4.5

Sandi Tannen

Mathematics - Camden County College

4.5
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
81%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.5
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

81%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

She isn't a good educator

MATH011 - 2.0 rating

She uses respondus webcam to monitor tests adding to the stress

ELEMALG - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
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A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 33 reported grades
A: 12
B: 8
A+: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (14)
Gives good feedback (6)
Hilarious (6)
Inspirational (5)
Accessible outside class (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
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Reviews (86)
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029
Sep 3, 2003

Tannen is a great teacher. Very clear and helpful. She offers her free time to help you and takes her time in class to make sure everyone is on the same wavelength. 2 thumbs up definitely

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MATH3
Oct 29, 2003

Professor Tannen was pretty cool...the class was a little boring but it was a basic math class.

5.0
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MATH
Nov 19, 2003

Best math teacher I ever had!!!!!!!!

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ALGEBRA
Dec 5, 2003

I hated math and had always done poorly in it- I got an A in this class, Basic Algebra. She was a good teacher and really got the material accross clearly. Always wanted her students to do well

5.0
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MATH
May 1, 2004

Explains everything well. Tests are fair. Always available for help! Great professor!

5.0
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ALGEBRA
Jul 14, 2004

Great Professor, wants all her students to do well!

5.0
2.0
MATHFUNDA
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2004

Excellent teacher! All my life I struggled with math, and for some reason, the first time she presented a formula I completely understood it. I would encourage anyone struggling to take her clas

5.0
3.0
MATHREVIEW
Nov 14, 2004

very interesting woman. but she's good. explain everything in a very clear manner. take her if your not very good at math.

5.0
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ALGEBRA
Jan 29, 2005

First math teacher I’ve ever had that could actually explain math in a way that I could comprehend. Pay attention because she will actually TEACH you math, unlike most teachers who seem to just want to make you confused and frustrated.

5.0
1.0
MATH
Oct 30, 2005

I never understood algebra, but she taught me well...she is amazing

5.0
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ALGEBRA
Dec 1, 2005

I actually came to view algebra as fun thanks to her teaching. Enthusiastic, congenial, engaging. She gave me my first A in math ever.

5.0
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ELEMALG
Jan 24, 2006

Professor Tannen is probably one of the best professors at ccc. I miss her class so much, i wish that i could have her again. Even though i hated math, she found a way to make it more interesting and understandable.

5.0
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BEGALGEBRA
May 24, 2006

Professor Tannen is a great teacher. She makes it fun and the time goes by fast. For me, she explains things in a way I can understand, and if I don't understand she is alway willing to help. She has rules that she expects you to go by. But she is very fair. I made sure she was teaching this class before I took it.

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MATHFUNDIMENTA
Jul 6, 2006

She was the BEST!!!!!!!!!She explained everything so clearly. She actually made math fun. I can't wait to take her in the fall for algebra.

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MATH
Aug 5, 2006

Great Teacher she just can be a little fast at times. But she's a really nice lady.

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MATH029
Dec 13, 2006

Professor Tannen is great. She takes time to explain everything and goes slowly enough for everyone to understand. I HATE math and got bad grades in high school, but I got an A in this class. Professor Tannen actually made algebra fun.

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ALGEB029
Aug 19, 2007

If math is not your stong subject, take her class. She makes it intresting and will give you unlimited help. I failed this class and then took her and got a B. I wish she taught statistics.

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ALG029
Apr 21, 2008

really good teacher. always keeps it real. doesnt give you BS. she works you hard but she is very fair. If you do the work and study you can do well. she explains different ways until you get it.

5.0
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ALG029
Sep 19, 2008

I have been out of school for 17 years. I NEVER got math until now. She's AMAZING and very funny!

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ROH1
Sep 25, 2008

her 4-day was fast pace (obviously) n maths not my subject at all!!! but she's VERY helpful, and nice!!! she will listen when u need help with the material!

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MTH029
Dec 20, 2008

I love this teacher. Best Ever!!!!! She really cares. She gives it her ALL!!!

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MATH013
Feb 1, 2009

I can not say enough about Professor Tannen! Math is simply not my forte. She helped me in class and Math Lab, she went over the same things again and again for me. I think it was her personal mission for me to pass =) If it was not for her I'd be taking that class AGAIN. All I can say is that she is the best. THANKS PROFFESOR TANNEN!

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MTH029
Aug 13, 2009

She cares alot. She spent so much time helping me outside of class. I got an A. Best grade i ever got in mat class.

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MTH029
Aug 19, 2009

I would not take her class if you have any clue about math. I already knew the math that she was teaching which made attending class boring. She got several questions wrong on the board.

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MTH011
Aug 31, 2009

What planet are u from? She is the best hands down. Ask if u don't understand. She gives different explanations until u get it. I havent been in school for 8 years and i was so nervous. She's the BEST!!!!!

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MTH029
Dec 2, 2009

I love this woman. I'm not a big fan of math, but she makes it pretty easy. And she has an excellent sense of humor. Easily one of the most fun classes I've had.

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MTH029
Dec 9, 2009

She keeps your attention and manages to make the class enjoyable everyday

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ALG000
Jan 2, 2010

She is a very nice teacher. Mrs.Tannen cares but only if your care.She offers a lot of help during and after class. Pay attenton, be on time, be respectful, and do your homework. Follow those rules and you will be tannens best friend. If she sees that you are trying, then she will try harder. I must warn you stay on her good side!! No TEXTING!!!

5.0
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MTH029
Jan 9, 2010

She really made me believe in my self and explaines very well. I never could do math until now. Great lady!

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MATH96
Feb 21, 2010

Great funny nice and extremely helpful, i had so much trouble with math and often feared the class but after here class i have complete confidence, she will help you until you understand it i enjoyed having her as a teacher and would recommend her to everyone

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MATH102
Mar 29, 2010

very good. :)

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MATH011
Jun 29, 2010

i had her for math fund. on the first day i wasnt sure she n i were gonna get along but after the 3rd day i was so glad i had her as my professor. she is srtict but has a great teaching style and im looking forward to having her again in the fall

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AAAABB
Nov 3, 2010

bestttt teacher ever! LEGIT. She's funny as hell, nice, and willing to help you. She's also an easy grader, and if you pay attention in class you'll pass with A's & B's (even if you're not that great at math)! :)

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MATH029
Jun 6, 2011

Very helpful. Explains Really clearly. Really cares about her students. Didn't want to take this class but had to. She made it bearable....even fun. She's great! Take her.

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ALG029
Aug 18, 2011

Great Teacher!!! Very High Energy. Before taking her class I hated math and never did well. After taking her class I am doing great and actually am considering becoming a math teacher. Not your avg. professor. Funny and alittle ADD which made for a great class!!!! So sad she is the chair of the department so I won't be able to have her again!

5.0
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MTH101
Jan 12, 2012

Shes funny as HELL. and is a great teacher! Whats better than that!?

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MTH101
May 1, 2012

Good teacher but she likes to pick on the students that do well and take them down a peg or two.

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MTH101
Aug 21, 2012

Terrible, terrible teacher. She expects you to get the answers correct the first try. I had her for Math Fundamentals! Obviously not a class she is used to teaching. She didn't help the students at all and expects WAY too much out of you.

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MTH029
Sep 4, 2012

Excellent teacher. Very caring.

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ELEMALGEBRA
May 15, 2013

Do not take her if you are a slow learner and need things explained to you. She doesn't stop for anyone and she doesn't care if you fail. She is extremely boring, her class was just awful.

5.0
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MTH035
Aug 7, 2013

She is cute and funny and made learning math fun. She is very nice and helpful. I took this before and failed it. If I had her the first time I would have passed. I am kind of mad that the teacher I had before her was terrible. They should not have terrible teachers.

5.0
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MTH029
Nov 21, 2013

Excellent teacher. Math was never explained like this before. Very nice and helpful if you make an effort.

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MTH029
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jan 15, 2014

She has an excellent way of explaining so that you can really understand. I never did well in math and now I know I can do it.

5.0
3.0
MTH01116WE
Grade: B
May 15, 2014

I wasn't sure a about Tannen at first, but after the first couple of weeks I learned to keep up with her fast paced class. The way she explains things makes learning and remembering things easy.

5.0
3.0
MTH01601
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2014

I took a summer express pre algebra class with Mrs Tannen and loved it! She's quick, but explains it well and doesn't mind explain it over and over again if you ask. Super HELPFUL! wish i could keep her as my professor

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MTH029A80WE
Sep 4, 2014

Professor Tannen, she is the best teacher for someone that has not been in school for years. I had her in the summer 2014 and I learned a lot in the few weeks of class. Even if the summer class is fast paced, she will take her time to explain. Love her way of teaching. I wish I could have her has my professor for my next Math class.

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MTH029
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2014

Very hard to understand.

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02919
Dec 17, 2014

Proffesor Tannen will bend over backwards for you. She breaks everything down step by step and doesn't move ahead until everyone is on the same page. I was out sick for a while and she actually emailed me to see if everything was OK. Then she helped me to catch up. She rocks!

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02919
Jan 6, 2015

Very good teacher. She has a lot of rules but she expalains well and really tries to make it understandable. She even plays math games to try to make it bearable. I still hate math but I really like this teacher and I understand math better than I ever did.

2.0
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MATH029
May 6, 2015

She just does not help ! I remember class ask her to slow it down ! She said we show know this mind ! If we should know this we shouldn't be in this math class

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MTH02932
May 20, 2015

Excellent teacher. She encourages students to seek help and is very patient and empathetic. She explains very clearly and will show diffeernt ways if you don't understand. She genuinely wants you to succeed, not like some teachers I had.

5.0
4.0
MTH029A01
Grade: B
Jul 7, 2015

Very helpful, fair and nice. She gives her all. Always willing to go that extra mile if you are.

3.0
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MTH01118WE
Grade: D
Aug 17, 2015

Moves a little too fast for my taste. The "Miss 10 minutes of the class, your marked absent" rule was an annoyance. (Even though the class was like an hour and 45 minutes, that rule was completely necessary.)

5.0
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MTH 011
Oct 22, 2015

Very good teacher. Makes herself available for extra help. Fair. Explains well and makes it more simple.

5.0
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MTH011
Nov 19, 2015

She is an excellent teacher and really wants all her students to pass! As long as you show up, pay attention and do homework you should have no problem getting an A.

5.0
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MTH029
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Professor Tannen is great! She explains clearly and gives reviews from a book she wrote that are very helpful and similiar to the tests. Take her if you want to learn math.

5.0
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MTH02917
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2016

Professor Tannen she was very good. Patient, and funny and she made me understand math when I never could before. The teachers in high school didn't teach. I finally understand it and I got an A. Take her if math is not your strong point.

5.0
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MTH029
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2016

The very best. She will work with you. Greatest teacher!!!

5.0
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ALG029
Grade: A+
Mar 4, 2016

I took her last semester and passed with an A. I took her again this semester and I'm doing great! If you need help or don't understand she will go over it step by step until you get it! She's wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better professor! Those who fail her class, prepare to fail Bc they don't ask for help, take the class serious!

4.0
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MTH029
May 7, 2016

first time I have ever understood math, but like she says in the beginning of the semester if you miss a class you will fall behind. she's tough dont get me wrong, but if you're falling behind or need help and put forward the effort she will help you.

5.0
2.0
MTH011A81WE
Grade: B
Jul 10, 2016
Would take again

I recommend every one to take Ms. Tannen. She breaks every thing down. She'll even tell you anyone can learn math you just have to take your time. She even said she wasn't that smart in math, but she learned math by practicing. I was never a bright one in math until I had her this year. Passed with a B, boy was I excited, lol. Love Her!!

5.0
4.0
MTH011
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

I took this class over the summer so it went very fast. Prof Tannen rocks. Caring and so helpful and explanes math very well. She stayed after every day to help us. Take her and you wont regret it.

Inspirational
Caring
2.0
3.0
MATH011
Grade: B-
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

As someone who consistently struggles with math and I didn't find Professor Tannen's class any help. She gets frustrated quickly if you ask questions and moves too quickly with the material. Instead of trying to help when we didn't understand anything she would just tell us to go to tutoring. She isn't a good educator.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MTH029
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Very good teacher! Extremely helpful and keeps showing different ways until you get it. Take her. You won't regret it.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH029
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Tannen is an amazing professor! On the first day I was extremely skeptical as she moves very quickly and I have always been absolutely terrible at math. As long as you take the class seriously and have the desire to learn, you will do fine. She is very lenient and likes to help her students. Very funny, very personable. Love her!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
ALG029
May 9, 2017
Would take again

I can't say enough good things about her. She will give you all the help you need to pass. Just ask for it and take her up on it. I don't understand why so few students do. She expalines well and gives so many examples. Always makes sure we are on the same page before moving ahead. She is the best!!!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH011
Jun 8, 2017
Would take again

She's great! Just had her for the first session and am taking her again for the next class. Love her teaching style. So clear! Always willing to help. Very nice person.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
MTH029
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

As a Professor, Tannen is great and teaches thoroughly. I was one who understood the material alittle more than my peers hence I felt the class was slower for me. However she did often have a stuck up attitude, and was lack of better terms, ANNOYING. I passed her exam in the end and thats all that matters.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
MTH029
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

Tannen is an excellent professor. I never did good in math until this class. She spends time explaining and answers questions very well and shows different methods and lets you use whatever method you understand best. She gives a lot of homework and many students don't do it but if you do, you get good practice. I highly reccomend her.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH102
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

She cares. This was my second time taking this class. She explains the material 4 all 2 understand. I am bad at math. She meet with students b4 and after class 4 help. I took professor Kevin Pelton who talked about his night life and kids more than math problems. He didn't care if students were struggling. Avoid Kevin Pelton. Take her 2 pass.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
MATH029
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Professor Tannen made me love Math again

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MTH101
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2019
Would take again

Before this class I used to hate math with all my heart. Now I understand that the teacher you have plays an important role in every course. Not only her way to teach is the best one, but she absolutely cares about everyone understanding each topic. She will go through every step with you until you get it, just don't be shy to ask.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ALG029
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

She's really nice and she wants you to pass! Just make sure to put time aside to study and to ask questions.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
ALG029
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

I always was so bad at math but she expalins everything very simply and gives alot of examples. Our class had to go online because of a virus and I was sure I would def fail. Her videos were great and when I needed help she spent so much time helping me on the computer and re-opened up the assignments when I asked her to. I reccomend her!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
MTH107
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

The best of the BEST. I am not good at math. She spent so much time helping me on Zoom. So accomodating. Mornings, night. I work an math is hard for me. I would not have passed without her help. First time I ever got a B in math class. I am done with my math requirements thanks to professor T. Woo hoo!!!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MATH029
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

I have always struggled with math and for some reason, Professor Tannen completely changed that for me. She explains the lessons so well and gives ton of examples. She always makes herself available if you need the extra help and genuinely wants you to succeed.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH011
Grade: D+
Aug 31, 2022

Very nice but extremely fast teaching

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ELEMALGEBRA
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2022
Would take again

There is none better!!!!!!! Best of the best!!! I never did well in math until now. She spent so much time helping me on Zoom and explains it so well and makes you understand everything. I also like her New York accent. She gave me the confidence to learn math which I never had. I wish she was teaching my next math course.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH029
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2023
Would take again

Very good teacher. Explains well and gives good examples. Very nice. Gives good test reviews. Always willing to help and doesn't make you feel stupid if you ask questions like some teachers. Take her! You won't be disappointed.

1.0
4.0
ELEMALGEBRA
Grade: F
Apr 27, 2023

This teacher wasn't the best especially when you have accommodations when it comes to the classroom. I send my accommodations paper to her about five times and she never read it, she gives a test and quiz every week, gives homework every night with multiple pages, and doesn't take the time to explain the lesson to you.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ALG029
Grade: A
May 30, 2023
Would take again

Very helpful and funny. I have not been in school for 15 years. She opens up assignments whenever you request it because she says it is more important that you learn it then miss a deadline. She says "don't be nervous, be prepared" and that has become my mantra. I NEVER did well in math until Tannen. Take her if you want to pass.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ALG029
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

The BEST of the BEST. This is the second time I had to take this course. She explains clearly and gives a lot of examples. She's nice. Pay attention because sometimes she gives you a problem or to that's on the test. She gives a lot of HW and answers your questions but she doesn't check that you actually did it. You do have to do the online HW tho

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
029
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tannen captivates neurodivergent minds! She's one of the FEW teachers I've had where I was able to keep focus in class due to her engaging teaching style. I'm grateful for her. She does all the problems on board step - by step, asks if anyone doesn't understand after each problem, and offers tutoring after school. BEST TEACHER EVER

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
4.0
ELEMALGEBRA
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Tanen is a great math Teacher, and she is the head of math department. Professor make sure you understand even though she goes on a fast pace, and she provides tutoring in her office for you. I would take her math class any day, anytime.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
ELEMALG
Grade: Rather not say
May 21, 2025

Did not enjoy this class, tests were 50% of your entire grade so if you messed up one you were pretty much screwed. She uses respondus webcam to monitor tests adding to the stress. My carbon dioxide detector went off one day and I was not overly concerned about it because I wanted to die before I had to take the next test. Don't recommend.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ELEMALGEBRA
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

She explains very clearly and genuinely cares about her students. She literally gets upset when you don't do well on a test. She also gives extra help if you go to her office. She gives a lot of homework but she doesn't check it so a lot of kids don't do it. If your serious, take her class. You'll learn math, for sure.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
B (8)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(9)C(1)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 12
B: 8
A+: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (14)
Gives good feedback (6)
Hilarious (6)
Inspirational (5)
Accessible outside class (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
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