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“Dale for both MTH 164 and MTH 270, and I must say I absolutely hated math until she became my professor”
270 - 5.0 rating“:) She has made my experience with College Algebra a success”
MTH158 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Attendance Mandatory
52%
Textbook Required
28%
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Reviews (99)
Ms. Dale was formerly Ms Destefano, so look up reviews there too. She is awesome and you can use the TI89 which means you can pass. If I can pass with A anyone can. Only proctored tests are the mid-term and a final. TAKE HER!
What a fantastic professor. Even though most of the course content was provided by the website associated with the textbook, Professor Dale's constant encouragement and obvious enthusiasm was infectious. She was very active on the discussion boards, and made the online experience a true joy. One of the best professors I've had. 5 stars!
I DO NOT RECOMMEND. This teacher was recommended by a friend. who had her in class. She is unorganized and all over the place. Unsupportive and I had to drop. Don't take this teacher for any class online.
I got a good grade in her class and math is my weakest subject. She stays involved with the students and is very helpful. I hope my future math professors are like her!
Very involved and helpful with my online class. No regrets.
Online class=lots of busywork. 3 mods+1 quiz wkly. HW is endless attempts. Quiz is 2 attempts. Midterm & Final taken @ Testing Center. Extra Credit helps exam grades. Program is picky about rounding, etc.; Ms. Dale is great about fixing this. Responds quickly to emails, monitors discussion board. I would taker her again.
I took Ms. Dale's class online and she's awesome!! you use math lab for quizzes and homework, 1 midterm, and 1 comprehensive final. Ms. Dale is really understanding and is willing to work with you. I got called into work a couple times when MML work was due and she gave me an extension. She's really encouraging too! Take her class!!!
Ms.Dale is awesome. I took her this semester for her No Textbook class.She is VERY understanding that her students have work and other classes and will work with you as much as she can but you HAVE to tell her whats going on.I'll be taking her for Calc this semester. Math is my weakest point but she helped me to understand.PS She brings in cookies!
She is a great teacher. She makes a very difficult subject easy to follow. Mrs. Dale is helpful, and you get generous due dates. Do your work and study, and you will be fine.
By far the best math class I have ever taken. She's very considerate. Take the nontextbook course, saves lots of $. And we had a study group for my class that helped a lot!
Ms. Dale is an awesome instructor. The homework is online as well as videos to help with lecture. She gives practice tests, DO THEM! Do your homework and you will do well in her class.
Regret taking her class. Taking this teacher was a huge mistake. Love math hated this class. Do not take online with this teacher.
Ms. Dale is one of the best math teachers that I had thus far. She really knows how to relate the material to the students. Every math teacher should use her approach to math. Would take her for any math course.
I have taken Ms. Dale for both MTH 164 and MTH 270, and I must say I absolutely hated math until she became my professor. She has a very well organized way of teaching so that its not confusing. She doesn't make the lectures boring and impossible to sit through. Her study guides are EXACTLY like your test ! Take her you wont regret it ! :)
Mrs Dale is the best math teacher I have had at TCC. She breaks calculus down and explains it in real life terms so it is easy to understand. Book & math lab not required. She uses my open math which is FREE!!! Very fair teacher and really knows her stuff. Tests are just like the test review so nothing is a surprise. Highly recommend!!
Teacher was great, class was okay considering it is math. Easy to follow, and I passed but I struggle with math. Take her, if you suck at math.
I wish I had this teacher for every math class I have ever taken. She gives you the lecture, does problems in class and if you still need help there is a step by step video online at my open math. She does not require a text book which saves hundreds of dollars. Do the homework and practice tests to prepare for the open book test you will get an A.
I have struggled with math my entire school career. I have put of this applied calculus class as long as possible but finally had to take it and Ms. Dale could have not been a better choice. She manipulates the tough material of calculus and makes it interesting and easy. If I had started with teachers like her, I would have been a math major!
Take take take! So easy and clear. The class is set up for you to succeed 100%. I loved it! You will both learn and get an A if you do watch the videos
Would not take this teacher again. I passed but I should have done better considering the amount of effort I put into the class. I'm here to learn, but not from this teacher.
I was weary about taking Calc I but Mrs. Dale made the world of difference. Her lectures are very clear, she gives many examples breaking down every component. She's very organized so the material is right in front of you. There is homework so do it. She gives excellent test reviews. You still MUST study, do your part and you'll be fine.
I was dreading taking algebra the class wasn't bad at all. She posted some assignments early if we wanted to work ahead. She answers questions consistently and thoroughly.
Are her test/mid-terms and finals online or at the testing center for online students
This class is very student friendly. The teacher and the other students are there for you answering any questions you have. She opens the assignments if you want to work ahead as well which was VERY helpful to me this semester.
I took 163 and 164 with her online. It was fairly easy because the tests and quizes are all open-book. She allows students to use any source material as possible where if you put SOME effort in taking notes and watching videos, you'll get an easy A (Just make sure you studied your notes). Tests are actually the same as on our homework. Always there
If you already know it... take her... if not skip this teacher.
If you are the independent type you will enjoy this class. She doesn't require all the extras from you like other professors. You do the work, you earn your grade. Make sure to watch the videos if you get confused on a problem. This course is set up for you to succeed. She is helpful and has a fast response time. You can also get extra credit.
Professor Dale is a solid instructor. Took this course online and really can't complain. Tests were all online and there are plenty of resources provided to assist you in learning. She is always there to help and answer any questions.
"TAKE HER FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA" :). I am not a math person at all & her class was super easy. She opens up all classwork so you can work ahead of time, She is great! you have Homework and 3 quizzes and the 3rd quiz is the final exam so your done after that. Easy quick C or higher grad if your not a math person like me lols.
Many online math classes can be quite difficult but the video lectures give you all the information you need and if you are still confused you can post to the forum or message Professor Dale and she is more than willing to provide the feedback needed.
Professor Dale has been great to work with! She is very helpful! Gives extra credit! For an online math class I was skeptical but the MOM program and not having to pay for a textbook has been great! Weekly assignments consisting of 10-20 problems, midterm and a final. She provides plenty of resources to get an A on this class! Definitely recommend!
Professor Dale was an outstanding professor. I am not that great at math, but the way the class was taught I was able to grasp the information. I highly recommend her to anyone needing any class that she teaches.
Professor Dale is the BEST! The class does not require a book, you can work ahead, you are given 10 late passes for the semester, and the workload is not overwhelming. She responds within 24 hours to questions and creates a supportive forum to help with questions. I went from withdrawing from Calculus with another professor to finishing with A!
Ms. Dale is hands down the best teacher I have ever had.
I highly recommend her online math class! The online format is very forgiving for people who are not great at math, and you don't have to buy a textbook.
Ms. Dale is one of the best professors at TCC. I took her for Vector Calc, Online, and I have never received so much personal feedback from a professor, online or in-person. She is very understanding and genuinely cares about all her students. I wish she were available for Diff Eq, but alas, she isn't. Gives partial credit on wrong exam questions.
Ms. Dale is definitely an instructor you want to have if you are not good at math and want very clear instructions and is very helpful. She makes it convenient for people with full time jobs and is very good at getting back at emails on a timely matter. TAKE HER!!!! :) She has made my experience with College Algebra a success.
Ms. Dale is awesome! She really cares about her students. Always willing to help. Very caring. Very knowledgeable. She goes out her way for her students to make sure they understand. All around great teacher!
I took this class as an Old Dominion student, due to needing college algebra for my psych degree. Mrs. Dale makes the class extremely easy with providing videos that guide you through each problem. There are two exams and the homework is most of your grade. I ended up with a 98 A and I am glad that I chose her as my professor. WOULD RECOMMEND!!!!!!
Professor Dale was such a great teacher. Easy class as long as you take a lot of notes! I would absolutely recommend this teacher and this course!!
She is one of the most positive teachers I have had so far in college. Even for an online class it had a positive atmosphere. I am not good at math and she made it seem not such a scary subject. She answers forum questions quickly. She gives positive feedback. She keeps you up to date with reminders and emails. Definitely take her.
You are literally asking to get hit by a massive truck driven by Calculus if you do not choose her as your teacher.
Really good class. Most of grade is HW based, proctored exam with credit for work, 2 "lab" assignments that are fairly straightforward. Her class is really simple, no nonsense. Just practice your math, learn it, and she's available for any help. Refreshing to have an instructor who really focuses on math.
Professor Dale is the best mathematics teacher at TCC. I have been her student for Calc II and Calc III. Next semester I will also be taking her in person at the Chesapeake campus for Differential Equations. She has quick response time and gives many opportunities for extra credit. She is also very reasonable with deadlines. PLUS SHE POSTS MEMES!!
I'm currently taking her for Calc 3 online and she is awesome. Responds to questions quickly and is very understanding. I was nervous about taking an online math course but the program she uses is great. She is also funny and posts memes. Take her you won't regret it.
If you're not taking math classes with her, then what are you doing? She's probably the best math teacher I've ever had, and I've only had her online, which says a lot. She focuses on the math, which a lot of professors don't. There's a lot of homework, but it will definitely help you on her tests. Please take her for your higher math classes!
Of all my professors, one of whom co-authored of "Calculus for Dummies", Ms. Dale is in my top three, not just in Math. She is caring. So available that it's hard to answer to a forum classmate question (EC opportunity) before she does! Makes math fun and relevant. Took online. She was great. Fair amount of HW, but relevant to tests. Free text.
Class uses Lumen OHM system. EC given for participating on forum discussion. Weekly homework assignments have unlimited attempts which allow for better understanding of material. Professor Dale made the class fun and was always monitoring the forums and available for feedback. Very quick responses. Put in the work and get a good grade.
Took this professor last semester for Calculus 1, taking her again for Calculus 2. I HIGHLY recommend professor Dale as she is very understanding and is actually a person. Meaning, she will be considerate on things if you need help and such.
Super helpful professor. Homework has attached videos showing exactly how to do each problem and she gives practice exams that are very similar to the actual exams. Very easy class if you try and if you get stuck she will always help you. Best professor I have had.
If you struggle with Calculus take this teacher! Had her for 263 and 264 ONLINE. Online homework gives you infinite tries to get 100%, gives extra credit for forum participation, and Test Reviews which will VERY closely match the Exams. Exams are proctored for distance learning and she gives partial credit for simple mistakes.
Professor Dale is a great teacher! She took over my class when our professor went on maternity leave. I'm happy for the switch, she was very understanding and helpful. The class is advanced so you have stay on the ball of your will get behind, though she is forgiving under certain circumstance. Would recommend.
I have taken her for Calc I and II, and will be taking her Calc III in the fall. She is so clear and direct. She provides examples for every type of question. If you don't get the right answer, she personally does the math and posts it for you so that you can see the right way to do it. Sometimes there's a lot of homework, but it's never hard.
Professor Dale is a must take for Calculus III online. Some homework assignments are lengthy, but you get infinite attempts at every problem. Extra credit is given for participating in discussion forums. She allows you to bring a formula sheet to proctored tests which is a huge help. She's also really nice and funny. Don't take anyone else.
Dale is honestly the best prof. at TCC. I took her for calc 1 & 2. Calc 1 was in-person and easier than any pre-calc class I ever took. I recieved an A, but I worked for it. I took calc 2 online, barely tried and got a B. But math is my strongest subject. Dale has the best personality, always in a good mood, helps you no matter what. Take her!
She is awesome! Homework problems usually 15-25 questions, some do take time to complete. Extra credit for helping fellow classmates in the forum. Majority of the homework has youtube videos attached (very helpful). Class it not overly difficult, but you do have to master the material. She is very caring of your success. Take her, you wont regret.
She was very nice and respectful. She even let me enroll even though her class was full.
Uses lumenohm (which I love) There is a decent amount of hw but as long as you do it you will pass. Each question has an attached video on how to do them and she gives you lots of other resources too. She is very understanding and makes tests nonproctored.
The class is fully online and set up so that everything is clear and concise. As far as the HW and test go she provides very good learning sources and there are 2 tests. Overall I very much recommend her course.
Professor Dale is awesome! The best professor at TCC thus far! Shes always willing to help students. Always! With me being active duty Navy she is understanding with situations if you talk to her. If you struggled with Calculus like I did, take this course. Stay on top of hw assignments, and ask questions in the forums, youll be fine.
If you struggle with math this is the best professor to take. She is very helpful and she always responds fast when you need her. If you apply yourself and study youll pass the class with an A.
Class is taught from an easy to use website. Vids for HW walk you on how to do problems. Tests are from the HW. Gives extra credit by posting in a forum, and responding to fellow peer(s). She replies to emails. Uses memes/gifs. Helps us see beauty in math. 100/10. No regrets! Wants you to love/value math in the same way she does! Thanks Ms. Dale!
I have always struggled with math and Professor Dale makes it fun. I cant believe I didnt find her sooner. She gives amazing feedback and tells you exactly what you did wrong and how to fix it. Everything is online but she replies extremely fast. Shes one of the few professors who actually cares about her students.
Very responsive and gives great feedback on work. Loved the way her classes were set up. I took her for MTH 263, 264, & 265.
She is so sweet and is motivational. She class is super simple, you take your weekly notes and do the weekly homework. If you have any questions, just post to the forum and her or ur classmates will reply very quickly. She gives 3 late passes in case you forget to submit your homework. Tests r super self- explanatory and like the hw and notes.
Professor Dale was an amazing teacher- she provides you with everything you need to pass! In total for the semester there was 25 HWs and 3 tests. Every week you log on, watch the videos, take some notes, and do the HW (usually 2 quizzes, unlimited attempts). The tests are timed (2+ hours), but you can use your notes and you are not recorded
Took Professor Dale for Calc I, II, and Differential Equations. Great Professor, provides feedback on forum posts if you're stuck on a problem or concept. Quite a bit of homework but straightforward. Keep track of good notes to do well on the tests and homework. Overall great teacher; would recommend.
Yes, I got a C+, but I put in minimal effort. I did most of the assignments and did ok on the tests. This class was amazing and I genuinely learned from it. The test reviews are almost identical to the tests and the homework is super helpful. Ms. Dale responds to questions almost immediately and made this class enjoyable. Would take her again!!
great teacher would take her again if i needed more math. complete your assignments. take advantage of practice tests, do them a few times. you would have to be trying to do bad to perform poorly. all of the resources needed to succeed and opportunities are made readily available
do the assignments, take advantage of practice tests, succeed
Ms. Dale is amazing! I took her MTH263 class during summer. This class had minimal workload (3-4 homeworks per week with unlimited attempts for each question) and the homeworks are easy. We had 2 tests that are required to be taken in a testing center or online using a proctored platform. Ms. Dale made calculus easy.
She uses LumenLearning which is super helpful because you get 5 late passes, homework is not due on Sunday with all your other homework, you get basically 300 attempts to get credit for a question because you can try each problem 3 times & theres 99 other problems you can get if you don't get it right. Not a hard class. Calculus is a hard topic.
Homework intensive class, but all done with unlimited attempts allowing you to have a solid buffer in your grade. This with extra credit opportunities by using the forums and a conceptual assignment as a significant portion of the grade give you a very good buffer for the exams. Practice tests are very similar to the real thing.
Knowledgeable and caring! 3 tests, 2 proctored and 1 at home. Grades very fair, just show that you care! It's not an easy A, you still have to learn! Only complaint is that a practice test was not provided for the 1 we took at home.
Professor Dale is awesome. I took differential equations online with her, she's friendly, easy to talk to, and responds & grades quickly. Would definitely recommend!
Professor Dale is one of the best professors I've ever encountered. I've taken her for almost all of my math classes and she never disappoints. If you are someone who struggles with math, or are someone who is naturally gifted, I would recommend her. She knows how to reach every type of student when it comes to delivering the curriculum.
Best online class I've taken. Great at communicating even though it is online. You can score points from helping other students in the forum that she has for online class. She responds in a timely manner. Homework is helpful and study guides very effective for tests. 100% recommend!
Ms. Dale really cares about making sure her students learn the concepts taught in class. She will go out of her way to assist. Overall a great professor.
Prof Dale has been very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the semester. She posts a weekly update for the class, and each lesson includes videos for the homework problems. Two proctored tests can be taken at a TCC campus or remotely through a 3rd party service, and one at-home test.
She has to be one of the best higher math professors I have had. I would 100% recommend her to people who are interesting in actually learning Calculus 2 instead of regurgitating information. Her class is broken down to 50% exams, 40% homework, and 10% for the final project. If ask her for help in solving a equation she will give you extra points.
Easily one of my better academic decisions was to take this class with Prof. Dale. Hadn't taken a thorough math course in 3 years but that didn't end up being a problem. Always available to help, gives practice exams that are incredible guides for the real ones. HW assignments come with videos. Opted for this instead of at my home site, glad I did.
Had Dale for an online asynchronous Calc2 class, so I have no in-person observations. She is positive and helpful. Her class is well organized and straightforward. There's a textbook, but the short, concise videos she assigns is all you need; take notes. DO THE EXAM PRACTICE; it's the same format as the test. Engage in the forum for extra credit.
Awesome math teacher. She takes the time to really explain the concepts.
Pretty chill course overall. At most two assignments per week with a total of three tests. Two of the tests are proctored which you could take online on Zoom which is a total upgrade and the other test is done on your own time. She uses lumen so there are multiple videos to help you along on how to solve most of the problems on the hw. 10/10 teach
I had to drop her class midway through the semester due to Military Responsibilities. She was very understanding of my situation and allowed me to avoid getting an F in her class. I want to take her class again and was hoping that she teaches an in-person class next semester.
Ms. Dale is the best! Just finished Calc 3 with her, had her for Calc 2 and Diff Eq as well. Her kind disposition and use of funny memes made it feel like learning calculus from a kindergarten teacher (in the best way)!
Great teacher, its an online class and each homework assignments is followed by multiple videos explaining how to solve the HW questions step by step. You can ask her or other students for help and receive extra credit for that. And her test was 20 questions with a studyguide of 2 of each question. So you actually learn what she expects you to know
The website used for the Differential Equations class had online lectures that had clear understandings of the topics in the syllabus. If you had any questions for her she was there to answer and help within 24 hours. She allows extra credit and it is very easy to achieve! She is a wonderful lady and have recommended her to several of my friends.
Amazing professor, very accessible despite being an asynchronous class. Gives extra credit for participation and tests so far are very fair. Examples are fairly straightforward examples of the concepts that had been taught without throwing hard curve balls at you. Will definitely be taking again for diff equations and if she teaches it calc 3
Professor Dale is my all time favorite teacher! I took her for Calc I and Calc II, and scheduled to take her for Differential Equations as well as Calc III. Amazing feedback on all homework/tests, and always easy to get a hold of through email or the lumen site. 82 of her 90 reviews are 5/5. DO THE MATH. Take her for all your math classes!
Professor Dale was recommended to me by several peers and I fully understand why. She provides amazing resources for every single unit and gives a multitude of opportunities for success. She responds quickly to emails and if you put in the time and effort, you are rewarded. The course was asynchronous, and yet I could tell that she cares a lot.
I'm bad at math but managed to pass Calc 1 with an A thanks to Ms. Dale! Two assignments per week, usually 20ish questions, and 3 tests. 2 of the tests are proctored, one is open note. Final test you can use a formula sheet. Material was broken down in a way that made it extremely easy! 10/10 recommend her class for those who struggle with math.
I am awful at math, and she was very helpful and understanding of my struggles with math. As long as you're willing to try and show you're trying she will work with you when it comes to tests with partial credit. Very helpful and explains everything for you if you ask. I am very grateful for her.
Pamela Dale is truly an awesome teacher. She responds quick to any email or confusion you might have. She is quite understanding when it comes to last minute things coming up, that might alter your ability to get work done.
Prof. Dale is funny, kind, and cares a lot about her students, but above all else she is an amazing teacher. She won't belittle a student for asking a question, even if it's something basic. She doesn't use slideshows, she teaches by demonstrating concepts, so always take good notes during class. She offers extra credit, so make sure to do that.
Professor Dale is an amazing math teacher. She provides great resources and opportunities for success. Whether online or in-person, she is always responsive and happy to help. Using Unstuck ai alongside the course materials can really boost your understanding.
I've never done one of these reviews but this professor 100000% deserves one. She is so understanding and the video lectures, which are from YouTube, are very easy to follow. I've never enjoyed a math class so much. Instead of reading this review, you should be rushing to sign up for her class before all the seats are taken. GO!
I already have a degree, taking classes to be more competitive for grad school. Best value for an online course. Provides a clear path to success with pre-test study guides. If you do the HW and the pre-tests, then the actual tests are easy to score well on. I scored a 99.4% during Dale's Calculus II, compared to the C I got during my undergrad.
She is the best! I have taken her for Calc II & III. The subject matter is difficult but she gives you all the resources you need and practice tests! There are one or two homework assignments a week. Test every month, so 3 tests. She makes the math fun. She actually wants you to succeed and learn. Extremely helpful. Very smart and helpful.Take her!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
52%
Textbook Required
28%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.40 avg changeRatings by Course
270
5.0
(2)MTH152
5.0
(4)MTH157
5.0
(1)MTH277
5.0
(3)MTH173277
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MTH163
3.2
MTH164
3.0
MTH261
3.0
MTH167
3.0
MTH277
2.7