughly and will answer any question you have. She can always explain why we do something in a way that makes sense and never says to "just do it" without first explaining the reasoning.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH96
Grade: B+
Apr 1, 2018
Would take again

She is a great professor. She has slow lectures, and that helped me to really understand the material, and she also helped me with my fear of math and math classes. She first explains things in a very "textbook" way, but if needed she is great at providing different explantations as well. There aren't a lot of things graded however, hw is needed.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MATH96
Grade: D+
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Is worried about finishing her lectures, not if you understand the material.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH96
Grade: F
Feb 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took her class online, lots of homework, test were hard. I would meet up with her for help but had no good feed back at all and didn't really explain things.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MATH94
Grade: B
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Melissa is a great teacher. Her online lectures make me feel like I am in a classroom with her. Very well explained. Take her, you won't regret it.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Melissa is the best math teacher I have ever had. She is thorough and concise. She is also very kind and patient. I wish I could have her for my next class but she isn't teaching it next quarter. :(

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MATH96
Grade: A-
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

She cares! She has a youtube channel and panopto records all of her lectures. She's also funny. Wish I could take her for math every quarter. The work was hard, but it was worth it. She uses quizzes and then exams after every few chapters.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH94
Grade: B-
Jun 9, 2019
Would take again

This is the third time I have taken this class and I'm finally going to pass it! It's been so hard to understand until now. Somehow I understand professor McNickle. I'm so happy! Finally through this class.

Graded by few things
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH96
Jun 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If math is not something you are good at, don't take this class. Trust me, I took the class because of the good reviews, but regret it big time. If you decide to take the class, you will want to make sure nothing gets in the way of completing homework or studying for the difficult exams. You will be marked for even the smallest errors.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2019
Would take again

Great instructor. I really learned a lot from her and I feel prepared for 142.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
MATH96
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She may be a great profession that others may learn off, however I was not one of them. She was hard to understand on what she wanted done in lectures. Quizzes were not based off homework assignments. Homework assignment on My Math lab and some were difficult to understand. I would get confused when she would try to explain problems to me.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH94
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Melissa is awesome. I had her two quarters in a row and she helped really helped me to feel comfortable with the math. She'll work with you on your math anxiety if you ask her. She really knows what she's doing with that.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH107
Grade: B+
Jun 24, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Very thorough and easy to understand. Wish I had been able to have her for my algebra classes. Would have saved me some headaches.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH107
Grade: B-
Jun 30, 2019
Would take again

Excellent instructor. If you don't get math she is the one to take.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: C+
Jul 5, 2019
Would take again

I really liked her. She was clear and could explain things in different ways if you didn't get it the first time. She seems to enjoy teaching math which is great cause it helped me to like it better. Which is saying something cause I usually hate math.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH98
Grade: A-
Jul 7, 2019
Would take again

She is the best math teacher I have ever had. She knows just how to explain it to get it to click in your brain. Tests are hard but the reviews are very helpful so don't miss those. Graded on just quizzes and exams, but she does make time everyday for answering homework questions from the nite before.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH141
Jul 31, 2019
Would take again

Excellent instructor. She has lectures recorded for us which helps a great deal. I'd take her for my next class but she isn't teaching it. :(

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
MATH96
Grade: F
Aug 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is a good teacher but she was confusing because MyMathLab explained the problem different than she did. Homework every day anywhere from 35 to 65 questions per day, which it was time consuming.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH98
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2019
Would take again

She's really great. Explains things clearly and has multiple ways to explain a problem if you don't get it the first time. Funny to.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH60
Grade: B
Oct 7, 2019
Would take again

Really good teacher. Iove how the online class is organized. Easy to follow video lectures and she's really good at explaining stuff. Dunno if I'll pass, but so far I'm learning more than I have from other math teachers ive had.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: C-
Oct 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am in Math 107 and online. The lectures are outdated, very hard to focus with the loud clicking and fan going. The professor did not explain everything in the lecture and then it would be on the homework. Her reviews for the exams were nothing like what was on the exam. And you hardly have enough time to finish the tests in the time frame given.

3.0
3.0
MATH060
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was very nice and all but I did not like the way she taught the material. Everything was so fast paced, it was like you learn something completely different every day.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH107
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class and I feel like I learned more than I have in other classes. I wish the class was a little slower but that is not her fault. Overall a very good experience and I would take her again if I had to take more math.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MATH060
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

a really great prof. i learned a lot and i have her again this quarter. she explains the math very well. she takes the time to make sure we get it before moving on. i like how she explains stuff.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH70
Feb 28, 2020
Would take again

Melissa is very clear with her teaching and she really cares about her students. I normally do not like math, but I am actually enjoying her class. It's a relief. She also has an abundance of videos for us which are really great.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
MATH96
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Melissa is a very good teacher and a nice person but she is a TOUGH grader! She bases her grades only on the quizes and tests which are written with added curveballs thrown in. Her tests are tough! Her lectures are very fast and there is absolutely no time for reviews, or in depth questions. If your even sort of not getting it, you won't pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH70
Grade: A-
Mar 27, 2020
Would take again

It is so nice to have a teacher that really cares about her students. She gave us free access to her website and the website is amazing! She's very organized and very good at explaining math. My only problem is I have to take Stats next quarter and she isn't teaching it. :(

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

Professor McNickle is great. The online course was easy to follow. She has a lecture for every section and YouTube videos to further explain concepts.

Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: Not sure yet
May 22, 2020
Would take again

Ms. Mcnickle is the best math teacher I have ever had. Somehow she is able to explain things in a way that I can understand. I'm so grateful for the videos she makes. the ability to go back and watch them over again is so helpful.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: B+
Aug 16, 2020
Would take again

Took McNickle for summer quarter. She's amazing! Clear and straight to the point videos. Will Zoom call with you if you need help on questions. Very helpful. Only thing I didn't enjoy was by how only 5 quizzes plus the final make up your grade in the class. If you're to miss any questions, it drops the grade 5% per question wrong.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

She is someone who genuinely cares for the success of her students. Some of the material was difficult, so always ASK QUESTIONS. She won't hesitate to help you understand the material. She's also a little quirky, but in a charming way.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH60
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

I took Melissa's Math 60/Math 70/Math 141 series and I can't say enough about what a great teacher she is. She gives you a free subscription to her website and her website is just awesome. Her videos are awesome. I normally don't like math, but I enjoyed it with her. She'll challenge you, but you'll learn a lot.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor McNickle is amazing. She has a way of explaining concepts that makes them easy to understand, and this is coming from a math hater. Her lectures are great and she talks slowly/clear enough that I was even able to watch most of them 2x speed and still get the concepts down. I would definitely recommend her for anyone who dislikes math.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
MATH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's a hard professor, but she explains the math super well. As long as you watch her lectures you're set, you just have to set a lot of time aside to pass the class. It's very time consuming and difficult, so I would definitely recommend asking for help, or contacting the CBC tutoring website for extra help. Her lectures are super helpful though!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: B-
May 20, 2021
Would take again

She's really great at explaining the math.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MATH107
Grade: D
Jun 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

McNickle is very unforgiving. There's no room for mistakes since there is no homework. All that is graded are quizes which are fairly easy after watching lectures & exams which are far more difficult than the quizzes. I really don't think her exams are a fair justification of you knowledge. She doesnt care if you pass or fail. No MU work. Dont rec.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH107
Grade: C-
Jun 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor McNickle is one of the worst educators I have ever had to learn from. The tests are not a reflection of your knowledge and are significantly different from the quizzes. This is not a class to take online or with her. She's extremely unhelpful when going to her with questions or problems with curriculum and highly unprofessional. Beware.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
MATH70
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

Not an easy class by all means. She does have her own lectures on her own website that are about an hour long. So about 5 lectures plus homework 5 days a week. She does not collect homework but she does quizzes with about 3-4 questions. 3 exams and one final test. Her exams can be tricky. As long as you watch her lectures and do the work.

So many papers
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH070
Grade: C-
Jun 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Probably the most terrible professor Ive ever had. She has decent reviews on here but she's comes off as entitled and does not work with her students in order to help them be successful. Only grades quizzes and exams so beware of that. Has good lectures and explains well. If there is a different teacher you can take, do it.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH070
Grade: D+
Jun 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Somehow last quarter i taught myself algebra 1 and received a better grade. The exams are the most difficult things i have ever taken. failed every one of them. I did my best and still failed. i dont understand how she grades. you could get 13/16 questions wrong and received an F. Do not take this class. She is terrible.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH107
Grade: C
Jun 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I cannot say enough horrible things about Melissa McNickle. While her videos are clear and teach the material, the grading system will fail you. Her exams do not match what is being taught, the quizzes are nothing like the exams. There is no graded HW or MU work. She doesn't care about her students and was so unprofessional during my quarter.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH107
Grade: D+
Jul 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Expect 20 hours plus of ungraded homework each week. Don't expect help outside of the prerecorded lectures. Exams are weighted heavily and include material that is not covered in class. I am a 4.0 student but I received a 1.7 for this class. Frankly, she is the most uncaring "professor" I've ever had.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH070
Grade: C-
Aug 19, 2021
Would take again

She's a great teacher and really cares about her students. Her website is awesome and you will get a free login to it if you take her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Melissa really has a way of understanding the needs of her students. She is an open book of math expertise that lives to see her students succeed. If you are lazy tho you won't like her. But if you got work ethic, this is the prof for you.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MATH070
Oct 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's nice and her lectures are helpful but the exams are A LOT of your grade in her class and they can get really confusing. I had great quiz scores but when I took the first exam, I got an F on it!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH070
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2021
Would take again

Math ISNT my strongest subject. Lectures are an hour long M-F, very clear and to the point, along with plenty of practice problems. If you fall behind... good luck. She's amazing at what she does and includes humor in her lectures. I will 100% be taking all my math credits with her if possible. She's very organized as well! Highly recommend.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: B-
Nov 11, 2021
Would take again

Fantastic professor! Love her lectures. She breaks everything down so it is super easy to learn. Wish I had found her sooner.

Respected
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH107
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

I love her teaching style. She's literally like the only math teachers I've ever been able to understand.

Respected
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH107
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She does NOT allow any makeup work, re-takes, extra credit, anything to help you fix your grade she is NOT willing to. She wont even drop the timed 1 hr tests! (Impossible with the load she drops on the tests) To make it worse the exams are way different then the homework and lectures combined. DO not take her class trust me.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH107
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Melissa is a great teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed this course with her. She has a great sense of humor and it's clear she loves math and teaching math. She's by far the best math professor I've ever had.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH107
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

I would definitely take her again if I needed to take another math class. She cracks herself up and I enjoy the little things she shares during the lectures. She explains all the necessary material and I found it easy to pay attention during the lectures because she's entertaining and goes through the lecture in a decent amount of time.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH141
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. McNickle was one of the best math teachers Ive had, if not the best. I never considered myself a math person. however, she taught in a way that started with the most basic form and gradually complicated it to the final problem. This style allowed for a lot of improvement. I strongly recommend McNickle for those of you who struggle in math.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 24, 2022

The professor did a good job at explaining things. However, her test are ridiculously difficult. You'll be able to do the homework but lots of curveballs in the test, it's almost as if she doesn't want you to pass the class. Test are 16 difficult questions with 1 hr limit. Ended up withdrawing after 2nd test, and hopefully re-taking it elsewhere.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MATH060
Grade: C+
Jun 6, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. McNickle is an excellent teacher. She's really entertaining in her videos and that helped me to enjoy this subject more which I don't usually enjoy. I feel her tests are hard, but they are fair. If you have done the homework. I highly recommend her if you don't like math.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MATH070
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2022
Would take again

Excellent professor. Really explains well and the videos are entertaining.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Aug 15, 2022
Would take again

She has the best lecture material and I continued to seek out her material even after I was in other math classes.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH060
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 25, 2022

Tried reaching out to the teacher for assistance multiple times during the term and she was not helpful. Pretty much told me if I didn't understand it from the text book that I was screwed. Did not try to help provide other links or anything. Ended up having to withdraw from the course.

5.0
3.0
MATH040
Grade: B+
Oct 19, 2022
Would take again

I had so much anxiety going into this class. Ms. Mcnickle has really helped me calm my anxiety about math. She's so good at explaining math and she is so patient. She met with me over zoom to tell me a technique for handling the anxiety. I highly recommend her if you don't like math.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 22, 2023

Her class is only graded by tests. She has homework but does not grade it or give points for it. The tests are timed at an hour and have 30-40 questions. When emailed her for assistance all she gave me was to study more and that I must not be smart enough to understand it. Her lessons are short unclear and few problems actually gone through.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: B+
Mar 21, 2023

There are only 4 exams, 5 quizzes, and 1 final. She gives lots of ungraded homework. The exams and final are 83.33% of your grade, and the quizzes are the other 16.67%. She drops one quiz (4%), but she does not drop any of the tests. Even if you get 100% on all the quizzes and only one out of sixteen wrong on the tests, you still don't get a 4.0.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 21, 2023

This class requires 3 hour/day to complete work. Material is difficult to understand because teacher is not available. Tests are made to trick you so that it is almost impossible to get an A. Teacher does not care about student's success. She does not give extra credit, partial credit, or retakes. Do not take this class. I got a 4.0 in Math 141.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
142
Grade: B
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Great teacher. She explains concepts really well and is always available for help via zoom whenever I need it. I appreciate the effort she puts into creating videos that really explain the material instead of expecting you already know everything.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH107
Grade: B
May 18, 2023

I do NOT recommend this class unless you want your grade to be based off of 5 exams only.I do well on HW & not great on the exams. She also puts the HW link out but it did not work on my new macbook, when I asked she said "watch the video" I emailed her back saying I did watch the video & the link still isn't there,she said it could be my computer.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MATH060
Grade: C
Oct 25, 2023
Would take again

I was excited to take this class because her lectures are laid out in a very nice and clear manner, but then when it comes to grading quizzes and tests she is a very tough grader. There is no partial credit and the exams are very confusing.Exams did not go over the same subject matter that was covered in lectures, but teacher states it is...

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH040
Grade: D+
Nov 14, 2023

class was tough since it had been a long time since I took a math class. Quizzes, and tests only which are heavy on your grade, timed tests gave me anxiety, and took me a bit to work through the problems so felt rushed, The lectures are lengthy, NO EXTRA CREDIT, HW on your own time. crappy feeling to fail when it was not by much and I tried.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH070
Grade: C+
Nov 16, 2023
Would take again

Great math professor in my opinion. I hope to keep taking them for my math career.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH040
Grade: C+
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

She's really great. Easy to understand and not boring like most math teachers. I really like how the class is set up. Very strait forward.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2024

I did not mind 141, but currently in 142 & "Quizzes MUST be submitted in the form of 1 and only 1 pdf document.That means if you have taken multiple pictures of your work, you must first make a pdf document of all of those pictures and then submit just that 1 file." Understandable to have it in pdf form to grade, but automatic 0 for multiple pdfs ?

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
142
Grade: C+
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

Videos are great, class is organized.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
Mar 12, 2024

This professor is extremely bad. The lectures are super long and you get graded by a couple exams. The exams are held only on specific days with no changes. I was super sick on one of the days and got a bad grade and there was no coming back. I had a 100 percent on everything else after spending 25 hours+ a week on the course.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
142
Grade: B
Mar 20, 2024

Professor is extremely cold and could care less about the students, she constantly seems annoyed by any questions asked and offers little help for any issues you have. Quizzes are graded rough and lectures are extremely lengthy, and there are very few graded assignments so any errors could tank your grade. I would avoid this prof when possible.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Jun 13, 2024
Would take again

I had to retake the class after I failed the first time with my previous teacher who didn't really care to go into detail when students had questions. Professor McNickle was amazing at explaining lectures in her videos. People say her videos are long, Yes but that's how it is supposed to be it takes practice and a lot of time to learn math.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Oct 23, 2024
Would take again

she is a good teacher and i would take her again. only thing i advise is her tests are timed and if you don't learn the material you wont have enough time to finish, which is challenging. tests are weighed heavy. overall good communicator and explains well during lectures.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B-
Mar 4, 2025

Want to learn math at a good rate with great feedback? Don't take her PreCalc class. You have 0 homework and upwards of 11+ lectures in a week. She only does tests/exams, so your grade can drop fast! You are given a "free" textbook & its free because it has the most loose descriptions on how to do problems. I learned more watching vids on YouTube.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2025
Would take again

This class was easier than I expected, even though I was worried since I hadn't taken a math class in a long time. The lectures were pretty long, but they were really helpful for understanding the material and completing the homework and tests.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Mar 10, 2025
Would take again

She uses a very weird way of finding your grade in the class, she has some equitation that she uses to find it. Nevertheless the grade that comes out isn't crazy or anything, it's just kind of odd. Besides that, this course was online I felt like she stayed out of the way, she just assigns the work and grades it.

4.0
3.0
142
Grade: A-
Mar 30, 2025
Would take again

Lots of lecture videos and graded solely on quizzes and exams, though exams make up a significantly higher percent of the final grade. I personally would not take another online math course because I find it easier to learn in an in person setting. The lecture videos are very clear and concise, though, with many examples and definitions.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: B+
Apr 5, 2025
Would take again

Great prof. Really enjoy the lectures.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: D-
Apr 6, 2025

Has zero tolerance for anything missed, no credit for doing homework, difficult to work with

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
May 21, 2025
Would take again

I worked hard for a 95.75%. Graded: 5 quizzes, 3 exams, & 1 Final Exam. Marks lowest quiz grade from final grade. No re-takes, no xtra credit. HW is not graded but useful to do. Stays out the way & lectures are heavy but worth the time. Took winter tri. Great course for high-achievers and self-learners. Currently in her pre-calc II spring course.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH070
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2025
Would take again

You can really tell when a teacher genuinely cares about their students' education! I really appreciated how in depth the lectures were and how easy she made it to understand! Highly recommend :) !

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2025

Professor McNickle knows what she is doing. She teaches everything with detail and it actually makes sense. However, she dosnt allow retakes or have any extra credit opportunity and only grades quizzes and tests. A simple mistake could costs you your grade but as long as you do the hw and watch all lectures you'll be okay.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH070
Grade: B+
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

I really like her lectures. She breaks everything down step by step and doesn't assume you know things you don't. Funny too.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof McNickle's class is easy to work with, but you need to stay on top of things. You are graded by 5 quizzes (drop the lowest score), 3 exams, and 1 final exam, so a simple mistake could cause a drop in the grade you want. There are no opportunities for extra credit either. If you follow all her instructions and stay diligent, you'll be fine.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
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