Sarah makes life interesting and gives you several chances to succeed.

Great Instructor - no complaints!!!

Sarah is a great instructor!!! She truly cares about her students and goes above and beyond to give them every tool necessary to succeed. I wish we could clone her!!! :)

Sarah is amazing, She is Hard you have to work...But when you leave the class not only will you leave with a fair grade but a feeling of confidence knowing that you were taught what you needed to know. And the teacher who taught you actually cares you

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excellent teacher

Great Teacher who really cares about her students and will help them learn no mater how long it takes.

Sarah is simply the best! I sometimes want to be a math major just to take more of her classes:)

I need more instruction. Sarah spent too much time ranting about her position, the school and what would be needed for what particular classes in the future instead of teaching what we needed to know for our class. Friendly and Very enthusiastic. Not the teacher for me.

She makes math make sense and wants you to do well. She'll make your brain work hard, but you walk out of her class feeling confident and prepared for anything you'll take or do next. Good sense of humor, too.

Best teacher at SCC!!! Really cares about the students and wants them to succeed. She won’t just pass you but she will work with you and give you a 4.0 if you can show her you clearly understand everything required by the state. In other words, if you screw up a quiz or exam you can still get a 4.0. Thanks Sarah!

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She is the best!

She isn't the easiest teacher but she repeats things in such a way that if you don't "get it" the first time, you will the second. She will work hard for you and will work harder if you work for her.

BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!!!!!! volumes of revolution was the hardest for me...so be prepared for that section. clearly explains everything. even if you do poorly on quizes and tests, there is still a chance at getting a 4.0 by doing extremely well on the final. that's what i did and i got a 4.0 :)

Sarah made math more fun to people who dislike it. Unfortunately, about a month into the quarter, she had to stop teaching for medical purposes. So I had another instructor for the rest of the quarter. But Sarah was very enthusiastic about math. You'll like her two different grading systems.

Clearly explain everything!

Sarah is great. My first quarter in college, I got really sick and missed over half the quarter. I had to drop all my other classes, but I met with Sarah and she said she'd work with me and give me a grade based on what I could show I understood, not based on the zeros for quizzes I missed. She helped me catch up when I needed it, and I passed!

Very good Teacher, Highly suggest to anyone who finds math boring - she will make it exciting if not only by her extreme commitment to the class.

A very energetic teacher. She teaches with logic, and tries to drill in your head the correct logic. You will have marks all over your homework and with corrections. Try and have an open mind with her, for any fallacies will cost you dearly. She does have grading standards to help those who are late bloomers though. Sadly, I wasn't one of them.

Probably the most dedicated Math teacher at SCC. Cares about her students' success. Lectures are extremely helpful and comical. Her grading system is so fair and easy, that it's almost not fair. Literally, you can walk into the final failing but walk out with a 4.0. She occasionally sniffs her marker to be funny; it's great. THE BEST TEACHER EVER!

Stats was so boring, but Sarah was such an awesome teacher with a great sense of humor. She really cares about her students and will do anything to help them understand the material. Her grading system is awesome and she is so, so funny. I highly recommend taking her classes.

Very energetic. Explanations are clear. 2 grading systems so you can pass one way or the other.

Sarah's class is too easy. She spends class time answering students' questions from previous chapters, instead of moving on and teaching new material. She swears a lot and tells lots of pointless personal anecdotes. A page of notes is allowed on every exam. It's impossible to fail her class. If you actually want to learn math, take someone else.

Really helpful & animated

What she always cares about is your grade. I counldnt find enough time to study Math at all but she gave us so many chances to boost our grade. A best teacher at SCC is right here without a doubt!!

I agree she is all over the place. a little hyper active. Its okay though, her goal in teaching is that she wants students to succeed. I barely passed math 099 but i bet i would have had to take it a 3rd time if it wasnt for her. I am nothing but greatful

I love Sarah. I have never actually wanted to go to math class in my whole life. Now it's the only class I'm not staring at the clock. Yes,s she's all over the place but keeps me so interested and makes me laugh, and most importantly is REAL. She tells us when something is just plain stupid, and understands why we have such a hard time.

She really has a liking for teaching her students. She doesn't try to make things difficult and she always has a mnemonic on all the sections.

She is a Wonderful teacher, and as long as you practice, practice, you can keep up in the class. She always tries hard to please the majority in the class, and has a great grading system. She uses Web Assign, & do not need $180 book at all, only need to pay at least $30ish. Loves to answer questions. High student passing rates.

Hardest working professor at Shoreline CC. The amount of effort that she puts into helping her students learn surpasses any other professor I have seen at Shoreline CC. or anywhere else for that matter. She makes complicated mathematical tasks seem trivial and often comical.

Best prof ever. I hate math, but Sarah makes it clear. She is energetic. No matter how many times you ask for help, she never makes you feel dumb. She works so hard for her students. She will push herself to grade tests over ONE night so you can get them back the next day. She wants you to pass this class. Take her class, you won't be disappointed.

Sarah works extremely hard for her students. Everywhere from finding useful links to making optional homework that you can use for practice. Her use of webassign was amazing. In the duration of her class, I only had to resort to the book a couple times. I was hoping for at least a 3.5 this quarter, but managed a 4.0 with her dual grading system.

I had her for math 80 as well and purposefully picked her for math 099. when she's explaining a problem,she explains it for everyone's differnt learning styles. She's hillarious, always energetic, may even throw a math book or two. She really made me like math

This woman is the epitome of teaching. She works her butt off to make sure you pass. you really can't fail this class, she's helpful, gives lots of feedback, stays up late to make sure you have graded tests back the next day. I had her for math 80, choose her for math 90. BEST TEACHER EVER

Hard but wants students to learn. If you try she'll go out of her way to help you. If you're dumb she'll still try to help you. She'll fail you and tell you why. She puts enough easy stuff on the tests so that okay students can pass if they do the homework and go to class. If you want to know math take Sarah because you will learn math.

she's nice & funny. helpful. but her exam is hard.

Sarah is really a great teacher. She is very approachable and wants all of her students to succeed. She spends a lot of time answering peoples questions, which can be annoying. She uses webassign and posts electronic practice problems so you don't have to buy the book. Her exams are straightforward with makeups and she has two ways of grading.

Best Math teacher for getting the students involved and understanding how it relates to their world.

Sarah Leyden is the best Math teacher one can ever get in their life time. Honestly, getting teacher like her makes everything so easy and crystal clear. I still miss her a lot. Having her my teacher for two classes just made my life a lot fun and at the same time gained so much knowledge.

You must take her because he will give you two tries on every test and take the better test. Also she will put TIME and EFFORT into your understanding of whatever concept you are learning. She is quite brilliant since she has a double Master in Math and Engineering. She has a double major in Psychology and Sociology. She understands and will help.

Took pre-cal to cal II with Sarah. Never seen a teacher who can dedicate EVERYTHING to her students. She'll put everything she can find on her homepage to save you cost on buying the textbooks. Crystal clear lectures. Energetic instruction. Fair Grading.Honestly I don't think I can encounter any math instructor better than her in the future.

Sarah is very dedicated. She gives VERY clear explanations, and are often FAR, FAR easier to understand compared to textbooks that make things look "fancy" and only confuses students. She is very energetic, kind, and I STRONGLY recommend this instructor for ANY student who struggles at math, and for the student who loves math and excels in it.

You'll never find a teacher that makes things more clear than Sarah. She goes above and beyond in every regard, especially when it comes to grading. I would give her a 6 for clarity if I could. She may speak a bit too quickly for international students, so keep that in mind if you struggle with English.

Sarah is a great, dedicated teacher who is really passionate about her job. However, sometimes I felt like she is too passionate - occasionally she dumps on you A LOT of information that is hard to comprehend. But I believe that this is rather about statistics than her. The class is hard - do not underestimate it. The grading system of Sarah rocks.

I hate math. I'm a fine arts major and I have struggled in every math class I have ever taken. Sarah's class is wonderful to be in because she can communicate to the math-retarded people, like me. She seems to actually care about helping students understand and succeed in her class.

She's like the awesomest!

If you get the chance, TAKE HER CLASS! Best teacher ever! She knows what she?s teaching and explains everything CLEARLY. Extremely passionate about her job and is hilarious. I enjoyed coming to her class because she cracks a lot of jokes and makes math fun. I?ve never met anyone like her. (: Would highly recommend her!!!

Sarah is just awesome. Probably the best math teacher I've ever had. I hated math before but now I like math. She makes Stats very interesting and motivates me to learn. I wish more math teachers were like her. My math teacher in high school was just awful...

I normally HATE alegbra and had to drop it twice because both times the teacher was hard and didn't make any sense. Finally, I enrolled with Sarah and boy oh boy was I happy! She's so incredibley awesome! She made class fun to go to and she explains things so well! I was so impressed with her and she actually cares about everyone!

got a good grade thanks to Sarah's awesome dual grading system. Wasn't easy tho, worked pretty hard for it. Lectures were well taught.. very clear and easy to understand. But homework and tests are much harder than lectures so expect to do quite a bit of practices in your own time. Would recommend...but only to hard working people.

Sarah is the best teacher I have had at Shoreline. Very passionate about Math. I continued to seek her out as a tutor throughout my later classes, she was always happy to help.

Sarah is one of the best professors I have ever had and I've been to grad school so have had quite a few. Her enthusiasm for teaching, sense of humor, excellent teaching skills, and dedication to her students are incomparable. Statistics is challenging but Sarah made it fun and helps you learn so much so you enjoy the process!

Sarah is a great teacher in SCC. I like the way she is teaching. She is so funny and helpful. Every time you ask her question, she will explain to you very clearly.

Sarah's a great teacher; VERY helpful, clear teaching, fun, nice, passionate. She really wants you to understand the core of the subject you're learning and grades too fairly, depending on your understanding level. Also, the homework & test questions are pretty hard. I didn't get a good grade but was very satisfied taking her course.

Sarah Leyden is the best math teacher that I've ever had, bar none. This is the second course that I have taken from her. I would recommend her for anyone who struggles with math, and for anyone who doesn't; you will go even further. She works harder than any professor that I've ever had, and doesn't waste students' time.

Professor Leyden is one of the best mathematics teachers I have ever had. Although at times I got confused when the online homework and her lectures did not match up, she worked to provide as many back up methods to learn the material as possible. She repeated topics using various ways to ensure our understanding. Nice, helpful, hardworking! A+!

One of the best Math teachers you could ever ask for. She would go to great lengths to help her students. Very helpful and eager for her students to succeed. Very kind and funny, great teaching method. Just work hard, pay attention, and do your homework, and you'll get a good grade on her class.

Such a good teacher, it doesn't even make sense....

such a good instructor!!!!!Like her so much!She made me really like math!!!!

Best professor EVER! She's nice and funny and most helpful!

Has a ton of energy, really passionate about math. Kinda open about her life and doesn't have much of a filter but she is funny. She is bouncy all over the place sometimes but she is super helpful and really cares about your success.

She is an awesome teacher and really helpful. If you email her about questions, she will always reply quickly and fully explain the question to you! I recommend her!

She's a great professor. Always responded quickly to emails and was very clear on all instructions. She gives you the chance to have a notecard of notes for the exams (but if you do the hw, you wont need it). Loved taking this class. Very stress free.

I enjoyed this class. She's a bit eccentric, but it's out of enthusiasm for math. I found her explanations clear and the homework not too difficult. She was always willing to help if anyone needed it.

Bc of how she grades, even if you do poorly on some assign.'s, you still have the ability to receive a good final grade. She provides helpful feedback on anything you bring her, required work or not. As long as you show up and TRY, you should do well given how helpful and willing she is. Lectures are entertaining and relevant. AWESOME teacher!

Terrific teacher extremely funny but definitely pay attention in class and attend and you will survive and get an A she cares about all her students and does everything she can to help you ace her class.

I really love being in her class. She managed to make math a fun thing to learn and is really clear in explaining the materials. She doesn't give homework, but instead she gave us self assessments and practice problems to do on our own (which really helped me study for quizzes and exams). Gave us the formulas along with our exam/quiz papers!

Sarah is an amazing professor! Although I'm just math illiterate she gives a sliding scale for grading. If you don't perform well in one section of class she will drop it from your final grade and base your overall grade on the success of how well you understood the material. Not your actual performance overall. Quick Responses, overall AH-MAZING!

Online Statistics was not a good choice for me. Professor is awesome and her notes are invaluable, but I can see how in person class would have helped. If you are comfortable with a TI84 and can manage the work, she will help you. She grades by weighing different assignment types to give you the best grade. Do the practice questions!!

Excellent teacher who really seems to care if you succeed. The class was pretty easy for me as it was mostly stuff I had done before. She is very clear on her expectations, and grades fairly. At the end of the quarter when she calculated our grades, she weighted different categories more or less to give us the best possible grade. Would take again!

There are lot of grading methods that u can get a good grade, especially when u gain a full mark in the ONLINE WebAssign homework, the hand-writing homework, and participation (ask or answer questions), it is easy when u take it online. She also give detail explanation to the exam questions that u don't know.

You only need MathLab, it has the Digital Textbook in it. You have two assignments each week, one online through MyMathLab that you can see your grade as you go. The other is a hand written question that you use what you learned from the lab. Says you don't need to take midterm, if I could go back I would have. She provides equations on the final.

She grades you using eight different ways to give you the best possible grade and gave extra questions on the exam which counted towards extra credit. But there's a bunch of homework due at the end of the qtr so make sure to catch up! Also, she talks too fast for my liking so avoid taking the 2h30m classes or else expect a lot of self-studying!

The class itself was interesting enough, she made the lessons pretty engaging. She also is a super nice grader, and the way she weights stuff at the end of the quarter saved my life.

Took math 098 with her online SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST TAKE HERRRRR

Shes great JUST DO YOUR WORK AND FOCUS THE LITTLE TIME YOU CAN she really cares about you passing if you do so just study take time watch videos as for help from tutors friends ect you got this if I did it you can to

A crazy lady that is very passionate about her job and is willing to help students pass no matter what your grade is. She is there to help, so don't hesitate to ask! Definitely a professor to remember.

Sarah is a great professor and gives thorough and detailed feedback and explanations of anything, ever. The class with her is engaging, and her teaching style is great. She is also a very fair grader and uses one out of five different grading techniques to best fit your strengths in her class. 10/10 would take every math class with her.

Lovely person, cares a lot about her students and is passionate about her job. She moves very quickly but she's a fair grader and is amazing at explaining things more thoroughly to confused students. Overall, she seems to fully understand the best way to help students succeed and is the best math professor I've taken a class from at SCC so far.

She has a really unique way of making sure everybody passes. She spends her personal time setting up three different ways of of grading a student, and she picks whichever grading system makes them have the highest score. She's really down to earth and feels like someone who is easy to talk to.

Sarah Leyden is a amazing teacher! I was behind in her intro stats class and told her that i was thinking of quitting, i didn't think i could catch up and do well. She encouraged me to not to do so, i stayed and am so glad that i did :) She responds to emails promptly is personable and kind. Would take any math class w/her in future.

Professor Leyden offered a really well-organized online math class. It was very self-guided using the webassign & the textbook, + she supplied youtube videos/lectures to supplement. Everything was laid out clearly at the beginning of the quarter. When I had a question she was quick to answer.