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Very nice and easy going.
Talks fast but concise.
Very hard to understand, does not show complete work. NOT good for visual learners.
Very hard to understand her methods. Very unclear.
Very nice and very helpful especially if you take the time to meet with her when you don't understand.
I dont know if it was because she was pregnant or not but she was horrible. Her tests were nothing like the homework or what she talked about in class. No partial credit. No sympathy. No calculators. No quizzes.
is a good teacher, but tends to crack a lot of corny jokes
very good teacher. she explains information well and gives you tricks so you can do the problems faster. she doesnt check homework but goes over it in class. she is very helpful in her office hours and her test arent that bad. i have a 89 in the class now and i hate math!!
I am terrible in math but I can totally get it with Mrs. Davis' teaching. I highly recommend her, especially if you struggle in math. She is also available to meet with in her office for extra help and really cares how her students are doing.
Very helpful during office hours. Is clear about what we need to study.
Amazing teacher, very helpful, letcures are clear. I have hated math for 9 years and she made it enjoyable and easy. You have to work for your grade but it is not unbareable. Take her class.
Great Professor! She gets to know her students, and really wants everyone to do well. All test questions come from homework problems(only bad thing is no partial credit, but that is a course requirement I think). She gives good explinations and answers all questions. Highly recommended.
she is the best teacher for this course..i SUCK at math but she really helped me out when i went to her office hrs. do your hw, and your straight, i promise
Too bubbly. Doesn't give partial credit on tests. Only teaches material AFTER you do the homework.
She gets a little too excited about math but it is better than being dull about it. Difficult at times but she makes it fun. She does NOT give partial credit but the tests are EXACTLY like the problems from the HW.She will tell you EXACTLY what is on the exams. Good overall.
She is the easiest MATH162 teacher at ODU. She tells you EXACTLY what problems are on the test. (Doesn't even change the numbers)But no partial credit. Go to all the classes, do the homework, you will be guaranteed an A or B
I had a hard time with 162 the semester before this. Mrs. Davis is easily the best, most helpful and clearest math teacher I have ever had. Go to class as much as possible and take notes, as most of her test questions come right from the homework and notes!
She is very helpful on the topics and will gladly help you with and problems you may have, plus shes kinda hot.
She's really nice and she keeps the class interested sometimes with her jokes.
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This professor is on your side. She is not out to trick you. Every day almost she talks about the final from the very beginning, so we know what we need to retain as we move from chapter to chapter. SHE is great.
This teacher is passionate about math and is good at explaining it. She can make someone who completely doesn't understand math to get it. She gives us partial credit on exams,and we have "pop-quizzes" she tells us about in advance. If you wanna get a good grade, study, do hw and attend class regularly. She also doesn't take attendance or grade hw
overall a good class, she is fun and sometimes too excited about teaching math!
Tried to fail the whole class and ignored me when i tried to get some help!
Didn't help her students pass
I think she was a really great teacher, if you attend class and do the homework you will do fine. She breaks the problems down so that you can understand completely. I would definitely take her again for a math class.
She is very fun and teaches so you understand. just do the homework and you'll pass. she talks about the final every class too.
She is a very helpful teacher. Go to class because she goes over homework questions all the time. She gives a sample test and it is just like the test. Final is very important to her. Also gives a Sample final that is similar to the final. Will give you pop quizzes, but let you know what day. Overrall the best teacher. She wants to help you.
Do your homework and go over her explanations in class. She teahes at a good pace and will slow down if you have questions. Great teacher.
Anybody who has rated Mrs. Davis as a bad professor should be ashamed. She breaks down the concepts so well so that people who aren't whizzes at math can understand. I'm pretty good at math, but not the best and I got an A. Just do the homework, study to your liking and ask for help if you need it.
she always lets you out late....
Prof. Davis is very good at teaching math. She is extremely helpful. She gives you every possible chance to do the best that you can. Whatever math class she teaches, be sure and take. Her tests are cumulative so be sure to keep up and study.
you will do just fine as long as you at least know how to count. make sure you do you homework and study for all tests because there are only three. best math teacher i've ever had!
Very sweet and helpful teacher. You will do fine in class as long as you do your homework because if you don't understand something, she is more than willing to make sure that everyone understands. I wish I could have had her for all of my math courses here.
Great math professor! If you are terrible at math I would definitley recommend her. She doesn't take attendence but tests are easier if you attend class. Tests are generally very short. She reminds me of Darma from Darma and Greg just because she is so bubbly and happy! Great person and professor!
i hate math personally, but this professor showed me that math doesn't have to be all that difficult. this class is a breeze, just do your homework and come to class. it you do these things you can get a B easily.
i only went to class about 6 times the whole semester.. slept through one of those classes.. and still got a C.
This teacher has an inconsistent grading style.
Definitely one of my favorite teachers. I have never had an A in math before. She makes the material seem easy and enjoyable, explains math very well and is funny. She likes when students ask questions. I never liked math and now I do. Show up for class, take notes, do homework and you should not need extra help.
Good professor, clear, fun and funny. Had a good time. VERY fair in providing big hints ahead of time about the exam questions. Easy course if you put minimal effort in it.
Very nice teacher. Go to class on Friday's or the day after tests because she gives extra credit. Very Helpful when asked questions.
She is the best Mathematics teacher I have ever had. She is extremely thorough and patient. She is always on time and willing to help you if you need help. I took her Math 101 class and during the summer I will be taking her Math 162 class. She is superb. I wish I had her for all my Math classes.
She has been by far the best math teacher I have ever had. She makes the work clear and to the point. She is more than willing to help and answer questions and always has a smile on her face. I have her at 8am so she helps to "wake" you up with her spunk.
She is very approachable, and is always willing to help. Very nice teacher!!
She is very cool and she will help you out a lot.
She's an awesome teacher! She makes sure you understand everything, and will definitely take the time to help you if you don't. Cares about her students and gives extra credit
She is a great teacher, I had her 8 am and even that early she is bubbly and fun. Tests are easy and she rendomly gives out extra credit. Ienjoyed the class and I hate math!
aside from people thinking her personality is just awesome (only to some people) she was very mean towards others (like me). She says on test days shell lock you out...i was 2 minutes late because of a accident in the tunnel and she locked me out but the next test it was different...5 people came in the latest being 45 minutes! and she let them in!
She is very helpful and nice. Tests are easy, she goes over everything the class before the test. She will answer any question and repeat the answer until you understand it. Doesn't collect homework, its assigned for practice! Some popquizzes but 1 question that you just went over together.. PAY ATTENTION and ATTEND CLASS! and You will get an A!!!
Nice and helpful. 3 tests all year. Homework is optional, either way she goes over it in class. Very helpful study guides. She'll basically tell you some of the things on the test during a review session. As long as you go to class and pay attention you should get an easy A.
Great concept on presenting the material...especially for non-Math majors like me. I hate math and have a mental block but she made it simple. Come to class and you will do fine. Known to have open book tests and may drop lowest grade...only if attendance is regular. Class dependent.
Professor Davis was a great teacher. She went over the material in an understandable way and her tests were sooo easy if you went to class or even just the review session. Doesn't check homework or take attendance generally, but will take you to task if not doing what you're supposed to becomes a habit. Recommended
Professor Davis rocks! If you have to take algebra or precalculus or other math classes, check to see if she's teaching. You will enjoy her teaching method and her enthusiasm for math.
Very nice, complete understanding of the material she taught. You have to take her class, shes the best she will not let you fail. Take her class its in your best interest.
One of the best math teachers I've ever had. She will do her best to make sure you understand the math and she's good at explaining it. Very nice and LOVES math so much it's almost inhumane. haha. But a nice lady. Includes 3 tests and a final. I have an A.
MAKES MATH FUN AND EASY. GREAT IF YOU NEED ONLY ONE MATH CLASS FOR GRADUATION.
She is the PERFECT teacher, especially for math-phobics! Her love of math is infectious. Do the homework, attend class, and answer questions occasionally, and she'll give you mad extra credit. If you don't bother showing or trying you will do poorly, and you'll deserve it, but if she sees you really trying she will make your A a LOT easier to get!
She is the best Math teacher i've ever had. She is really easy too, you don't have to do any of the homework, and the quizzes are only extra credit. The tests are decently easy as long as you truly understand the material. I loved her
Very helpful teacher..I am horrible at math but still got a B in her class. She will explain things until everyone understands, offers plenty of extra help, office hours, tutors, and extra credit.
She was great! Extremely helpful... She made going to class a little easier!
Great teacher. Made math easy although 101 isn't all that hard anyway. Fun teacher. Take her.
I would never take her class. I had to withdraw, b/c she is so unclear and unable to be reached directly. Her classes have over 300 students, so she has an assistant we had to go through to talk to her. I'm sure she's a good teacher, if not over-packed with students.
Student teacher grades everything. She does not grade anything and does not want you to email her directly. She does not give partial credit and in Math that makes the grading hard. Only 3 tests. She does teach well though. If it was not for her grading technique than she would be a great teacher.
Great, fun teacher! Lots of enthusiasm and makes Math not so bad. Wonderful prep for STAT...I feel prepared. Attendance not mandatory but if you don't go you'll miss out. Very understanding and helpful in every way. LOVE HER..wish she was teaching STAT
I loved having her for a teacher. Wish I could have her for every Math class! She is a lot of fun and really laid back. She did make us go through her assistant and told us not to email her, but other then that, I loved having her!
Great teacher, very easy to understand and she goes over everything that will be on the test.
This class was SO much fun! If you aren't good at math, she really explains things well. I've always been great at math, but she also challenges you to think past the required material. She has three test altogether, and has only given a couple quizzes to make sure we understood the material. Homework is to help you comprehend, not graded.
Prof. Davis is extremely nice and loves math so much. She is really adorable how she goes on about equations excitedly. She really knows how to explain math.
GREAT professor!! I've never been good at math, but she broke everything down so easily that I accomplished getting my first A in math ever. If you need help she is willing to be there at all times. She makes the class a little more exciting because you can see how much she enjoys teaching math. Def the best pick for math
You MUST take this professor.
One of the best math teachers I've ever had. Takes attendance only because she's required to. I skipped for almost an entire section and still got a B on the test. She occasionally lets you turn in the practice test (which you do at home) instead of taking the test in class. If this class is open, SIGN UP!
Made math really easy and understandable. Class was simple too, four tests, and sometimes you can turn in your practice test and skip the actual one.
This is the first math class I ever got an "A" in. Only 4 test with a final exam. Great teacher!
Professor Davis is one of the best teachers I have EVER had. She made me really enjoy math! I already miss being in her math class. She is a joy! Please select her class if you can. You will love math class!
By far the best professor I've had! I took her class this summer and she's the best. she makes sure that you understand the material and is willing to stay after class to help you understand one on one. The practice exams that she gives are harder than the exam actual exam. So if you past them your good and she goes over them with the class.
Finally, I have a math professor who works with students on all levels. Even on the first day, Professor Davis illistrated this. She is much better than Melrose and Hooper. I had them for 102,had to drop TWICE and change majors to English. Professor Davis does not mind you using her office hours. This is the only class I need. Take her!
Currently taking her Statistics class at TCC. She is an awesome teacher who believes in quality NOT quantity! The first time in my life that I'm holding an "A" average in a math course. Take her class, I promise you won't regret it!!!
I loved her! She is passionate and tries to make class as fun as possible. Show up for class or you WILL get lost. I would take a class from her again ANY day!
Great Professor!! If math is really not your thing, you should take her. She makes sure everyone in the class understands and always helps out if you need it. She doesnt check attendence but its good to show up so you can understand the work. Her test are similar to the study guide, sometime she lets you turn in the study guide for the test. :D
I never was a good student in Math. Last time I received anything higher than a C in Math was in 6th grade. Professor Davis made me want to work hard and try. She's so enthusiastic about her class and that made me want to push myself to do well. Very helpful. Extremely nice. I would DEFINITELY recommend her to anyone that needs to take a Math class
Great class! Professor Davis explains everything thoroughly.
One of the best math instructors! She is very patient with students who need clarification on a section.
I'm an English major, but Prof Davis was one of the best teachers I've ever had. She made math so easy and clear that even I got an A. Sometimes for exams she'll let you turn in the practice test and even if you take the exams they're almost the same thing. I'm not saying it's the easiest class, but I didn't even have to take a final.
This professor rushed through the material and did not ever use the book during class. She ended class early and was not flexible with her office hours. I would not recommend to anyone to ever take her for any math course.
Great math teacher. She talks fast and is quick while going over material; however, if you do not understand it is your job to speak up and let her know. She writes tiny so sit up front. She gives take home practice tests that can turn into ur real tests. Easy class. Get at least 2 student numbers incase u decide to not show up to classes.
Prof. Davis is super easy. You should take her for summer, because there isn't many work (especially if that is not your stuff) and you can easily have an A. Just do your homework, participate during class, because that will clarify you many things, and you should be fine.
I suck at math. Like really bad. I took this class with another professor during the fall and failed awesomely. Came to ratemyprofessor and realized that I needed to take it with Professor Davis. TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!!!! I ended up with an B+ UNHEARD OF!!! Prof. Davis made math so much easier to understand, and I actually looked forward to it
Ms. Davis is an amazing teacher. She is super helpful and EVERYTHING she teaches she gives helpful tips and tricks... SHE GIVES A LOT OF EXTRA CREDIT and she understands that sometimes people are not good at taking tests. TAKE HER IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE MATH 101
Such an awesome teacher. Got out early most of the time. Everything she taught was easy to understand and practice tests were replicas of the exams with minor changes. Dropped lowest exam grade so if you do well on the first 3 you don't have to come to classes after that! Highly recommend for 101.
Easiest class. If u have troubles with math just go to class, do the hw, and practice test and u'll come out with an A. she drops the lowest exam grade including final, do good on all the test and no final. she's a great teacher. very clear and explains things more than once to clarify
Awesome Professor, she is a great professor, her practice tests are very helpful, def. take her, she is very nice. Talks fast, so make sure you pay attention!
Great professor. If you actually read the book, do homework, and pay attention you'll do great on the tests, she gives weird examples sometimes but it you stick with her you'll understand
Okay teaching. Didn't give a lot of clarity on some chapters. If questions were asked, she constantly told students to go to tutoring instead of explaining until the final exam. Does not drop the lowest quiz grade anymore.
One of the best Math teachers I have ever had. She has made me excited about my again.
By far the best math teacher I have ever had. I am terrible at math and she made everything so easy to understand. Her class is also very easy. I would recommend this teacher to anyone who has to take a math class at ODU!
Great teacher! I'm not a math person but her class was very easy. Always went over chapters before tests and even let us out early most of the time. There was a test after each chapter making it 5 total, but she drops the lowest grade. I did fair on my first 3 tests, bombed my 4th, and didn't have to take my 5th and ended up with a B+ (: TAKE HER!!
I was terrified of math prior to taking this class. Not anymore. Professor Davis is an exceptional math teacher, and she fully explained each and every chapter, making sure everyone was "okay" before moving on. It's an easy class, but only because she is very patient and takes the time to make sure everyone is on track. Take her. You WILL learn.
She is an outstanding professor, explains everything. Attend every class and pay attention, and you will pass. Homework is not required, however, highly recommended. She is a really nice, friendly and funny. She's really enthusiastic about math, however, she applies it to real life situations, which is great. Phenomenal professor. Take her class!
This class is soooo easy. Very willing to help her students if they put effort into it. Just attend class and take the notes and do the assigned hw even though she does not grade it. There are 4 tests to determine your grade but they are very easy. I had her 8am class, stay awake or she will give you the boot! haha!!
The class is pretty easy at some points. The only negative thing that I have to say is that she can go off in a tangent sometimes. Overall I advise anyone to take her class.
Awesome teacher! She is clear and explains it in a way that the whole class can understand. She's a younger teacher that loves to teach. Very friendly and approachable too! As long as you take notes you'll pass with flying colors!
She is an awesome teacher who knows what she's talking about.I was never good at math, but with the way she teaches I caught on quite quickly. Only advise would be to attend classes, take notes, and ask questions BEFORE you leave class.
The course itself is relatively easy, if you have a history of good grades in your math courses. That was not the case with me, so it was a little bit more challenging than I would expect for the lowest math course at ODU. She is a very sweet parent-like teacher. Do the homework and practice tests and you'll be fine.
Davis is a very good teacher. She doesn't take attendance, but its really easy to fall behind fast if you skip. I'm horrible in math, but her class was very manageable. I recommend using the math tutoring because she's a bit hard to reach. If you don't understand what she's talking about, use the book! Another bonus, she lets class out early!
Very clear and helpful professor. You will get out of this class what you put into it. It is not an excessive amount of work, but you DO have to prepare. She is the best math professor I've had.
SHE IS AWESOME!!! You won't regret taking this course if you need a math class. I recommend taking is before statistics and if you aren't strong with mathematics. She is an extremely good professor!
If you love math, will come to class and pay attention she is the perfect teacher for you. This class is basic math, so it is relatively easy. You have five tests and she drops your lowest grade. I got A's and B's on four of my tests and didn't have to come to class nor did I have to come to class anymore. Awesome Teacher
Really good teacher. She knows what she is talking about and explains everything to make it easy as possible. She always gives practice exams that are exactly the same as the exam, just different numbers are used. Drops lowest exam grade. Take her :)
Very good teacher!! She really wants all her students to do well. If you don't understand something she will help you until you understand it. Do the practice exams because they are very similar to the real exam. I definitely recommend her. =)
Professor Davis is an awesome instructor who really cares about her students. She is very clear with her instructions and do not mind at all to repeat herself if you ask her to. I am not your typical age student and needed to grasp the information more slowly to gain full understanding and it was not a problem for her. Best math instructor ever
Very nice professor. I am ok at math but havent tooken a math class in a while. Do the homework and her practice tests and you will get an A. The test are just like the practice test and she drops lowest test grade. If you take all the tests and you are happy with your average, you can choose to opt out of the final.
Outstanding Professor!!!! I was very nervous going forward, however once classes began she put my mind at ease and my confidence level went through the roof!! I received my first A in math in her class. I highly recommend her for college math!!
she is a good teacher, you dont have to come to class but you wont know when tests are and you may not understand material. she teaches things that are not in the book, does not post grades but sometimes notes. expects that you read the notes prior to class. class is easy, im not terrible at math but not the best. understanding alg 2 helps.
She's a good teacher but she only teaches everything once, so if you don't understand something from a previous class then you have to catch up on your own for the next class or you will get left behind. She doesn't post grades or do emailing.
Take her for this class! She doesn't grade homework and attendance isn't mandatory, but going definitely helps. There are 5 exams but she drops the lowest grade. Exams are short and easy, Every time you answer a question you get extra credit points but if you miss a class, you're on your own, because she doesnt go over lessons more than once.
Excellent teacher. Only checks attendance/homework if the class is poorly behaved. Drops lowest test grade for final grade. No official final exam! Very friendly and quick to make jokes. Posts notes for you online so you do not have to copy them down every class.
Mrs. Davis is such a funny, helpful and nice teacher! She is the best! Take her for Math 101M! Only bad thing is that she doesn't post grades.
She is Amazing! she made me want to come to math class, and I never want to come to math class. her lectures are easy to follow, and she offers extra credit almost every class which boosts your grade overall.
I loved Professor Davis! She makes you want to come to class. Print off the notes she puts on Blackboard and go off those, do the homework every night, and study for the tests, and you should have no trouble. Just do the nightly homework and buy the textbook. take her!!!
Professor Davis is a nice lady. She teaches each section in one class period which is not bad but if you miss a class she does not go back to review so there is no way for you to catch up on what you missed. She does not do emails and make sure to read your book.
Great professor! This class can be easy if you really pay attention. Highly recommend attending ALL of her classes because she will not repeat a lesson. Take good notes.
The best, especially for those who have trouble in math!
the BEST but to pass her class and with an easy A ATTEND THE CLASS nothing you have to do
She is incredibly nice and explains anything you don't understand. You'll feel tempted to skip, but you'll fall far behind. Her tests/quizzes are short and to the point. Only 6 of them and she drops the lowest grade!
As an older student (going back to school) who never really did well in math before, I was very nervous about this class. Professor Davis made the class simple to understand and even fun. I would definitely recommend her if math is not your strong suit. She is pretty awesome!
Outstanding teacher. I have hated math my entire life by Professor Davis is such a great teacher I walked out with a high B. If you need a math class at ODU I strongly suggest taking her.
Outstanding and wonderful teacher. I have hated math my entire life by Professor Davis is such a great teacher I walked out with a high B. If you need a math class at ODU I strongly suggest taking her.
Love her! I hate math and she was really helpful, understanding, and sweet.
Prof Davis is very sweet. I hated math & was never really good at it but she made it pretty easy & she was always available to answer questions. Attendance isn't mandatory but I'd suggest going to class because if not it's very easy to fall behind & she doesn't go over previous lessons if you missed a class. Overall, a very good professor.
The best math teacher I have EVER had bar none. Mrs. Davis is the perfect prof for anyone who struggles with math in my honest opinion.
Pretty easy class, daily homework but it was for practice. Our homework was collected. However, she did go over a few problems if we needed help.
The professor is one of the best there is, a student could not ask for a better professor.
I love professor Davis Math is my absolute worst subject but I get A's on her exams which are simple. The class is simply learn the material take an exam nothing more, nothing less. She also gives extra credit points for just answering a question, drops your lowest exam grade, and most of the time we get out of class early.
Love Her! The best Math teacher I have ever had! she is also very funny and makes math entertaining
I love her! She is the best math teacher at ODU. Her explainations are clear and cut, she offers so many extra credit that will help your grade. Overall she is a good teacher to take she makes math so esay!
LOVED her. I've always hated math but she made me love this class. Not difficult if you show up and practice to fully learn the material. she's super nice, drops the lowest test grade (1 of 5) and hw is usually optional so only do it if you're unsure about things. Take her for ANYTHING you can, her methods are great.
Professor Davis changed my entire mind on how much I hated math. She is really easy to follow along with and cares whether her students pass or fail her class. It is really hard to not get an A if you go to class. She puts all her notes online and gives you a practice test before every exam with the right answers and they go right along with test.
Professor Davis was a dream! I think she is trying to get the most 5.0's on here, but she does deserve it. She has a philosophical approach to learning and explains topics so you never forget them. Very tolerant and nice! She is funny, too and unafraid to make mistakes in front of her students, which in itself is a great lesson:)
Hands down one of the best math teachers I've ever had! She completely changed my outlook on math as a whole and helped me gain the confidence to pass. I wish she taught every subject of mathematics because I would continuously take her classes.
SHES AWESOME,HELPFUL, AND FUNNY. BEST MATH TEACHER!
Loved her!!!!! Wish she taught more math courses. She makes math a piece of cake! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
I wanted to like this professor but she wasn't for me. I feel like if you're decent at math she would be great. However, I am terrible and I was happy to see a prof that actually offered extra credit- but the problem is her system rewards people that know what they're doing or pick up math fast. So people like me are screwed. I had to drop.
No attendance grade but your not able to teach yourself from the book. Her notes and techniques are more clear and easier to comprehend then the text book. She gives you extra credit for partesipation and teaches to the pace of the classes understanding. She makes math fun and relatable.
Make sure you read over notes before class, if you have the answers to her power points you get extra credit. you only get graded for 5 test so extra credit is IMPORTANT. the class is easy because she explains things clearly and she is FUNNY. but don't take lightly so still study.
For someone who HATES math with a passion, she made me consider that maybe, just maybe, I am kind of a boss when it comes to math. Lol, seriously, she is awesome and knows what she's doing. She's a tad bit weird, but most math-crazed people are. I loved her AND she gives extra credit! Take her! I recommend her 100%!
take her class. she is fan and easy and will help you, puts things online, cancels class and you will never stay in the class the whole class time.
I loved this class!The text book was wack but we were lucky Prof Davis textbook is getting published. she was willing to post the sectionsfrom her text for us to use. Prof Davis text book is easy to understand. I could preview material and understand it the way she explained it. I just wish it was the required text instead of that $120cow book!
Ms. Davis is a great professor! I am very bad at math but the way she teaches made it supra easy to understand. She does not take attendance but it's a good idea to be at class or you will fall behind. She encourages you to ask questions and provides excellent feedback. Would definitely take this class again!
Prof. Davis is an excellent math teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should go or you will be lost. She gives a exam review before every exam and it is pretty much the review with different numbers the day of. If you have a question in class though, she gets somewhat annoyed that you dont understand. Overall, I would absolutely take her.
Mrs. Davis was an amazing teacher. You must attend all classes but other than that you have no math labs, just tests(5). She gives you study guides and posts notes on blackboard that are exactly like the test! Good luck!
She's an enthusiastic teacher willing to help you clarify any misunderstanding or confusion. When you participate, you get points that help you out with your grade. Unless you're a math fan, you will have to do the assigned homework. What's on the homework is on the test, with as many as 25 questions, excluding the final. I recommend this class.
she is a teacher who truly cares about what she is teaching . you get homework but she never collects it and she dropped the lowest test grade .
I took this course over the summer, so obviously it was very condensed. She seemed to get annoyed when asked a question about clarification about a question in the lesson. Also, it didn't help my confidence when she told the whole class that I didn't get the material at all. Should have been a private conversation.
I'm not very good at math, but this class was surprisingly clear for me. Professor Davis is really good at what she does and explains it so well that it's easy to understand. She really cares about her students progress and is helpful. But, you have to go to class in order to make a good grade! I missed several days so I only made a C. My fault.
I loved this class. I'm a history major who isn't very good at math so I needed an easy class to get an A in and this class was perfect. You don't have a final in this class and it's literally so easy. If you do well on the first four tests you don't have to go anymore and she gives tons of extra credit.
She's awesome!! I had a horrible experience in high school when it came to math teachers so I was having anxiety about how I'd do in college but she's literally the best. She makes it simple and will help you as long as you're putting in effort. Prof. Davis made me not hate math anymore.
She's okay. If your not that great at math really pay attention. Only thing, she is not clear at times. She is willing to answer questions though. Its not really a super easy A class if that's what your looking for. you actually have to study.
Best math professor! I hate math but she made it so easy and understandable. Her lectures were always clear. She truly wants to see all her students pass and does a good job keeping everyone engaged. I wish I could take her for every math course, she was really good!
Ms. Davis is kind of rude and she gets irritated if you don't really understand and she has to explain things. she won't tell you to do the homework, she's going to assume you did it and move on. test are on scantrons and that's all she will take. she'll throw your scratch sheet away. she's laid back and class would be about 20-30 minutes.
Ms. Davis was actually in my opinion one of the best math teachers I've had. If you skip class, and or don't pay attention you won't understand what she covers in class next, If you have a question and don't understand what she is teaching she will stop and explain it to you, Doing the homework isn't mandatory but doing it helps you understand.
I hate math. She made it easy and almost fun. Homework was not mandatory, which was good because I didn't want to do any more math than necessary. She explained things in ways that made sense. I was able to ace exams just by showing up to class and listening to her lecture. She is funny and compassionate.
Professor Davis is fantastic. My skills in math no matter the level are very weak but because of her awesome teaching I left this class with an A.
Davis is an amazing professor and I highly recommend taking her. I failed math in HS but did extremely well in this class and I think that says something about her. She explains things really clearly and in a way that you can understand. Every lesson, there is one "extra credit day" where you get extra points on your test if you participate.
Prof. Davis is great! very energetic and a joy to be around. I have received the highest math grade that I've ever received in my life this semester. I didn't do the homework or go on review days and still got an A+, shes that great! I wouldn't recommend taking her for an 8 am if you're not a math person though, she's a little too energetic.
Probably the best professor I've ever had. She is fun and makes math fun. All you have to do is listen to how she does the problem and you'll be perfectly fine. If you fail her class then idk what to tell you.
I haven't taken a math class since Junior year and Mrs. Davis made me feel very comfortable. She's very patient and willing to take time out to personally help you understand the material. I also struggled ALOT in high school and to my surprise she made it a fun experience. I really enjoyed her teaching technique. But make sure you come to class!
This is my 6th time taking college algebra and I currently have a B in her class. If that doesn't persuade you to take her class, then I don't know what to tell you. She. Is. Awesome.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! This is the FIRST time I have ever understood algebra and I feel so proud of myself. She is very good at teaching math and she does not skip any of the steps. I felt like she really cared about if I learned the material, and that encouraged me to study extra hard. She is a must have for students who struggle w math!
Shari is awesome! She makes class enjoyable with some humor and seems to really care about her students! She is very forgiving and her practice tests are exactly like the actual tests which make them insanely easy to get an A on! 10/10 would recommend
Davis is the best Math teacher here. She doesn't take attendance but if you miss class you have to get the notes from a classmate. On test and quizzes she gives partial credit.
Davis is very funny and easy to understand. As long as you show up to her class, pay attention, and study her study guides, you will get an easy A. She gives 4 quizzes but only the 4 highest count, and 5 exams including the final. She never checks the homework, so you only have to do it if you need practice. Best math teacher!
She was super nice and loved her students. You can tell there was a strong desire for her passion and her goal was to make math easy and understandable.
LOVED Professor Davis! Easy going and has a great personality. Loves to crack jokes. Better to have her in the morning than afternoon because she is more lively in the morning. She will help you until you completely understand the material. Highly recommend.
Professor Davis is an awesome instructor and makes math material super accessible for students. She gives you everything you need to excel in her class, including study guides with some of the exact test questions. Those who struggled in her class were the ones who did not attend and/ or did not do homework and practice problems.
Prof. Davis is amazing. If you're not particularly good at math, I recommend her 100%. She's funny, very easy to learn from, and a joy to be in class with. I personally took her 9AM M/W/F, which may be too early for some, but it is a sweet spot to get my day started.
Math is not one of my strengths but Prof. Davis helped me love math more than I ever have in the past! There are some easy pop quizzes and HW. She's always willing to help students. I definitely recommend her!!
Took math with another professor here at ODU and ended up dropping the class due to a low grade(Im horrible at math)Took it this semester with professor Davis and i will be ending the class with a B. She tries her best to make sure everyone understands material and one of my favorite professors so far here at ODU.
Probably one of the best math teachers on campus. She's very understanding. It's not an easy class, but she tries her best to help the students.
She is a wonderful & friendly person! She is funny and keeps you alert during class. You can tell she loves math & always checks after her lecture to make sure you understand. The worst thing about this class is your grade is only based on 4 exams. This could easily bring you down if you are not careful. Overall, I loved her and would take again.
She teaches in a way you can understand the material better. She gives extra credit here and there. We had 4 exams and a final. Attendance wasn't mandatory at all.
Awesome professor. I'm not much of a math person, but I enjoyed taking her class. Took this class last semester with another professor and got a C- and got a B this semester.
Professor Davis is an awesome Professor. She makes the work easier to understand.
I took Profesor Davis' class in the summer. Math is not my strongest area, but she made it easy to learn by explaining the notes and having the notes there for us to go over. Follow what she says to do, which is to look over the notes the night beforehand and print them out before class, and you'll be fine in her class. She has a true love for math
She is the best math teacher that I have ever had. She gives a crazy amount of extra credit, come to class and you will get an easy A.
This is an easy class to pass even if you aren't really good in math. She post all the notes and practice test along with the answers on BB within the first day of class. She doesn't take attendance but the way she teaches its easy to understand and its not boring. The textbook is for our homework its not graded its more so for practice. EASY A!!!!
She is a understanding teacher and will help you when needed. You will have suggested homework problems that she does not check but sometimes, she will check the study guide for extra credit. If the whole class does bad she will curve the grades a bit. Math was not my strength, but she is a great instructor. My math labs/tutorials are required.
To Dr, Davis: Dear Dr. Davis, In truth, you made me understand this maths course as I have never done anything involving statistics. You are a fabulous teacher who cares for her students. I really enjoyed your class. You are an understanding teacher. Your study guides helped me tremendously. I came from nowhere to somewhere in your class. Yo
She is an ok professor, class ended 20-30 minutes early everyday. But an easy math class. She also doesn't like helping students a lot. Unless you did the homework. Ended the class with a C.
Professor Davis was Fantastic! She's always in a terrific mood despite what's going on in her life. Seriously, the woman could've just come back from fighting in the trenches and you'd never guess it. She knows Math 102M like the back of her hand, and doesn't mess around in class. She teaches the material, then let's you leave if you're good.
This is the first time she has taught math163m. She expects you to remember everything from 102 and doesnt finish problems that she puts on the board. Id recommend taking a different professor for this course.
I hate math but she did a really good job at making me not hate it as much. I learned a lot.
Short lectures (mostly 25 minutes) because the professor is basically reading off the notes. As a result, the class is difficult because doing assignments become a struggle at the same time it's time consuming because she took away the "help me solve" in mathlab which teaches you how to do the problem. Taking Algebra with her is better.
Was looking forward to taking her class for 162m pre-calc because of all the good comments about her algebra class but I really regret taking her class now... a lot of homework good for practice but a waste of time if it's difficult to learn the materials from her lectures. This class requires a lot of self taught and she makes so so many mistakes.
She is AWESOME!!!! Great instructions and takes the time to make sure you know the material.
Prof. Davis presents the material in a clear and organized manner. Come to class every day DO the homework and practice tests and you will have no trouble passing Math 101.
Prof. Davis is an absolute gem! She does a ton of lectures but she is excellent at making sure you understand each topic. I missed a few days of class but she helped me catch up quickly. We were graded mostly on the 4 tests but they were not hard to pass if you attended class and did the homework for extra practice.
She is really nice
She talks a lot, which is kind of annoying. she explains things easily at first but then complicates them by adding way more than needed. Test match the study guide with different numbers. Easy grade but very few grades in the grade book. LOTS of extra credit opportunity.
She is amazing! I love her! Don't understand why people would talk bad about her, it's probably because they don't take the initiative to ask questions. She KNOWS what she's doing, and she's very approachable. She's funny. She talks about her son a lot, but gets right back to finishing her unit for the day. Always finished class early. WOULD TAKE
Her office is hard to find - its in the ECSB building - across the street behind the houses on the quad. She isn't as helpful as she claims, but is encouraging and occasionally offers extra credit. I would get the textbook because I think she will be using a different textbook that she wrote next semester, though I didn't really use this one.
3 quizzes, 4 exams - this is all she grades. DO NOT GET TEXTBOOK, she puts notes online. you will learn more from classmates and teaching yourself. attendance isn't mandatory but unless you can't teach yourself then come, MAKE FRIENDS. quizzes are 10 questions, exams 30. really not that bad, just seriously make friends and do practice tests.
Just wants us to pass, offers many resources to ensure that you do well in her class. I have never been good at math and I got a 95, as long as you come to class you will pass with flying colors no matter your level of math skills. TAKE HER
DO NOT buy the textbook. She'll tell you that you need it the first day, then turn around the next class and say it's unnecessary. If you study the notes, and you understand them, you don't need to go to class. She reads from the notes verbatim. Overall, the class was boring and an easy A, and I only came for the exam. She's very caring though.
I kind of wish I hadn't taken this class, as it turned out to be frustratingly easy. Don't bother with the textbook at all, you really don't even need to print out the notes if you don't want to waste the ink. She does do pretty good at breaking down the material, and there are extra credit opportunities. Grade is based entirely on tests.
Professor Davis is an amazing professor. She is very interactive, offers multiple opportunities for extra help and works with you to see you succeed. Definitely would take her again.
lied about bumping grade up and also doesn't teach very well. Study guide doesn't match the test.
You'll have to partner up in this class if you're expecting to miss a lot because she won't catch you up on her own. She's an amazing teacher who really loves math and will personally help you if you have specific issues. This class helped me relearn the basics of math, and these classes aren't lecture heavy. You just have to do the homework.
She was chill. Her tests were alright not much studying needed. Overall a decent professor for College Algebra.
She is such a great and caring teacher! If I can take her again for my math courses I will.
She's amaaaazing! If you get the privilege to choose your classes early, add her to your list. I always thought I was bad at math, and that it might make it hard for me to compete my biology major. But she explained things with ease and really works with you. Make sure to do your homework though, or you will fail. Math has to be practiced!!!
She was a very great Professor. I have never been great at math but she rocked it out she was good at explaining and very funny. She is so sweet and kind and smart she knows her amth very well. I would take her over for another math she was that great. Do she study guide anmd let her look over them they are good pratice also do your homework.!!!
I really liked professor Davis. Shes really nice and caring .I took this class as a pre req and Im glad I did . The class is easy . If you show up and pay attention you should do just fine . Only grades for the class are tests so make sure you do well on them.
She is not too tough and is always availbe when needed.
I always struggled with Algebra, but she makes it so easy!
She is so nice. Gives extra credit out left and right. Easy quizzes and test if you just pay attention in class. I had her Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and she gave us most Fridays off. Very chill and laid back teacher. 100% recommend.
Professor Davis is so enthusiastic about what she teaches and enjoys math. She is always there to help if you are coming to class and trying your best. I highly recommend her because she enjoys what she is doing. All she wants from you is to try and do your best. She creates her own notes instead of going off of the textbook.
Shes nice and she will work with you! Start off with a good grade in the class and you will be fine for the rest of the year. Make sure to come to class
Shes an amazing person
Shes so sweet, honestly wants her students to pass. Drops lowest quiz and exam grade, I had a C- in the class and she let me pass w a C so I wouldnt have to retake
Prof Davis didn't even teach the class. So i'm wondering why it's Dec 16th and I still have no final grade yet. She takes FOR-EVER to respond in Blackboard. She takes a a good 3 days to respond if you hit her ODU email up. PLE system taught us everything. She says she's open for questions, but her response time is awful. Drops 2 lowest grades.
This class is definitely based on note-taking and really listening. If you study the exam practice packet and the note packet before every exam, you will pass. She is a good teacher overall and pretty passionate about statistics.
I loved Professor Davis. It is a pretty easy class as long as you pay attention to her lectures (just like in any other class). She really wants everyone to pass and do well in the class. She gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit and will drop your lowest quiz grade. Her lectures are easy to follow as well.
She was ok, in all honesty, you really have to teach yourself the material. She explains the material with a few problems but doesn't really go in-depth. Mymath labs, quizzes, and tests are the only graded things so if you get low scores in those then there's nothing that can help.
amazing teacher even if you suck at math
She is literally amazing. If you are even thinking about taking her, do it. Failing the class can be done, but you have to try. She gives so many opportunities to help out AND she provides extra credit! :)
Even with COVID, she was an amazing professor. I suck at math but she made my first semester of math in college so easy and I understood all the material she taught. A sweet and great professor to have!
Davis is absolutely amazing, I literally suck at math. If you pay attention to the lectures you will make it through. Her lectures are a godsend. If you pay attention to the lectures you will pass. I am so thankful for her making it easy to learn through COVID.
I am taking all online classes thanks to covid and I have experienced significant difficulties getting used to the switch from in person to online. Professor Davis is probably one of the most helpful and understanding teachers I have ever had. This is the only math class I have ever taken and understood all of the content clearly. Highly recommend.
Took online and easy A as long as you take notes on the modules and complete my math lab assignments. Quizzes and test are easy as well. Provides extra credit for test reviews with a score of 95 and above.
I took this async. class in the Spring of 2020. I sucked at math in middle & high school (60-80 test grade average) & didn't do so well in the placement test to get into this class. Despite all that, I still got an A in this class. Super easy as long as you put in a real effort. Take notes on textbook & lectures & do assignments & you'll be fine.
I hate math, first and foremost. To that end, I had some difficulty in the class, she's looked out for me a few times with bonus points and opportunities to get a higher grade. She's very approachable and cares.
Professor Davis is great, take her class if you can! There's weekly quizzes but extremely helpful reviews for each quiz. Each exam has a practice exam and review which is also super helpful, she offers lots of extra credit opportunities and really wants you to succeed. Her lectures are very informative, as well as her note packets TAKE HER CLASS!!
Professor Davis is literally the best math teacher I have ever had. This is the first time in my life that I've received an A in a math class. She breaks stuff down and explains it so even if you feel you're the worst at math, you will come out of this class actually feeling like you know math now. I would absolutely take a class with her again.
The best professor I've had so far. Quizzes every weekend but the reviews make the quizzes very easy. She also does reviews for exams. Super fun professor and if you missed a lecture, she always has lectures posted for what she taught that day. Highly recommend this professor!!
She is genuinely a terrific professor. I am no fan of math, but the way she explained the material, offered video notes if it wasn't clear, and her upbeat attitude made learning math very enjoyable.
Professor Davis is a great professor to have for an introductory math class! She breaks things down in a way that's easy to understand, and is willing to work with students to ensure that they understand everything. Lenient grading, do the homework and go to the lectures and you'll be fine in this class.
Professor Davis is one of the best professors on campus. I did make the mistake of not doing some quizzes on time which gave me a B as my final grade. If you do the quizzes and review the practice test for the exams, you will do fine! Overall, her class was easy and she is a caring professor that is willing to help. Just email her and she responds!
Professor Davis was the BEST math teacher I've ever had. Math doesn't come easy for me and I was super nervous to take math at a college level. Professor Davis made it very easy, her lectures were only 30 minutes long and she allowed us to stay back if we needed help. She provided online videos and study guides that helped tremendously with test!
Professor Davis was a great teacher. She offers a lot of extra credit in class. As long as you study for the tests and pass the weekly quizzes it is easy to pass the class. She does give a practice test before each test and they are almost identical to the test. Ask questions during this course if you do not understand or it will be a struggle.
I had her for an online class, it was self-explanatory and quite "easy". I would definitely take this class again.
This class was very easy. She gives extra credit days where you can easily gain a ton of points to add to your exams. The quizzes are easy and the exams are very similar to the test review, so make sure you do it. If you don't miss any exams you don't have to take the final. Class usually lasted less than 30 minutes which was nice.
I am a big dummy when it comes to math and I got a B in this class. Take this class if you are a big dummy like me.
Best professor at ODU. Had her in Fall 2022 and she was fun to talk to and always went out of her way to help students who needed it. The class was very simple, and attendance is not mandatory, but she was very caring and did everything she could to make sure everyone had good grades.
If you pay attention, you'll easily pass. I've never learned math this easily before.
Professor Davis is an incredible teacher. I have never done as well in math as I have in her class. She explains things clearly and is always willing to help. If she finishes the material early she will end class early. She is very respectful of students' time. She provides study guides and extra credit.
I've never done as well in math as I did this semester with Professor Davis. She really cares about the success of her students and I would recommend her to anyone taking math at ODU. Homework assignments are not graded, there was a weekly online quiz, and 4 exams. Go to class & pay attention/ask questions and you're just about guaranteed to pass.
SHE IS AMAZING. If you need this math credit, she is the best professor for it. She's so kind and flexible. She offers extra credit too. If you take all 4 exams you can be exempt from the final. Quizzes are not super difficult and tests are straight forward. If you try you will do exceptionally well.
As long as you pay even 50% of your attention to what is taught each class, you'll be fine. Read the notes, do the practice tests, and you're even more set than if you don't. Ask questions if needed and do what you can. Easy enough despite 'critical thinking' being in the class' name.
This Professor was excellent and caring. I'm very bad at Math and was happy I got a C.
She is a great professor. I would say the main thing is to make sure to come to class because her attendance is important. Also she may be giving out extra credit on some days, I would say just focus on watching the videos and looking for the practice exams because they are the same as the actual exams. Also make sure to show up for all the exams.
Professor Davis is amazing! The class is manageable as long as you attend, do the practice tests, and use helpful study tools like unstuckstudy ai. It's a great option for your math credit.
Ms. Davis is really sweet she always smiles. She writes everything on the board if she goes too fast, she will slow down you just have to tell her. If you do not understand you HAVE TO ask her, and she will help you. She likes to end class early, so it gives people who need extra help time to ask questions. Great teachers for freshmen.
This class was not bad. She is super easy-going and gives extra credit opportunities in class, so show up! The test and quizzes are not difficult either.
If you watch the videos she provides and do the practice exams you will be just fine. I really really enjoyed this class and she is an amazing professor.
Professor Davis is a wonderful teacher. She ensures you understand the material before you test, and class usually finishes early. I would find it very hard to fail this class, as you are only graded on exams and homework. Keep an eye out for extra credit opportunities, and take all you can get!
Ms, Davis was an amazing teacher for intro to math! We were only graded based off of 4 tests, around 18 questions each and if you took the 4 tests you didnt have tot ake the final exam! It was a flipped classroom setup, so you were required to teach yourself the math skills and do the homework, and then come to class to ask questions.
You could really tell that she loved math and teaching. She made sure to explain things simply and never made anyone feel stupid for asking questions. We had practice tests so you would know what to expect on the real test and was available before class to get help if needed.
Very chill, kind and would retake the class again with her
She has many little quizzes that take maybe 5-10 minutes. The exams and work is often easy. Didn't show up most of year and still passed. I didn't have to look at the text book at all due to the fact she puts her videos of her lectures online. Classes always ends early. Would take again!
I would definitely take this class again! Professor Davis is one of the most caring professors Ive ever met, she consistently took the time to support her students. Her lectures are pretty straightforward, you just have to do your part. But its pretty simple to class the past, just study the materials she gives you.
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