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Quality2.3
Difficulty80%
Would Retake97
Reviews80%
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What Students Say
“Her tests are extremely hard but she's nice”
PSYC1100 - 2.0 rating“Tests are so easy since you are allowed cheat sheets every time”
PSYC2300 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
47%
Textbook Required
75%
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B+
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2300
5.0
(4)PSYCH
5.0
(2)PYSCH1100
5.0
(1)STATS
5.0
(1)PSY2100
5.0
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PYSC1100
5.0
PSYC
3.8
PSYC2400
3.5
PSYC2330
3.0
PSY1100
3.0
Reviews (97)
she tries to keep things interesting
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she's nice & funny, but Statistics is a hard class & she does her best
Wikid teacher, easy exams, straight from the book, stats is not bad with her
interesting but not that helpful
easy to get good mark, just read the textbook and use the study guide!!
Great Teacher, very funny
ok teacher, notes clear, but not thorough, tests easy, follow instruc in assign!
Great Prof makes things interesting.Great notes &videos that relate.
She is nice...but very strict when it comes to essay/grammar
Very good teacher. She loves lima bean experiments. Nice lady
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nice lady, not too entertaining, tests are fair but she is SO anal about grammar and spelling! not to mention, she'll dock marks for white out. not an easy marker at all.
Easy tests but essays mark HOT!!!!!
Easy tests, usually all m/c or w/ only 1 essay q. Assignments are easy if u read the articles. Marks hard on written, esp. w/ spelling & grammar. Has very helpful & clear notes. Nice person. study text & study guide to get a good mark =) overall easy prof
She seems like she knows what she is talking about
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The class is an easy A as long as your grammar doesn't suck. Skip the lectures unless you like watching videos. She is a really nice person.
She is a great teacher to hav!
tests are straight forward, right from the study guide. overall very nice, and makes the class intresting.
Sarah is a really easy marker - just read the text and you'll be okay. She has really fun assignments.
Sarah is a great teacher. She screwed me in 1100 by not letting me re-write a test but I can only hold it against her so much. She really is a good prof.
Very good teacher. knows her materials well... easy tests, the assignment is a bit hard, project is ok.
Sarah is an awesome teacher! She can be tough, but she is a fair marker and very helpful. Loved her bean experiments! I wish she would teach 3400 and 4400 instead of Podrouzek.
Psyc 2400 is HARD. She is very picky on the test (no MC, only short ans); same with the research project. Be prepared to be criticized on your work. But she is very helpful during her office hours tho. :)
She's nice but very very hard.
She's very clear on the materials that she's teaching. Tests are very easy if you did some pre-reading before the class! She provids a lot of examples for you to practice.
Dr.Murray is an excellent prof. Her lectures are interesting and her tests are quite easy. The best way to prepare for her tests is to review the fill in the blanks sections and take the multiple choice tests that are in the studyguide.
SO easy! don't even bother showing up to classes, just read the text and do the workbook and the test will be a breeze.
Her tests are all multiple choice now for psyc 1100. The tests are all based on the multiple choice tests in the study guide. She great at explaining psyc concepts in laymen's terms.
Great, teacher with funny personality! Her tests are easy,her assignments are challenging and she gives a lot of feedback on her assignments which is great.... she is not boring, friendly! I recommend her!! One of my favorites!
Super easy teacher. Probably the most easiest teacher at kwantlen. Very helpful and easy to understand. She makes the class fun which made me acutally want to go to class. Very easy tests and assignments. WAy better then any of the teachers in surrey. Highly RecommendED!! THe best teacher ever!!!!!
boring lectures, not interactive, lots of boring out dated videos
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She's awesome. 100 m/c exams, pretty straight-foward. You really don't need to go to her class as long as you read the text. She's really nice and helpful when you need it.
Her classes are useless...u need not to attend her class as long as u had read through your text.....and pass her 100-MC
Her overhead notes are useless bc none of it appear on the test. The only way to do well on her all MC test is to read the whole text & especially helpful is the study guide. if u want to pass or do well in her clas, do the study guide. The study guide can be time consuming but can boost ur grade.
wow, dr murray is an excellent teacher, and for all u whinny babies out there who complain bout her.....study!.....if u read the text, attend her class, and ask questions to clarify concepts u are guarenteed to do well. its all up to you,dont be makin bad comments bout her just cuz ur a slacker!
Very easy teacher, very clear when teaching and very helpful. Allows you to bring a Que card with anything you write on it to exams. Basically write down the formulas on the card and you ace the exams.
Omg, she's one of the best profs at this school. If you want a course you can slack off in a bit, then I suggest taking this. A) it'll give you a breather and you dont' have to attend every class. B) you don't even have to listen, everything is based on the text book.
she has an accent so when she talks u cant realli understand her. her teaching is bad and the class is sooo boring
stats sucks, but sarah makes the class as good as it can get. Don't miss any classes all the info is in lectures. She actually teaches the class!! If you must take 2300 take it with her.
Awesome teacher!! By far the best prof I have ever had a Kwantlen. Presents the material in a clear, very easy to understand way. Gives lots of examples and walks around the class to make sure everyone is doing okay. Very approachable and such a nice person!! If you have to take stats take it with her.
BEST TEACHER EVER! If you can choose her as your prof in any subject. SUPER NICE AND HELPFUL TOO.
excellent teacher, very helpfull.
This teacher is a hoot! To suceed in this course only study the study-guide. Text book is merely a reference source. Good luck! =)
she's great! her notes tell you everything you need to know for the tests. clear and consise notes, 4 tests, 2 assignments and usually no final exam.
like kellogs frosted flakes, sarah is GGGGGGRRRRRRRREEEEAT!. Wonderful prof, and she exemplifies and defines what it truly is to be a prof. Other profs can really learn from her. SHE KNOWS HOW TO TEACH, AND IT IS OBVIOUS. IF i were a prof i would give her an A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Excellent professor, highly recommended for intro stats.
Shes an okay teacher, funny at times and usually jokes around. She makes the class participate in "experiments" which are fun. The only problem is that her notes aren't very helpful. Usually she just writes down the subheading and babbles on about the topic...USE THE STUDY GUIDE! All questions are based on it! All multiply choice questions. STAPLE
Great Teacher. Funny and interesting. Tests are quite simple as they should be for an intro course. No paper in this course and got to do a fun experiment and presentation to the class.
sarah is an easy teacher, her notes are useless, really no point of going to class, but if you study out of the study guide and text you are bound to atleast get a B on her exams if not an A. She's a nice quirky lady, but her notes once again are useless. Easy class and teacher to boost ur gpa if u ask me.
Easiest class I have ever taken, hands down. A little strange, but you can survive without even going to class. Do the work, and no how to use a calculator and this class should be a total breeze for you =)
HANDS DOWN BEST PROF FOR STATS! its a hard course but she makes it so clear. 4 midterms no final last one only 15% and she lets u have a cheat card on tests u cant write ANYTHIGN on it formulas examples it comes to like one full page on one side. textbook use is only for questions to do at home and answers in back..she dont mark them.GOOD TEACHER!!
Class is taught at an easy pace, and Sarah provides in-class time for practice and help. She's really nice and uses funny, quirky examples for the experiments. She provides large index cards for cheat sheets that you're permitted to use during the test -- you don't have to memorize formulae, just know how to apply them.
good professor, really nice but marking sucks for tests and papers
Nice and extremely funny teacher! I LOVE HER LAUGH!!! but really read the textbook!!! seriously it's boring but really read it cuz her notes are very brief!
TAKE her class IF your are taking psyc 2300, her 2300 is easy, I got A in 2300, however, her psyc 2400 is SO hard. I only got C for psyc 2400, she is very picky about grammar, she will deducts marks in tests when you have a grammar mistake, she is NOT a easy marker for psyc 2400
She is the most useless teacher I have ever met. Her class notes do not match her syllabus. Whatever she teaches in class is totally different from the mandatory readings that she tells us to read. I tried answering with the information given to me from the assigned text for the short answer, and she failed me. It's all base on her boring lectures
She is an awesome teacher! She is very clear and enjoys doing experiments with her students! She has a very good sense of humor. Her tests were easy as pie! Only multiple choice! She doesn't mind if you don't attend her class.
Sarah is a wonderful teacher. She is extremely easy and helpful and she is tons of fun as well. I would definitely recommend her for any class, especially if you are looking for a GPA booster.
Had Sarah for psyc2300 statistics. Very easy course, and really helpful prof
Sarah is the easiest psychology professor. You can take a cuecard to your tests!
She's a very nice and fun person in class.. We watch the most interesting videos to some bores (which is normal when you go into non interesting things), tests are multiply choice so it helps those who have problems in remember facts.. I would love to take another course by her! Very kind and helpful.. She understands hard situations as well :)
I've NEVER zoned out a single time in this class. The lectures are often mixed in with mini-experiments, and tests are all multiple choice. Sarah made Psyc so interesting that I actually wanted to switch majors! Sarah genuinely loves what she does and it shows in how she teaches her class. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this class.
I just want to say "Take this course".
MANY INTERESTING LABS
I don't understand why majority of the students are saying her exams are easy. Yes, they're all M/C, but her selection of question is so random. Even after reading all the chapters & studying off the study guide, I'm barely getting a C+. I think that you'll have to put a lot more effort preparin for her exams than u would for other psyc instructors
She's a great professor. I absolutely loved her. The tests are pretty okay--as long as you study. The experiments are really fun to do, but make sure you choose the right partners! Overall I got a good grade in this class with the effort I put in. She's a great prof and her classes are never boring! She's also helpful during office hours.
Great prof, lots of cool labs,tests are easy as long as you study.
tons of in class experiments, 3 tests, & 1 group project... overall great class & definitely recommended!!
Sarah is super nice. She's funny and her accent makes it enjoyable to listen to her. You need the textbook. Many in-class experiments and 1 group (choose your groupmates wisely) Overall an easy course. Fantastic professor!
Her tests aren't too bad, however she assigns two assignment for the term and marks super hard on grammar... this is psych class not english! Class is not mandatory to attend, but you have to read the textbook because the notes she writes are pretty useless.
The class is fairly easy if you pay attention and take notes. Make sure you review your nots before the test. She is a difficult essay marker!
Murray was alright. Her lectures are easy to understand, her notes are brief. Though you will still need to read the textbook if you want to pass the tests with good grades. One thing though: her short answer questions are not short at all. You must write as much as you can or else she won't give it high marks.
Sarah has a good sense of humour and is usually always available to help you with anything after class if needed. She does not take attendance, but do not show up at your own risk her lectures are usually pretty interesting for the most part. Reading the textbook and knowing the vocab words from each chapter should get you a high grade on her tests
Sarah is super nice, i would most definitely take her class again. The lectures and tests are all straight to the point. Go to class, it will help! (Though no attendence is taken) The assignments are easy but write a lot and be detailed or you will get a low mark. Take her class! Its not hard, just read the material well!
Sarah is a great prof. She clearly explains everything and the test are easy if you understand the material. She's always willing to help and ensures that everything understands instead of just jumping into the next chapter. Would definitely recommend her!!
I would never take her again
BORING CLASS
She's the best prof ever
She is the sweetest teacher ever !! Take it from someone who isnt a big fan of math and had to repeat stats ... she explains the material well and it is fairly easy. I recommend taking her!! She is more than willing to help and answers any questions you have. She does take out quite a bit of material from the book so tests are even easier.
Sarah has a great reputation but in her stats class she doesn't simplify much she just expects you to know everything. She let's you bring an answer card to the tests which is the only way you'll pass, first tests are hard but the final tests are what will boost your mark. She offers 2% bonus. She's intimating to talk to but she's helpful enough.
One of the best professors I've had. I took Sara in 1100 as well. She makes statistics so easy! I'm usually bad at math but I got an A+ in her class. There is three tests and one final.
Her tests are extremely hard but she's nice.. at first. Her class was fun, the activities she made us do were interesting but overall, everyone flunked her class. Some of the multiple choice were questions we didn't review. I had an excusable note and needed time to heal from my procedure but she wasn't understanding. I even changed my major too.
Such a great prof! Three tests and no final and one easy and short assignment. She let's you bring a card to every test and her notes in class pretty much make up the test so it's important to show up. Also assigns mindtap assignments for every chapter but they're easy and help you get a better understanding of the chapters.
Take her for stats for sure! She let's you bring in a cheat sheet instead of having to memorize your formulas like the other profs. She's kind of condescendin, like most profs who know what they're talking about and she gets annoyed when you don't understand basic math. First 2 tests were hard for me, but I aced the last 2 and got a B in her class.
She is hilarious. Tests are so easy since you are allowed cheat sheets every time.
Best prof.. she teaches so well.. she is an easy marker.. she is hilarious.. she is superb
She's been on hiatus for a year so if you aim to get an A, watch out for the 10% assignment, she marks quite hard on that. Otherwise, do all the extra credit as it will pay off in the end and the first three exams 75%. Overall, it's not too bad.
The only problem I had was doing the research exercise. I received the lowest grade in the course on that. Everything else consists of multiple choice exams which were straightforward and not misleading. There are labs we did for bonus marks which was really good for boosting your final grade. Attend her classes to be able to catch up.
I would highly recommend this prof! You're guaranteed to get an A+ if you put in the effort. Most of your grade is based on her 4 exams she gives you and they're all multiple choice. The exams are super easy if you read all the material. However if you don't read the textbook, you will not pass with a good mark and there is no final.
Not awful not great. Used word instead of PowerPoint for her notes which seems weird?the clsss is super easy if you read the textbook and the exams are all multiple choice. She seems to treat the class as though theyre elementary students. Wrote a comment that I thought was very rude on one of papers, despite the fact my answer wasnt wrong.
Sarah has 4 exams (All multiple choice) and is caring and funny. She is a open person to talk to and uses power point notes. She wants everyone to succeed in the class but you definitely gotta put in the effort. READ THE TEXTBOOK.
Sarah on the surface is a great prof who makes a course that relatively easy to follow up in and get a good grade. My Greatest issues with her are the facts: 1 - Labs on the Test Chapters where ALL done AFTER the test, Thus making Lab's pointless from a learning perspective and just a grab on a easy .5% increase. 2 - She does not post lectures
Sarah is pretty funny and i enjoy how she teaches the class. however, she can be pretty rude and would tell the class that she is there for help but when you ask her, she gets very sassy while helping and makes it seem like you are stupid for asking. She does quizzes every week online that has 10 questions and a 8 minutes time limit.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
47%
Textbook Required
75%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.13 avg changeRatings by Course
2300
5.0
(4)PSYCH
5.0
(2)PYSCH1100
5.0
(1)STATS
5.0
(1)PSY2100
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PYSC1100
5.0
PSYC
3.8
PSYC2400
3.5
PSYC2330
3.0
PSY1100
3.0