3.9

Michelle Savescu

Mathematics - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

3.9
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

99

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

52

4

20

3

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8

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7

What Students Say

She was one of the BEST professors I've ever taken

MAT017 - 5.0 rating

So many notes and I couldn't tell you what any of it means

MAT181 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

29%

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95% confidence
Based on 40 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (14)
B (9)
A (8)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(9)C(2)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 49 reported grades
A+: 14
B: 9
A: 8
B+: 4
Common Tags
Caring (16)
Graded by few things (16)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Test heavy (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Respected (8)
Lecture heavy (6)
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Ratings by Course

MATH010

5.0

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MAY021

5.0

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MATH104

5.0

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MAT115

5.0

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MAT182

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

MAT181

3.3

MAT121

3.0

MAT017

2.9

MAT105

2.7

MAT182

2.7

Reviews (99)
5.0
1.0
MAT021
Oct 22, 2006

Sometimes I feel bad for her because she is so sweet and people are not nice to her back. A very easy teacher...clarifies things over and over so you understand perfectly. She will go over a topic a million times if students told her they needed help. I highly suggest taking her class, she is very sweet.

5.0
1.0
MAT105
Nov 7, 2006

She is a very sweet woman. She will do anything to help you. The best thing you can do is come to class. I am horrible at math and I managed to get a B in her class with little effort. Her accent makes her a little hard to understand at times, but her willingness to re-explain concepts makes up for any difficulties.

5.0
2.0
MAT021
Nov 14, 2006

She is a very helpful teacher and a sweet lady. She is clear and precise with testing dates and is always willing to answer questions.

5.0
3.0
MAT021
Nov 29, 2006

SHE IS REALLY A GREAT TEACHER. SHE WILL HELP YOU OUT WITH ANYTHING YOU NEED. IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING SHE IS MORE THAN WILLING TO GO OVER IT AGAIN, AND SHE DOES A MAJOR REVIEW BEFORE A TEST AND GOES OVER EVERYTHING THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST, SO THER ARE NO SUPRISES! IM TAKING HER AGAIN FOR MAT 022 BECAUSE SHE'S SUCH A GREAT TEACHER!

3.0
2.0
MATH022
Dec 5, 2006

She's a decent teacher, just a little all over the place. Her notes do not make sense. Thank GOD she does a complete review before a test. She will give you the questions to the test, and just change the numbers. She can be helpful, but sometimes she does not explain things to help you. I would recommend people to take her though!

5.0
2.0
MATH010
Dec 7, 2006

Very sweet lady. It's kind of hard to understand whats going on but she is always willing to help. She tells you what will be on the test before hand and she is very generous when grading the tests. I managed to get half credit for a wrong answer. I would take her again if i had anymore math classes

3.0
2.0
MAT105
Jan 12, 2007

Very Helpful. She basically gives you the questions that will be on the test during the review. Her accent makes it very hard to understand her sometimes though.

3.0
3.0
MAT021
Mar 31, 2007

She is one of the sweetest teachers on campus. She makes each lesson very clear and concise. Her office hours are dedicated for helping you if you need her and the tests are not to bad thanks to her review sessions the class period ahead.

4.0
2.0
MATH022
Apr 24, 2007

Very nice lady, sometimes her acent is hard to understand but she's always willing to help. She gives you all the test questions before the test, and will help you durring the test, she also gives bonus quizzes if you do bad on a test.

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Nov 5, 2007

SWEETEST WOMAN EVER! SOOOOO HELPFUL AND SO EASY! She will explain something to you until she is blue in the face if that's what it takes for you to understand. She tells you exactly what's on the test and if you do badly, you can re-do the problems you mess up on. :) LOVED HER & you will too!!!

5.0
1.0
MAY021
Nov 12, 2007

She is the nicest woman ever. She takes great amounts of time to discuss questions and to cover material. I definitely recommend her.

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Jan 3, 2008

She is the sweetest lady ever! Truely wants her students to do well. She practices mastery learning and is the type of teacher I hope to be someday! I'm actually sorry I don't Have to take another math - because I'd take her again!

5.0
2.0
MAT103
Apr 15, 2008

She is the best professor I have ever had. She has an accent so you really have to listen to her but she is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. She only uses the textbook for homework and you do have to go to class to pass. She gives a lot of notes but they are really well explained.

5.0
1.0
MAT105
Jun 24, 2008

shes a great teacher and really nice. Attendance and homework is not mandatory but may help you with some extra points at the end of the semester. She gives you all of the questions and answers the class before the quiz. Go to classes and youll breeze through the class.

4.0
1.0
MAT103
Nov 3, 2008

She is the sweetest woman ever! She tells you everything that is on the test before you take it. She does take attendance. She also offers a make-up test if you do poorly on the first one.

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Nov 7, 2008

She is such a sweet woman whom takes pride in her work. If you don't do well on a test, she let's you re-test. What other professor would ever do that? You can meet with her and discuss help and knows her stuff. She's always in a good mood, which rubs off on you. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Nov 12, 2008

Really easy, kind of hard to understand her w/ accent. She gives you tests and if you do bad get to take a make-up quiz. Really hard to do bad in class. Only thing is very boring class.

4.0
1.0
MAT130
Jan 7, 2009

Easy class, really boring. have to listen carefully cause of her accent. really nice lady. if you go to class and take notes its an easy A

2.0
5.0
MAT105
Mar 9, 2009

Yes, she's nice, but she doesn't give too many chances to do well. There are only a handful of exams, no quizzes, and no graded homework. Each exam is only a few problems, 10 points each, and they'll be the problems in your math book that give no answer and are impossible to figure out. Also, the accent is irritating.

4.0
2.0
MAT024
Mar 17, 2009

I took her last semester and again this semester. If I needed more math I'd take her again. As long as you go to class and pay attention you'll do fine. She has retests for all the tests and she is so helpful!

4.0
3.0
MATH103
Mar 20, 2009

She's always willing to help and is very interested in your learning.

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Apr 14, 2009

SHE ROCKS. She gives you a "study guide" which is exactly what is on the exam. She is willing to help you after class with anything you don't get. She gives a "quiz" that is basically a make up exam. I have 100% in her class and there shouldn't be a reason that you don't have that grade.

4.0
1.0
MAT103
Apr 27, 2009

Honestly..the first day of class I was scared because I could hardly understand anything she said. She has a heavy accent, but you get used to it after a while. She is a very nice woman, and she offers make-up tests. I never had to redo any of mine because she has a 'review day' and explains the material that will be on the test. JUST GO TO CLASS!

4.0
1.0
MAT103
May 28, 2009

She is adorable and very sweet. She cares about your grades, and you have the opportunity to retake tests. I suggest doing the problems she assigns before each test to refresh your memory. Tests are simple if you look over everything. Easy A. Talk to her if you dont understand something, she will do her best to explain.

4.0
1.0
MATH105
Nov 5, 2009

very nice, helpful and willing to cooperate

4.0
2.0
MAT105
Nov 12, 2009

Extremely helpful teacher, very nice, would recommend to those who could careless about math, but want a good grade.

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Apr 13, 2010

take her! shes really easy and her accent is funny. i dont really pay attention in class because she talks so fast. she gives a review sheet and just study that

4.0
1.0
MATH103
Apr 14, 2010

She has a heart full of gold. She will help any student with any problem they may have. I have a 100 in this class. TAKE HER! She lets you take make up quizzes if you want to bring your test grade up. Everyone shoudl take her.

3.0
1.0
MAT103
May 14, 2010

The first semester I had her, she was wonderful and an easy A. I took her another semester for the second part of the class, and she was not so easy. She must have gotten in trouble for having such easy tests, so she definitly got harder !

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Jun 2, 2010

A lovely, sweet professor who always gives you the tools you need to succeed in her class. Tests are a bit difficult but she will often give "bonus quizzes" so you can fix the mistakes you made. Show up for class, go to office hours if you are having trouble, do the problems, and talk to her about your concerns and you'll be fine.

2.0
2.0
MAT103
Nov 9, 2010

The class is and easy A if you teach all the material to yourself. I am bad at math already adn she doesnt explain anything and is all over the place. It is also really hard to understand her beacue she has such a thick accent. If you do poorly on tests she does allow you to make up the points, but i made sure not to get her next semster.

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Dec 11, 2010

She is a lovely woman. She genuinely wants to see her students learn and do well. She will help you in any way that she can. she gives you an opportunity to improve your grade if you do poorly on a test. I have taken two of her classes and she helped me get an A instead of a C both times. I love her.

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Nov 3, 2011

She may have an accent, but she always helps students and will take time in class to go over questions. Normally, the class runs for an hour and 20 minutes, but rarely just she keep the class past an hour. Her tests are easy and she gives you make up quizzes. The only time she gets angry is when students fail the class because they don't care.

4.0
1.0
MAT103
Jun 1, 2012

very nice and helpful. If id have taken the class with anyone else... I wouldnt have gotten an A!

5.0
2.0
MAT103
Oct 25, 2012

Def on of the best teachers at KU math was so easy with her, she gives a practice test before the test and it is the same problems with different numbers, plus shes adorable.You will want to take her!

3.0
1.0
MATH105
Nov 2, 2012

Seems difficult at first but her tests are easy and short. She also gives a practice test that is basically the test and she goes over it before the test. She is sort of ditsy and gives some useless info, but overall she is very knowledgable. She cuts students a lot of slack. The only thing is she has an accent. Its not terrible though. Take her!

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Nov 27, 2012

Savescu is the most helpful teacher at Kutztown. Her tests are 7 questions long and she's so easy TAKE HER

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Jan 19, 2013

AMAZING teacher! super easy. she gives a practice sheet before each test and that is the test, seven questions at the most. available for office hours and extra help. took her 8am just becauseI loved her!

3.0
2.0
MAT103
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2013

She gives practice sheets of the type of questions that will be on the tests. She tells you what type of questions will be on the final. Don't take her at 8 am because you will want to skip it all the time. Very boring. Most of the time I read the book I taught myself how to do the problems. Overall, it was an alright class.

3.0
4.0
MAT017
Nov 11, 2014

Dr. Savescu isn't my favorite but she is a very nice professor. She is hard to understand, especially in a larger lecture room. Class would be a lot easier if she would break the problems down while working them out instead of writing it all out and having us copy. Go to tutoring and she'll bump your grade if you need it.

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Jan 27, 2015

She is a great professor, and an absolute delight in class, I would have loved to take her again for my next level math class.. Definitely going to miss her!!!

4.0
3.0
MAT103
Apr 29, 2015

LOVE her!! Always a delight to sit in her class. She is helpful and will continue to explain anything until you understand. She is a little hard to understand the first week but after that her class is a breeze.

5.0
2.0
MAT017
May 13, 2015

I have taken math a few times and this is one of the better professors. If you are not really strong at math take her. She is really nice and tries to make sure everyone is clear on the material. Coming to class is important but she gives study guides and doesn't do any trick questions on her exams. She is always willing to help after class too.

2.0
5.0
MAT105
Grade: C
Jul 2, 2015

She was a nice woman and very understanding. She could get a little snippy sometimes and she wasn't very clear or easy to understand with her accent. I taught myself everything. She was very disorganized with her tests and she does not use D2L. She only has 5 tests and she averages out your grade between those so if you bomb one your screwed.

3.0
3.0
MAT105
Oct 20, 2015

Dr. Savescu is a lovely woman, but I can understand why people would think she is difficult. She's a little scatter-brained, but she lays everything out. You have to show up for class... attendance and the 6 tests are your only grades. She gives optional homework, and if you do some of the problems and show up to class, you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
MAT103
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2015

Dr. Savescu is one of the best professors I've had here at Kutztown. If you can pay attention and write down everything she puts on the board, you will pass with flying colors. All you need to do is respect her and show up for class. She offers so much of her time to help you and will never turn a student in need down. I LOVE HER!!!

5.0
1.0
MAT017
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2015

I took her for Fundamentals of Math, and let me tell you. She was one of the BEST professors I've ever taken. She takes her time to go over the material, and really makes sure everyone knows how to do it. She's so kind, and understanding. The tests are very easy, and short. The homework is optional, never collected. She's really there for you.

5.0
1.0
MAT105
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2016

She was extremely helpful. Even in a lecture hall in the Academic Forum, she took the time to get to know us all individually. Am currently taking MAT 121 because of how great she is.

4.0
1.0
MAT021
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is so sweet and cares about her students. She will do anything to make our lives easier. She tells you exactly what is on each test and most tests are open notes. Really easy. Take her youll love her, accent takes some getting used to but isnt bad.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAT115
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

I have taken this precalc class twice before and haven't been able to pass. This woman is a freaking saint sent to Kutztown University by Jesus himself. I owe my life to her, not even kidding. Take her, I promise there is not a better math professor at Kutztown University.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MAT103
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

No homework and lots of open note tests. Only 4 tests total

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT181
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

She's the best teacher I've ever had.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MAT181
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Savescu truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She focuses on understanding the math rather than being able to repeat it. Gives lots of open book, open note exams.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
3.0
MAT220
Apr 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The women has a heavy accent that takes all your attention to understand what she is saying. Also, she tends to teach herself and doesn't explain how she gets to point A to C without using point B... if that makes sense. BUT, her tests are about every other week, but super easy and she likes assigning papers... but doesn't really tell you what about

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT182
Grade: A
May 6, 2017
Would take again

I LOVE DR SAVESCU! Shes definitely was my fav math prof I have ever taken at KU. She's very clear with tests and what is going to be on them which made the class so easy. Gives many examples and reviews for tests. Sometimes she goes a little fast but you need to ask questions. She also gives a lot of open note tests if you show up to class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MAT181
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is awesome! She is so caring and really wants you to do good. HW is not graded. She gives you a Test Prep for each test. There are 6 in total plus the final. You can drop your lowest grade as well. (Tests are no longer open notes because of Department rules). She is overall amazing and would love to take again for other math courses.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT121
May 28, 2018
Would take again

Awesome Professor!! Take her if you can for all or any math class and you will pass!!!

Caring
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Respected
5.0
1.0
MAT103
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2018
Would take again

If you struggle with math, TAKE HER! She spells out for you exactly what is on the tests. There are 4 exams. (non-cumulative final) and each exam is 5 or 6 questions that she tells you ahead of time. She has a thick accent but you can still easily understand her. She is so sweet and never makes you feel bad even if you have 100 questions. TAKEHER

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MST181
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Home work is given but not checked up on but doing the homework on your own is key to getting an A. I thought she talked way too fast at first but either she slowed down or I got used to it real fast. she will also give make up quizzes after each test on parts people got wrong giving you a chance to get all the points back. Wish she taught more. :(

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MAT115
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Savescu is such a nice and caring professor. She explains everything so much, even if its already well understood. She can get confusing sometimes but if you just ask her to explain she will. I never brought the textbook because you don't need it and she never collects homework. It's honestly one of my easiest math classes ever.

2.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Savescu is the sweetest. She really knows her stuff. However, she is from Romania & has a THICK accent which is hard to understand at times(language barrier!)It goes both ways, sometimes she doesn't understand her students. She also goes very fast so if you're not already good at math, good luck. Only understood the chapters when we got study guide

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

Very sweet and funny, she can be hard to understand but for the most part I was able to follow her lectures with no problem. The only thing that you are graded for are the 4 tests that you take and they are exactly the same as the study guide she gives you. She can move fast so ask questions if you're confused. I suck at math and I got an A.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MAT121
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

she is an amazing prof. she is extremely helpful, her time is flexible, and she really tries her best for u to pass and get good grades. at first she seems kind of hard and goes fast but she listens to feedback and will repeat explanations until you understand. she is always willing to help in office hours. A come to class and listen

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT182
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

She is the absolute best professor that I have had so far at Kutztown. She is always willing to help. Hw isn't mandatory but you should do it so you know what you need for the test. She tells you everything you need to know for the test the day before. Very Easy!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
1.0
MAT103
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This whole class is a joke to begin with but she makes you feel like you're a second grader all over again. She explains step-by-step on how multiplication works, and it's just annoying. We have five exams in this class, and that is all you are graded on. Out of the five exams, she graded four of mine wrong, by taking points off for correct answers

Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT103
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is a lovely woman who is very clear with what will be on tests. She gives you opportunities to improve your grade if you are not a great test taker and she is always willing to help!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
MAT105
Grade: B
Apr 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

doesn't explain well in lecture beginning of the semester was super easy towards the end she just did problems and didn't explain them our whole class once asked her extra time to study for a test and she didn't give it to us so instead we also got a take home test to do along with a in class test

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MAT181
Oct 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't actually teach, just gives examples and expects you to learn from that.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: A+
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

Lecture but often lets out early. Very understanding.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MAT181
Grade: B+
Nov 2, 2021
Would take again

Heavy accent. Hard to understand at first. Teaches by writing problems on chalkboard and murmuring numbers. No calculator. Sometimes makes mistakes. After so many problems you get the idea. Relies on past calc knowledge. More helpful when asked questions. Sweet, old school, and helpful when sought out. Get ready to teach yourself outside class too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT181
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Savescu truly wants her students to succeed. Although it takes a few classes to get adjusted to her accent, she really does know her stuff and teaches it well. Make sure you do LOTS of practice outside of class, it truly helps. Graded based on 4 tests and the final (each 20% of grade).

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT181
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Possibly the worst professor I've ever had. She gave 5 exams and this is all we were graded on. Examples were the only form of teaching, of which she made mistakes on half the time. No homework or labs were provided as a grade boost, strictly exams for the grade.

Test heavy
3.0
2.0
MAT103
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Savescu is definitely not the best prof I've had, but I still managed to pass with a B, even with my very poor attendance. Her lectures are hard to understand as she only teaches by writing examples on the board and doesn't use a calculator (resulting in mistakes often). Be ready to teach yourself outside of class. The course is easy enough.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT182
Grade: B
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Does not give homework often. If homework is given it counts towards your test grade (like a take home test). Very nice and caring. She is willing to help you during a test if you are struggling. She is very smart so she is probably better teaching higher courses(calc 1 and up).

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT182
Grade: A
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is a caring professor who goes out of her way to make the class as easy as possible. Her whole class consists of examples, but lecture notes are given at the end of each week with extra exercises. Five tests make up the whole grade including the final, but partial credit is given on problems. If you study you can easily pass with a B.

Caring
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MAT181
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 31, 2022

I have never had a teacher more incomprehensibly incompetent in my life. I don't know if there's a language barrier, but nuance and other things are completely lost.There is no introduction to topics, almost like she expects you to know what they are already. So many notes and I couldn't tell you what any of it means. Expect nothing to be explained

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MAT103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 26, 2022

She has a very heavy accent that make it hard to not only understand her, but also what she expects of you. Im constantly sitting in that desk wondering what in the world is going on. If you miss a class you better be able to teach it to yourself and get the notes from someone or else you will literally fail.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
MAT181
Grade: B+
Oct 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is an incredible professor and made calculus enjoyable. She is very caring and takes time to help each student individually if they are struggling. She also is extremely flexible in helping you stay on track when you are dealing with difficult circumstances. I highly recommend her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: A-
Nov 11, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Savescu is a great math teacher! I had her for MAT103 and I am taking her again for MAT104. As long as you take notes (everyday) and show up for class, you will do well in her class. She gives you a study guide for all tests and the questions are the exact same as what's on the test. She has an accent, but you get used to it fast!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT181
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2023
Would take again

She has an accent, but you get used to it after a week. She is an amazing teacher who actually wants you to succeed. Make sure that you do the homework. She gives a study guide for each test and the tests are just like the study guides.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAT103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 15, 2023

She was very difficult to understand. She would move on from one subject to the next without letting us write it down. I would ask for clarification on what was on the board and she would say I "should pay more attention" and not answer the question. She overcomplicated simple math. Do not reccomend

5.0
2.0
MAT103
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2023
Would take again

She is the most caring professor I've had. Dr Savescu has a strong accent but is very clear with her lessons. If she sees you're struggling she will go out of her way to help you. Never assigned homework and even helped me with a question on her final. She cares about the students not just the grade. Only flaw is only 4 tests make up your grade.

Respected
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT017
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 7, 2023

Already the worst professor I have so far. Homework makes no sense, doesn't explain anything just writes it down, doesn't post anything on D2L or answer emails. She wrote the wrong homework page in an email so I had to find the correct one myself. Can barely understand her and she rushes through class.

5.0
2.0
MAT017
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2023
Would take again

People complain about this professor's accent or fast teaching, but most of them stop trying or don't ask for help when they get confused. Savescu is super nice and gives ample resources and time for outside help and office hours. She provides examples, practice, and reviews for upcoming tests and there are zero surprises. Just don't skip classes.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MAT017
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

The math teacher excels in delivering comprehensive lectures, skillfully conveying complex concepts with clarity. Their teaching prowess fosters a deep understanding among students.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAT103
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed having her as a professor. I am awful at math but she made the class bearable. She really takes the time to review any content that students do not understand. She also has a good sense of humor and understands that math is not everyone's favorite thing. The only drawback is that in order to pass you must do well on the tests.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT182
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

Hands down the best professor in the math dept. She has so much knowledge about calc II, and it clearly shows during lectures. She genuinely wants you to succeed and will do anything in her power to help you. Although your only grades are tests, it actually helps you. If you study for the exams, you will definitely do well.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MAT220
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

This class was so interesting and Dr. Savescu made it very enjoyable. The tests require a lot of memorization, but she is a lenient grader. If you ever have any doubts, just go see her and she will go out of her way to ensure you understand everything.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor Savescu is the sweetest caring professor out there! She is a little hard to understand with her accent but you will get used to it easily! She offers many times to review problems or get help. She offers extra credit on the final if you need it too! There is homework for some units but not a lot and it gives you easy points for the tests!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MAT181
Grade: D
Dec 22, 2023

I have NEVER struggled in math as much as this class. You can't reach her on email, she doesn't use it unless sending the exam practices and the syllabus because she does not use D2L at all. She goes over the material very fast, barely any explanation at all. I had studied and been to almost every class, no online notes so if you miss it good luck.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MAT103
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2024

As I'm writing this we're still in the drop/add period. So, if you are a KU student and have Savescu on your schedule, I would highly suggest that you swap your professor. Your grade in her class is comprised only of test grades, so if you're a bad test taker I would highly suggest you change your professor. You will have to teach yourself.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MAT017
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

At first, she was very difficult because of her accent but you get used to it. Make sure to show up to every class if possible because if you missed a lecture personally it was really hard to pick up the material without her explanation. All in all, she is very understanding and will help you significantly if you advocate for yourself.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
MAT103
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Savescu was a great math professor for me because she got right to the point during lessons. Although one thing I did not like about the course in general was how we completely moved on from topics after the quizzes! Anyways, Dr. Savescu is the professor if you don't really want to participate in class that much.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MAT017
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 19, 2024

BEWARE if you're a Gen-ed, a bad test taker, or just bad at math. Not very accommodating with tests and hardly understanding when it comes to shortcomings. Assignments are mostly comprised of tests, so take that as you will. She doesn't utilize the internet, save for the textbook. She's probably among the worst professors I've encountered thus far.

Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAT182
Grade: A+
Aug 27, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Savescu for Calc 1, Calc 2, and Hist of Math. She grades you based on homework and five tests. She truly wants her students to succeed and is willing to meet with you outside of class if you're struggling. Before each test, you review the material for a week which is what's directly on the exam. She also offers bonus on the final!

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MAT017
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Savescu is super sweet! I really like her teaching because she will go through every problem step by step. If you don't understand the material during class she is more than happy to help you after class or during her office hours. other than that she is also very funny and understanding if something came up very last minute.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
MAT103
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Savescu is a caring instructor who makes math bearable, even for those who struggle with the subject. Her lessons are clear, and she's happy to review concepts. While grading is test-heavy, Unstuckstudy can help with prep. Overall, a solid choice.

5.0
1.0
MAT017
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

she's so funny and she's sweet. her class is very test heavy, and homework (if given) is part of test grades. she's more than happy to go over things if you don't understand and explain thoroughly. she also has classes specifically for review, and is more than happy to meet during office hours or even over zoom!! i had her for intro to math.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MAT181
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2025

I was placed in this class my freshman year because I needed a math. Be prepared to struggle a little if math is not you major. I went to the tutoring center multiple times a week. The only thing that goes in the gradebook is test. She does want her student to succeed so if you just talk to her she is willing to help.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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