teacher very helpful and loves her subject! She also has a great attitude.

Ms. Michalek is a great teacher!! I look forward to coming to class!!

She's helpful and gives final review worksheets from previous finals, gives lots of notes to copy, very approchable, but goes over the material really fast.

She was really fun teacher.Before taking her class I was afraid of math.After taking her class she showed that learning math depends on teacher. With teacher like her math is fun and easy! She is helpful and very nice if you respect her and do not talk in the class!

Hard class. She's a bit scatterbrained. It lightens up the class. She allows you to work with others in class on in class work. This was incredibly helpful. She'll take the time to teach what you need if you ask her. But, you have to help focus her on what you need. Once you learn that, then she's wonderful. But, I still had to study really hard

I learned alot in this class. Peggy was very clear and stayed on-topic. She always listed out how to solve a problem step-by-step, which I found VERY helpful. She had regular group work and was flexible in grading. Tests were easier than the actual practice problems for them. She doesn't require homework. She bought us pizza at the end of class.

Good teacher. Often reiterated exactly what was in the book but explained concepts w/ problems (which was helpful). Still not sold on idea of group work, tho it *was* nice to meet classmates. Very accomodating w/ class work if you give her notice. Biggest gripe is she never asked if anyone had questions about recommended problems.

I thought she was a great teacher who did a lot of examples and spent time re-explaining some material as needed.

She is the best instructor for low level math, she takes the time to explain everything, maybe too much time! She is always willing to help when you ask for it!!

Michalek is very accomodating, agreeable, and will always help out a student in need, whether you were unable to attend a test day, or lost your calculator; she is very funny. And has a voice a bit like a cartoon character! She can sometimes work at a fast pace. Must sit in the front row, and not carry on personal conversations while she instructs.

she is fun teacher. Make sure do her recommend problem but she gives hard quizes.

Peggy seems a little wacky, but she makes class fun. She definitely takes the time to help out students who need help (as long as you are trying).

Peggy was by far the best math teacher I have had. Since her class I have taken two more math classes and her class prepared me for both. She's not good with the student harassment and interpersonal comm but I enjoyed the class a lot. I had to spend extra time in math lab & do lots of recommended problems to keep up but I got an A.

Peggy is a really funny teacher, and I learned a lot in her class, too. She does have kinda a weird sense of humor, but that made the class way more interesting. She teaches math very clearly and doesn't give very much homework. If you aren't afraid of a wacky personality, I would definitely recommend her for this class.

She can kind of be strange (which can make a lot of people not like her) and a bit confusing at times with her explaning, but she's always having a good time and it is refreshing. If you ask questions, she will always help. Peggy is a great teacher.

Do the homework and you will pass the tests she gives. Drops worst quiz and exam. Unfortunately she teaches the class at the lowest learner. This made us behind two chapters when it was time for the final...

She isn't a bad math teacher. She is goofy like all the science Profs. I think she does a great job with going over work and reviewing, she told us exactly what the problems were asking for on most the tests and examples of them from book. she also curved my classes tests which is strange for math teachers. i liked her, you just might get bored.

She answers lot of problem, from Recommented homework. She's absent, throughout the quarter.She alway show up on time, she has prepare to teach she's even bring every thing that needed in class like extra paper, calculator...

Super easy. No homework, tons of group work and quizzes. Tons of extra credit. However if you want to get a good grade, have some previous knowledge in the subject matter.

Peggy gives tons of extra credit. She will answer lots of questions,which causes us to fall behind the syllubus schedule, causing a mad rush to finish at the end of the quarter. Not too hard to get a good grade but you won't be prepared for the next class. Not the worst choice, but there's better choises.

She was very helpful and worked on problems with me after class. Some students in the class were rude and dsrespectfl. She answered a lot of questions in class, even from unprepared and dsrespectfl students.

She explained the math well and met with me after class to go over prblems.

If you need extra credit galore and are struggling to pass algebra, take Peggy. But if you really need to learn it for a higher math class, don't take her as her lack of overall competency gets in the way. I agree with other reviewers about her personality problems in the classroom, that they tend to cloud her ability to reach her students.

She is a fine teacher. I don't agree with the most of comment. Everyone have their own personality, people shouldn't pick her like that. She is trying to be nice, just don't know what is the best way. She gave reasonable extra credit and if you come to class fallow her recommend problem for every chapter. You will pretty much get a good grade.

I took 098 fall quarter two years ago. A few classes were canceled due to Peggie being sick and we did fall behind. She's also very sensitive. If you consistently need help with math or are a crass person, don't take her. If a little odd, she is a competent teacher, eager to help, and very sweet. I think she's a fine instructor.

Loved this teacher! She is VERY helpful and walks through each step carefully to make sure students understand. She is the perfect teacher for someone who is not a natural at math. She does have a quirky personality, but found it to be charming.

For Peggy's class, you REALLY need to focus, and be somewhat prepared to work with the book. But when explaining the problems to you, she will work quite well with her students and help them out where needed. Listening to her is key, and if you're a loafer, she is not the instructor for you.

Took 98 as a Computer lab course, did great with it, but some students did not understand that most of it would be self taught using the computer. Was great at answering if you had questions. Do not take the lab classes if you know you will struggle. Took 99 with her in a lecture class. Lab was better for me. She will help even outside of class.

Remember when you take this class that we all have our quirks. This woman loves Math and is very calm in presenting material which is helpful. If you have questions you need to come prepared to ask them and she will help you. *If* you don't come with questions she will assume that you know the material.

Peggy is by far the best math teacher i have ever had. I usually get a C- in every math class I take, however, in this class (Math 98) I was able to get a B+ under her instruction.

Peggy has a quirky but nice sense of humor. If she knows that you don't understand or are frustrated by something, she will go out of her way to help you. Quiz and test questions are very fair and she gives you ample study material to prepare. As with any math class, it's important to keep up with the homework.

I don't know why Peggy have bad ratings, I think she's great and she makes it very clear. This is the first time I actually feel like I understand math because she speaks perfect english and she show you how to do problems step by step. HW due every Thursday, good amount of hw, tests and quizzes are easy, too. She gives out review questions.

This class was really easy for me. There were take home quizzes.. How much easier can it get? lol I really believe this class prepped me for advancing to Pre-Calc 141. She has a sense of humor and can be taken the wrong way if you let it, don't be a prude. :P

Peggy loves math. If you have questions, she will take time to help you understand or she will set up a time with you outside of class. If you don't have questions, she will assume you know it. Lots of homework, but she gives you time to do it. Quizzes are almost always similar to all of the homework problems. Extremely nice, quirky and fun!

Has outside class office hours. She is not specific with requirements on tests, be careful.

This is the second class I have taken with Peggy, and honestly, if I could take all of my math classes with her, I would. For the first time in my life, I am actually understanding Algebra. If you are having trouble grasping a concept, she will keep going over it in different ways until you do get it. I would 100% take her again.

Peggy is awesome. Great at breaking things down slowly and even throws in a little bit of humor (if you're smart enough to pick up on it). I haven't taken a math class in over ten years and I had no problem understanding without trying too hard. show up to class and listen and you will be fine. she also is flexible with you and gives extra cred

No homework, only group assignments (2-5 problems max), couple quizzes, 3 exams, and final. If you show up and listen, take notes theres no reason you shouldn't get at least a B. She's not a bad teacher just sometimes boring, slow and does problems the hard way or explains them kinda weird. She's pretty funny and is willing to help if you ask.

Shes thorough, such that, she usually goes over the time limit of the class making sure everybody that has questions is on the level of the class. Shes a little old lady with a sense of humor, and knows her stuff. If you can ask the questions that help you progress, she'll usually know and be able to help you, not making you feel dumb. A rare gem.

Peggy gives a good mix of quizzes, group work, gives example problems during class so everyone can practice, all prior to the Exams. She gives practice questions for the Quizzes/Exams so you know exactly what you need to master. Overall, one of the best Math teachers I've had, and her sense of humor is dry/cringey, but I love it. Awesome teacher.

She is a super sweet older lady—always caring and patient with her students. Although she occasionally struggles with using the computer, overall, she is truly awesome!