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good helpful teacher
teaches like an elementary school teacher, really nice and clear and very good penmanship. Tests and homework a breeze!
Very chill class, tons of extra credit. Very good teacher, she explains things very well. Easy A if you pay attention and dont miss class.
she is so nice..she's a soft-spoken lady and very helpful..she's an easy A as long as you do the works and the extra credits..
As long as you are in class and pay attention you will do very well. She is the type of teacher that seems to want her students to suceed.
She is the best math teacher i have ever had. Math always depends on your teacher and this teacher is the best on my list, and Im a math major
Great teacher. Very clear and very smart. Too bad she don't teach higher than 180.
I would recommend her to anyone. You really do learn a lot in her class. She wants you to understand the material. She's a very nice, understanding woman.
SHE IS A EXCELLENT TEACHER. SHE TAKES HER TIME AND EXPLAINS ALL OF THE MATERIALS THOROUGHLY I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHO IS NOT VERY GOOD IN MATH. SHE IS VERY VERY VERY GOOD
great teacher!
She is the best math teacher ever!! I am horrible in math and I am currently getting an A in her calculus class, she completely breaks down how to solve every math problem, unlike most teachers.
Awesome teacher. Very through. Highly recommended.
VERY NICE PERSON! Understands that we are students of OTHER instructors as well. Very helpful when ever needed. Highly recommended!!!
She is very through, easy to understand and extremly helpful.If you have doubts about math,or if you are scared that you won't do well,this is the professor for you.
Super neat and down to earth teacher! Very positive, patient and in tune with her class. She goes slow and makes sure that you can keep up! Fun activities; barbie bungee jumping, etc.... You will love math after taking her!
Exceptional professor. She explains everything in detail. I retook this course because I failed it the first time. I got an A in Sharon's class. If your taking math, rearrange your schedule to be in hers.
Sharon is a great teacher! She is a nice person and cares about her students! If your one of those people who is terrible at math like me....THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! I can honestly say that Sharon is one of the BEST math teachers that I have ever had!
Best math teacher i have ever had
THIS IS ONE COOL TEACHER, SHE IS THE BOMB TEACHER. IF SHE CANT TEACH YOU, YOU MUST BE BROKEN. GREAT TEACHER , PRETTY CUTE TOO
She is a very great. she is very organize and straight forward. Her assignment are not difficult, but on the exam make sure you study the notes and understand the concept. Be aware of your little mistake because she does take off. if you do that you're ok
Her lectures are good and organized different from the exams. You need to understand the concepts 100%, not the type of problems demonstrated or assigned. If you make an error she takes off alot of points. She reminds me of a junior high teacher!
This is an incredible teacher! She is patient, clear and helpful. She has an extremely pleasant personality and is a pleasure to deal with.
I almost dropped her class untell I spoke with her. If you hate math, then this is the teacher for you. She is as good as math teachers get. If math is in your way to complete, entrust her and you will be happy you did as lond as you dont give up. All the help to be given she will give.Goodluck2Uall
Wish I could take her for further Math classes. If you have problems with Math, rearrange your schedule to have her as a teacher. In a later math class with another teacher, I went to her for help on methods that she tought. She's Excellent!!! Not enough good things to say about her!
She is a good teacher, but I had a hard time due to fact that Math is not one of strongest subjects. I know for a fact that she is a great teacher b/c the majority of the class is doing well. She has convient office hours for all ur questions and concerns and she gives out lots of extra credit pt.
The really struggled in the last pre-calc test I took. In her class I understood everything perfectly and got an A. I'm much less afraid to take calculus now. She's very good and making everything understood. If you're math-phobic I'd definitely recommend her.
Best Math teacher I have ever had. She explains everything very well and if you dont understand it is easy to ask her questions. The tests aren't multiple choice and she takes off points for little things but if you pay attention and study you should be able to pass the class. Great teacher :)
really good teacher. very clear. If you take her once you won't want to take any other teacher.
great teacher!
This teacher is awsome! She makes time to help every student learn the material. She brings the notes to class to make it easier for you. She is a fantastic teacher and I recomend her to everyone.
this is the most amazing math teacher I have ever had. she is so clear and explains math so well. if you r tard at math like myself, take her, she'll get you to understand. she is so awesome, i want to take her for every math class ill ever have in the future!!
Awsome teacher. I really enjoyed this class and I hate math. Easy to understand, takes a lot of time to make sure you understand. Preps you for future math classes. Overall take her class if you hate math. I wish I could have her for all my math classes
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Sharon has to be one of the nicest teachers who goes out of her way to help you understand Algebra. She is encouraging and very knowledgeable (and, I don't like math at all). Awesome teacher!!!
Very good math teacher. She knows how to help people, and for me (hating all types of math classes) she is a blessing. I reccomend her to anyone that struggles in math, like myself. She's sweet, can definitly teach well, and is very helpful.
this is the best teacher ever!! i suck at math n she made me understand it veryyyyy well!!!! she is sooooooo nice n sweet!!!!
I took Sharon Giles Math 90 Intermediate Algerbra class at San Diego State Fall 2000. It was a sat class that was 4.5 hours long. If it wasn't for Giles excellent teaching skills I would have dropped her class immediately. She is a very brillaint instructor and Grossmont College is lucky to have a dedicated, extermely knowledgeable instructor.
I took giles for Business Calculus, and math is not my strong point. I came out of the class with a high A! She is a wonderful teacher, explains everything thoroughly. Don't get me wrong, the tests are comprehensive, and time must be spent outside of class, but she's the one to take!
i took this class and it started it out pretty easy, but it got harder as the semester went on. she is a very nice person, but her tests are extremenl hard and they take up a lot of your studyong time. I don't recommend her if math is not yourstrong subject.
Very good teacher. She is very helpful and nice. As with all math classes you have to pay attention and actually do the homework so you can understand how to do the problems. You do that and youll get an A. Not too hard. Great teacher.
This is not an easy class but she does the best to help you out. Keep your notes organized because it will help you on the tests.
Sharon Giles is a very good instructor. She clearly explains the subject matter. She is also quite personable. My only (minor) complaint is that she could be a little more thorough in explaining the "why" as well as the "how". That said I highly recommend her!
Sharon is great. She gives clear notes, and you may use them on most tests. Keep up on HW, make sure you have a TI-83 and you should do fine. I am an idiot in math, if I passed you can too!
she needs to learn to speak up during class, very soft spoken. Doesnt really teach...just does the problem in her own little world and expects class to get it, then many times makes mistakes with basic math problems on the board and has to correct it after. do not suggest taking her class unless you wish to teach yourself math....dont risk it
She has a way to make math understandable, where no one else has succeeded for me. She gives xtra credit, and makes sure you REALLY get it. Uses class time well, even for a 2 hour class. Plus she's not hard on the eyes...just do the homework and you will do great.
I don't know how people can rate her so high. The class is difficult with lots of work. I studied my ass off & struggled the whole semester. Her tests are NOT easy & are nothing like her practice tests. I did all hw, went to tutoring & studied for tests & they were murder. Marks off for little things on tests. Avoid if you can.
She is one the BEST math teachers I've had. She explains things clearly, very organized, uses class time wisely, she also makes sure you understand the subject. Constantly gives extra credit points. Her test are not bad if you keep up with homework and study. I recommend her to anybody. I just wish she taught Math 180 too.
One of the best, organized, caring and intelligent teachers on campus. She will take the time to explain things to you after class and she is very positive.
She's very sweet and helpful. The homework assignments are small and she gives you a long time to do them before you have to turn them in. You also get to use your notes for the tests, just make sure that they are very organized so you can pass them. She even gives you little tickets called "Giles points" for extra points. woo hoo!
The best teacher in the planet...She should get paid double for her great work! Thanks Mrs Gile.
Great teacher, she is very organized and helpful... test aren't easy, but she prepares her students properly. She is a happy easily approachable teacher.
Grades very hard. She is not a bad teacher, but the class is long sometimes. Kind of on the boring side.
She is really nice and does want to help. She is normal and not foriegn, which is more than I can say about the other crappy math teachers I've had at Grossmont
mrs giles is truly a teacher that cares about her students. she is funny, and down to earth as well, mrs giles also tries her best to make sure every last student in class understands what topic she is covering. if you want a teacher that is caring and charasmatic then take her and youll be greatful that you took her b/c she's extreemly fair.
Sharon is one of the greatest math teachers i've ever had. She is a pretty, kind, and intelligent person. She is highly organized and usually hands assignments and tests back the next class. Lots of opportunities for extra credit. She prepares you well for exams. Challenging homework problems are reviewed next class. Highly recommended!
Sharon is a wonderful teacher one of the top best teachers i ever seen i really mean it, she really explains very well she is so nice and kind very very very recommended.
She is a very helpful teacher. She explains things very well and goes slowly. For someone who dislikes math, i did very well in statistics, and i know it was because of the teacher. She is always there to help during office hours, and even lets you use your notes for some tests. I highly recommend her!
This was an online class. I went the whole semester w/out the book. She provides notes for each chapter. If you consider math challenging, I wouldn't recommend taking this class unless you have access to some type of tutoring. Teacher sets online tutoring hrs. If people do not take advtg. of her tutoring she becomes hard to access for help.
On one hand she gives you the notes, which is great because you don't have to write for 2 hours. On the other hand she grades the homework very strictly so you have to do all of it, correctly! And her final review was nothing like the actual final! I would recommend her because shes not the worst but shes not the best either : /
ms giles is great because she doesnt try to fail people; she realy cares. If you want a calc teacher that goes out of her way at times to get you the grade that you want then take her. She has an attitude that makes you feel comfortable as you learn nice calc stuff.
Mrs. Giles is the best choice for a Math teacher at Grossmont College!
Yes she is beautiful, No you should not take her class! Homework is absurd, online class still demands you showing up on campus. Must be a Math overachiever to want to take this class, work load is rediculous. Online software is a class by itself (seems like Online 101). Give yourself a break and look elsewhere. Have a nice day.
The people below are insane. Ms. Giles is by far the sweetest, nicest, best math teacher I have ever had! I am a complete retard when it comes to math and I had her for my very first math class..and then again for stats..she taught me everything I could not learn in highschool. And she is a sweetheart!! I love her! TAKE HER!!!
WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! Mrs. Giles is the BEST! If you do all your homework and do the helpful review sheets for the tests she give out... you will get an A! She makes it so easy and clear, honestly...you will regret it if you don't take her. Your the best Mrs. Giles!
Mrs. Giles is the BEST math teacher in Grossmont! She is very clear when she teaches and will always stop to help those who don't understand. Her reviews for each test are EXTREMELY helpful, and homework is a breeze. Giles makes learning math so EASY! Not only is she a great teacher, but shes such a sweetheart! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
i have always been really bad at math and i got a A in this stats class! she prints out the notes prior to class which makes it easy to follow. all you have to do it attend and you will do well
easiest prof EVER!! gives handouts for notes, just have to fill in, can use notes and sample tests on real exam, there is homework...have to do it online, but is not due until the exam. highly recommend if you're not a math person.
she is very clear and gives a lot of opportunity to get a good grade. she is very nice and overall a fun teacher to have
BEST BEST MATH TEACHER. I WAS SO SCARED WHEN I FOUND OUT I HAD TO TAKE STATISTICS, BUT WHEN I WENT TO CLASS AND MET THE TEACHER I FELT LIKE I WOULD BE ABLE TO GO THROUGH THE CLASS. SHE IS VERY NICE AND UNDERSTANDS STUDENTS. THERE IS NOT A LOT OF HW DUE!!!
Sharon is an awesome teacher! I am not good at math and I was really nervous about taking statistics. I ended up with 110% in the class! She is very clear about how to do the work and is always available for extra help. Highly reccomended!
Best teacher for math 178. Took hybrid course/ online + once a week lecture, spring 2008. 6 online hw, 6 hw's from book and 3 exams + final. gave extra credit project and on exams. lectures = very clear and easy. got an A
Easy online class. All homework and book is internet based. Plenty of time for assignments. Hard to communicate with her through e-mail. I either never received a response or it was 1-2 weeks after I had contacted her.
great teacher. enough said!
Do yourself a favor and take her class. She is very clear and give your study guides for the exams. They're even open notes, open book!
Best Teacher! Ms. Giles is super organized, gives pre-printed notes and is very clear on what will be on the test. Don't bother getting the text, she doesn't use it. Homework is done through Mymathlab. I was really worried about taking a Calc class as I had not taken a math class in years. However, this has turned out to be my favorite class.
I averaged a 94 percent on the three tests given, get to the final and half of it isn't in my notes or past tests. I guess the good side is you get to use notes, bad side the final has a lot of stuff never before seen. If I averaged an A the ENTIRE semester how did I get a D on the final? She made it 3 times as hard as passed tests.
I took the Online Math103, but had to go in person for the Midterm & Final. The online weekly homework & quizes was a must to do. I got 100% on all of the hw's & quizes. Also, got C's on d midterm & final, but got a "B" in the class. The final was hard, but Sharon gave examples before the final exam. Online is good, as long as you're dedicated!
Sharon is awesome! Very kind, respectful, clear in her explanations. Very willing to help every student, no matter what. There is a fair amount of homework, but it's a 5 unit class, so that is to be expected. I wish she taught every math class because I would only take her..
Online summer course. No need for the text, used Math Zone for all work. Even with the study guide I found the On campus final to be hard. All in all a good teacher.
Harsh grader, not helpful, hard to reach by email or office hours. NO notes allowed! Must memorize ALL formulas and rules for exams. So difficult! NO extra credit available. Take with Arturo Millan instead- you can use notes, he's willing to help, more lenient grading with partial credit and extra credit for attendance.
First, let me say that I HATE math with a fiery passion. After taking it from her, though, I'm sort of okay with it. She's sweet, helpful, and fair when it comes to grades. I was right on the cusp of a C and B before the final, but after seeing how hard I studied, she bumped me up to a B. Definitely take her class!
She was super helpful and really nice. I really liked the program she used for the online class, mymathlab.
Great teacher. Right to the point. If u need stats class take her.
She reminds me of the teachers we used to have in High School. She is kind, caring, fair, and makes learning something enjoyable! She gives many chances to improve your grade and is always willing to help a student in need. If you're not the best at math, than she is the teacher you want!
Sharon is a triple Threat---Brainy, Patient & Beautiful!!! She could have been a supermodel. i hated MATH forever until i had her for Math 103 over a summer break 3 yrs ago. i made it my business to take her math 160 Spring 2011---Best move i made because she has a very easygoing, relaxed teaching style. TAKE HER CLASS!!!
shes very nice
She totally changed my viewpoint about Math because I hated math in high school. Now, I cannot get enough of it. She does not require the use of textbook. She prefers Mymathlab, which is so much more helpful. She's super sweet and motherly.
online class is awesome! I was never that great at math but the MyMathLab online was very useful and helpful because everything is there that you need. Giles is good and clear and is a straight forward teacher as for what she expects. Do the work and its easy to get a good grade and learn everything you need to!
She is crystal clear. very helpful.!@
She is the best math teacher at grossmont. Makes her own book that walks you through everything you need to know. HW is online which can be tricky and time consuming, but her notebook is so helpful and easy to follow. took her for 160, 110, and will take her for 178.
Excellent teacher, very passionate about her work. Explains everything well, tells you what is expected of you. You MUST attend class! I loved that she had her own note book made, it made class so easy!!
So clear. Awesome teacher. I liked her way of explaining Math 160, since it was my biggest fear but she made the class clear and very understandable. I liked that she didn't use the text book made things comfortable in many ways! Take her!
Very clear and helpful. Made the subject easy to understand even the toughest parts. I recommend her Stats class to everyone I know who hates math.
One of the best math teachers at grossmont. always willing to help. Highly recommend
Homework is online, but she is a great teacher. The packet really helps. Because of her, I like math. Don't miss class or you will fall behind.
Sharon is the BEST math teacher I have ever had! I am terrible at math and I was very nervous taking this class but she made it so easy for me! She is very clear in class and she allows note cards on the exams. Plus our final is on the last week of class and we have 2 parts of the final so we don't cram info. Everyone should take her,she is amazing
Sharon is a GREAT TEACHER. I HIGHLY recommend taking her class for stats or any other math class she offers. Her exams are very similar to her study guides and she makes it very easy. Just make sure to double check all of your answers on your exams. Make sure if it says "round to 3 decimals" you round to 3 decimals or else you lose serious points!
Such a good teacher! Super easy class! Easy A for sure!
Helpful and clear! Covers a lot in class, missing a day can throw you off. Easy A.
Pr. Giles is awesome! She is extremely helpful and very clear in on her lectures. Never thought I would say that, but she actually made me like Statistics!
Sharon Giles is A GREAT PROFESSOR!!! I hate math and it's not my strongest subject. Took her course online with exams on campus. She made the exams easy - not tricky at all. Also provided study guides. She even let her students have a notecard for notes on the exams. Love this professor, wish I could take all my math courses with her!!!!
Seriously the best math teacher i have ever had! It's hard to find professors like this in college. Has her own workbook that helps so much. Just make sure you attend all the classes and you will get an easy A. Received over 100% on almost every exam with very little studying.
She is a great teacher, with great techniques to help you pass. Group Worksheets every period for easy points, Test review sheet with answers b4 tests. She hands out packets with what she is going to go over for easy reference. I have attempted to take this class 2x and she is the first to have a fail proof plan that works! Definitely worth taking!
Sharon is a wonderful teacher. Her failproof study guides for exams are amazing!Very low drop rate though. No matter what age you are, you can Ace her class. Loved learning from her! Mymathlab is required though, but its really easy.Tutoring is available in the tech mall as well. Hw, in class assignments, and exams are the meat of your grade.
Best way to take Algebra. MyMathLab program is very user friendly. Most work online, with mid-term and final on-campus. These followed closely the practice tests she posts on her web site. Virtually stress free and you'll learn what you need to learn. Online work counts for 45% of your grade, final (35%) and mid-term (25%).
She does reviews but the exams are different. I talked to her after class to ask her to explain to me something and she laugh and made fun of me instead of explaining. The final exam is in two parts. The first one is not hard but the second one is really hard. Do not email her she answers when she wants to or if she likes you. Do not take her
Do not take her! She does not care about students and is mean!
Fantastic professor !!!
Worse teacher ever. She only teaches for herself! If you do not understand something, she will not help you
she is easy if you study for this subject otherwise you won't pass her exam review not the same as the real exam so always practice.
You need to study very hard to pass all of the exams.
The study guide she makes is so helpful and she teaches you exactly what will be on the test and nothing more. I could not have made it through math without her.
I'm an intelligent guy, but I was insecure about my math prior to this class being out of school 7 years. Professor Giles made it a positive experience due to the lecture notes and the homework. I had an A prior to the final, but I failed the final due to a personal obligation which ruined any chance of me being able to study much b4hand. TAKE HER
Best quality professor you could find. Very Helpful and clear and wants her students to succeed. Her exams are based off the study guides. Did not ever understand math before her. Being absent one day can throw you off though. Take this teacher if you do not want to deal with the inferiority complexes associated with math and science professors.
sharon giles is a great teacher . she helps you if something is not clear or your confuse she stops help you try to understand. she help me so much her exam are hard if you study right and hard you fill be fine. no text book she has class lecture note book it is helpful i happy i pulled a C out .
Professor Giles was very clear during lectures, and works through each problem in her lecture notes with you. She also is willing to go over homework problems from My MathLab (not always the most user friendly website). She moves at a good pace, would recommend
This class was absolutely amazing! Her reviews for every test are spot on, and they guarantee you at least a B if you study for an hour or two. I've been terrible at math my entire life (including algebra), and pulled an A. Bonus: she has no minus's
Worst teacher ever, will not return calls or respond to e-mails.
She is one of the best math teachers ever. Her tests were based off of her reviews. I recommend her 100%
horrible teacher
She is an amazing teacher, she is clear when she explains examples and helps out students when they need help. I would take her again.
Giles is great math instructor, I took her for Math 178 and 160. She is a tough grader, and if you do the reviews for each chapter, you will pass
I'd failed Statistics twice already and I still didn't understand the subject before taking her class. With Ms. Giles, I'm passing with a solid A! Her notes, homework, and lectures are straightforward, test questions are hw review, and if you have a question she's more than willing to help while not making you feel dumb.
I took math 160 over summer and I was expecting to fail. I was told statistics was really hard, and if you had a bad professor, you would, defininetly, not pass. However, Sharon Giles is an awesome teacher! She explains everything, and if you still don't understand, she will help you. The reviews will, literally, prep you for the examen!
She has very easy tests,she tells you exactly what is on the test ,and she gives formulas you need on the test .I failed this class twice and she made the course a breeze
I love her class. She made the class so easy! to mean her class was an easy A. I was looking forward for the class. Study the study guides that she has on the notebook and you will definitely pass with at least a B+. I recommend her 100%.
Very nice professor & for someone who is not good at math and hates it I definitely recommend her she is great! Class is somewhat difficult but she is so clear in her lectures and I repeat a great professor! Take it with Giles :)
Mrs. Giles is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. All my life I have been horrible at math and my last math class I took was five years ago which I barely passed with a D. I have always had low grades in math classes, but being in Giles class I am passing with an A, got all B's and one A on the tests. BEST MATH TEACHER EVER.
I've taken Professor Giles for two semesters now and the only thing I'm upset about is that she doesn't teach 176 and further. Her tests are clear, based right off her equally amazing lecture notes. She even gives real examples of how to apply what we are learning to real life. It was my favorite class this semester, but then again I adore math.
Professor Giles is an amazing teacher. She takes the time to answer all questions. She gives out in-class assignments after almost every section. Her tests are based on her reviews. The tests aren't long. She also provides you with her own custom notebook with a bunch of examples. She goes over everything constantly. I truly suggest you take her!!!
Professor S Giles is awesome! I loved her stats class and that's coming from someone who has extreme math anxiety, as well as learning disabilities. I'm at state now taking a statistical research class, wishing I still had her math booklet where she puts mathematical vocabulary into everyday terms, formulas you still have to study everyday!
If you want a professor that is easy to understand and cares about making sure that her class is prepared to move on to the next level then look no further. Professor Giles is sweet but meticulous, easy to learn from, and thorough. Make sure to show up to class, do your homework and don't be afraid to ask questions during her review. You will pass.
She breaks everything down barney style and will explain until you understand the concept. As long as you complete the homework and show up to class you should be fine. I did not even buy the book or study and I got an A+ but math comes somewhat easy to me.
Ms. Giles was by far one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Had this class for about 2 hours but it was worth it! Her lectures are very helpful, online homework is alright and if you have a really good grade in the class you can even skip the final
took her online class easiest thing ever better than in person. do your homework and quizzes online you will get an A. plus the study guides help you on the test because she puts exactly what you need to know!
Sharon is clear, reasonable, and on top of that she is a complete sweetheart! She moves through the material slowly and makes time for any questions. Today she brought cookies for the entire class, like who does that! She will also warn you of everything that will be on her tests, if you study you will walk out with an easy A!!!!!
So for my math 110 class we used black board for homework only. This was the only negative thing about the class. I never got discouraged in her math class. She really explained things at a nice rate and made sure that the whole class understood it. She encouraged us to ask questions in class. But most didn't, she is that good.
Math is not my strong suit. I struggle immensely when it comes to Algebra. Mrs. Giles presented her class in such a clear and simple way that I was FINALLY able to understand how and why Algebra works and how to use it. I recommend her for any math class you take.
Professor Giles is an angel sent to us from the fiery pits of mathematics. She takes the math problems and explains them at a great slow pace and it was very helpful. I can't say enough good things other than I wish she taught every math class I will have to take!
By far the best math teacher I have ever had! Failed algebra 2 in HS, ended up with an A! Took online over intercession- easy. DO THE SAMPLE EXAMS! 1 midterm and 1 final. The exams are very similar to the samples. Will be taking stats with Sharon! Loved her!!
I took Sharon Giles intercession (3 week) College Algebra class online recently and I have to say by far the best math teacher I have ever been taught by. I'm not even that strong in math but she teaches in a way that even a small child could follow. Strongly recommend her for an intercession or regular semester math class.
Absolutely loved her as a professor and very much respect her as a person! She is very quick to get back to emails and help out students. I'm hoping she actually teaches the next math class I need!
I am very bad at math but Mrs. Giles is the best teacher i have ever had for math and thanks to her i passed. She is fair and very nice. she does not let you drop a test but do not worry with her teaching you will be alright. online homework and in class work are also what she grades. She is all around a great teacher. recommend her to everyone!
Mrs. Giles is an amazing teacher, and so nice. She really cares about her students. She breaks down the material and makes it easy to learn. Homework is all online with multiple attempts. There are about 5 tests and 1 cumulative final. She gives study guides for each test. As long as you can do those, you will do fine. Wish I could take her again!
She's a perfect professor
Professor Giles is AMAZING. I failed calculus before and then took her and got an A. Now I actually enjoy calc. Such clear and patient teacher. Best math teacher I've ever had. Reviews are exactly likes tests.
Great professor. No nonsense or unnecessarily hard material and has chapter reviews that actually has problems similar to the test. From a person that had two previous Math 178 classes (& professors) and failed them both, math is hard, but it is her way of teaching and review material is what made this class great and understandable.
Wish there were more like her. I took her online class and it wasn't so hard as long as you do the work. 2 exams mid term and final at school. quiz and homework each week and those are your grades. she replies quick for an email. she's on top of everything. Take her class you will learn.
I took Intermediate Algebra with Prof. Giles and got a B with only studying from the homework and the handouts for the exams, not that it was easy, but because she explains everything clearly and carefully. Paying attention is extremely vital to be able to do well. If she were teaching Calculus, I would take her over any of the other professors.
It math not my fav subject. She was a good teacher gives you her packet of notes and you follow along and write in what she is doing. 5 tests in total non get dropped but no quizzes. The homework in online, you dont need to buy a book but you need to get the online homework (MyMathLab). Does a review before the exam! Gives out study guide!
I will give Prof. Giles credit to make Precalc as understandable as possible(but Precalc is not easy :( ).There are 4 exams, 1 is cumulative. And there are homeworks which are due on Sundays.
Prof Giles was a great stats teacher. She prepares packets of notes for each chapter and you follow along on the projector. I should add that she has the most beautiful hand-writing I have ever seen. She is also very responsive to emails and will answer your questions quickly.
@ SDSU. This subject is hard, but she is a good teacher overall, and gives out some great study guides. Beware that the final is a department final that she did not create, so do well on everything up until that point and you should be fine. Grades on curves and gives out extra points if you go to her office to discuss tests. I recommend.
I took this class at SDSU and she was by far my favorite professor yet. This is a tough class and she made it easier to understand. She put out study guides before every test so you know exactly what to study for the exams. She really cares for her students and will stop the lecture to answer questions. 10/10 would recommend.
Awesome teacher, had homeworks on mathlab and there were two test we took at the school, but the study guide offered ensured an easy A as long as you knew how to do everything on the study guide. I am really bad at math but this class was so easy if you did all the work.
Mrs. Giles is by far the best math professor ever. She takes her time to answer every question you might have and her lectures are easy to understand. I took her summer class so there was homework everyday, but nothing too crazy. She gives you a study guide before the test, if you know how to do everything on the study guide you'll get an A.
Perfectly passable in every way. Almost nothing stands out about her besides her perfectly manicured nails. Provided note sheet for every class, easy hw through mymathlab, and notes allowed on tests. How could you not pass?
I believe Mrs. Giles is the best math teacher I've ever! All the information she gives is very clear, and she makes math feel easy. Yes, their is no extra credit but honestly its not needed. As long as you show up and pay attention you should do fine. Mrs. Giles is a fun, and patient teacher. I would definitely retake her class!!
Love Ms. Giles she is very easy to understand and she takes you through the course step by step. I have excelled in this class and almost get bored cause once she teaches it you know it. But she goes at the pace of the slowest person there. Her test are easy if you do the online homework before the test. Bit of a stickler for the attendance though.
She definitely cares about her students education and wants to see everyone get a good grade. She gives a study guide before each exam and will answer any questions during lecture. Homework is online and due once every week. Attendance is mandatory for your breakout session and counts towards your grade.
Took precalc with professor Giles at sdsu. Best math teacher I've ever had. She helped me understand math which never happens for me. Take this class!!!
This was my second time taking math 103. Professor Giles really knows how to teach. I suck at math but she made it easy to understand by far the best math teacher I have taken in my life. Do well on the exams and finish homework online. The homework program is a bit expensive no way to get around it.
Havent taken a math class in 10 yrs so was nervous. But she made the material seem so easy. She explained concepts so well. Practice your skills with the homeworks over and over again and you wouldnt have to worry about the exams. Exams are pretty easy so long as you attend class and practice. Shes really nice & accesible! nice to look at too.
she is so good
Very good teacher! Was a very easy class. She usually allows a "cheat sheet" on test days or she gives you one that is very detailed. Her lectures are very detailed, and she is very willing to answer any questions you have.
I have enjoyed the class and think she's a very good teacher when it comes to the lectures, everything is clear and concise. There is not too much homework. My only complaint is lack of communication. I have sent a handful of emails, and posted in her Q and A discussion posts, to never get a reply and its very frustrating for an online class format
Greatest teacher Ive had, she makes stats one of the funnest classes ever. Its half online half in class so show up when you can because shell give you questions on the exams that people who dont go to class wont get. Starts off very easy but dont get complacent because statistics takes work so you need to focus but its relaly fun. Great job
Best Math Teacher Ever! She is understanding, patient and makes math enjoyable. First time I really understood math and was successful. Took her for Calculus for Business and Stats; would highly recommend for either class.
Calculus is not easy, this class is fast paced, I cried a decent amount. Prof Giles is a great professor who helps you as much as possible and breaks the concepts down well. Use the videos and practice the homework questions alot. ALOT of homework but has unlimited attempts and quizzes that can be taken twice. Would definetly review more throughou
I took this class as a hybrid class meaning half on campus and half online. Very easy and understanding teacher. Be on time for every lecture and you will ace the tests and quizzes. I wish I can take her again. Literally the nicest. Like students to ask questions and succeed. I highly recommend her. Most of her work is on the calculator!!!
This was my third time taking stats due to just not getting it ! I read the reviews before choosing her class ! So glad I did. Shes so clear on her lectures & makes sure you get it. I did well on my test ! And the final was easy ! I had to make my own test & use the formulas she taught us & turn it in the day of the final !!
In this class right now with 98%. From the reviews, it looked easy at first but the class average grade wise on every test is low 70's. If you can put the time in, you can easily get out of this class with an A. About 95% of it is on the calculator. Also, the study guides are almost identical to the tests. Do the work, and you'll pass!
Prof Giles is a true gem! The best in her field! I have taken stats twice and have done horribly, but the way she explains the content... it just MAKES SENSE! She is so knowledgeable and makes something as challenging as stats easy! I took her algebra class prior and the same thing--amazing! If you struggle in math, do yourself a favor, pick Giles!
I avoided this class for 2 and 1/2 years before I took itit. Professor Giles is no doubt one of the best in the department. The videos she makes layout everything. Homework can be done within a matter of minutes if you follow the videos. Study Guides just like the tests. Just make sure to put the time in. Thank you, Giles, till next semester.
Proffesor Giles was good in the sense that she makes the material clear to understand. The course is based off of online homework, in class assignments, 4 exams, and a cumulative final. Although majority of the grading is based on the 4 exams and the final. The class was manageable and not too difficult. Still an "A" is not really easy to earn.
Professor Giles is very straight forward. She is an amazing teacher and makes Stats less intimidating. Her lectures were online and in class (hybrid). The tests were based off the study guides, but the more you practice problems, the better you will do! Honestly, one of the best math teachers I have ever had. You won't regret it! TAKE HER CLASS!
A little over a month before the semester ends. I can confidentially say, Giles is a wonderful professor. She really does seem to care about the student's grade. In my year of learning under her, I can say I was hardly confused. Wish there were more like her! Giles if you do read this, thank you for numbing down Stats and Calculus for me!
Honestly she was a great teacher in class but once we switched to online it was TERRIBLE. I was in her class with a 97% before online , A's on all test. She never did live lectures on zoom, recorded lectures are no beneficial. Her "tutor" times were not the same time as actual class time clashing with my other classes. And the test are 10X harder.
Did not like her online class at all. The exam reviews are nothing like the tests. Strict with grading. Only allows one answer for exams questions otherwise it is wrong. no extra credit.
She was the example of corona gone wrong. When she transferred online NEVER did online lectures, ONLY ONCE for the final review. Even then her times are terrible for any tutor session, they are not the time of class. She exceeded the time frame she put for herself. For example her final review live zoom was suppose to end at 11:15 and ended 11:40.
When we went online, she didn't bother to teach us at all. Was a waste of time going to the tutoring sessions, mostly because they're not related to the tests at all. I would take her in class, in class she's as good as the reviews say. When it's online... It was something else. Getting lucky to finish this class with either an A or B. Good luck!
really good professor in person but horrible online. does not do live lecture, just prerecorded videos and they are not the same as homework. exams are one answer only and no partial credit. no curving exams or rounding up grades. no extra credit. take this class when corona is over
Professor Giles was AMAZING! She is so clear with her lectures because she provides lecture notes for you to follow along and complete as she does the problems in class. When we moved to online due to COVID she was always there to help. They were super clear to follow and she is always available. She is the best math teacher!!!
Professor Giles is the best. As long as you don't cheat, she is the best teacher you could ever have. She sat with me for so long on zoom to make sure I understood the concepts. Everyone should take her class!
I really enjoyed this class. The lectures are recorded and perfect to understand. Professor Giles was always available and even met me outside of office hours on zoom to help. Study the review as the exams are very similar. The final review session was great as she worked thru each problems. Very helpful and very caring. Wants you to succeed
I wish there were more professors like her at Grossmont! She was always available, and although the concepts would be hard to understand at times, she would always sit with me until I understood. As long as you study what she tells you and what is in the lectures, you will be successful!
I've never been great at math, especially calc. However, Professor Giles really cared about me and my success, and was able to give specific instruction and tips throughout the course. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had, and everyone should take her course if they can!!
Professor Sharon Giles she is such a wonderful person. She got an amazing teaching skill, she takes her time to explain each question. I highly recommend him.
Sharon is great for those who struggle with math, but if you're a fast paced learner this class is torture. Lectures are slow & simple. She isn't easy to get ahold of in my experience. I would never take this class again, she basically makes you teach yourself & doesn't offer any useful help. Make a study group with some peers if you take this!
Sharon was a great stats teacher. She lectured via prerecoreded video lectures due to COVID. After watching the lectures we would have a 2 to 3 question quiz followed by more learning of that particular subject. Learning stats on a Zoom platform is challenging but I did it! Find a study partner, keep up on your homework, and ask lots of questions.
This teacher only has lecture videos, the notes she gives has some parts missing, and the assignment are easy, if you put the effort of studying. Other than that an easy class
She's a really good math teacher and it is easy to follow her lectures. If you struggle with math I'd recommend her.
I liked Professor Giles a lot. As someone who struggles with math her expectations and assignments were clear cut and specific. I did well thanks to the endless attempts at the homework. Caring professor that gives many opportunities to do well.
Such a sweet heart who cares about her students. This class is great for auditory learners.
Oh boy. She mostly taught how to use a calculator and I was consistently bored or immensely confused. She's nice and all but ugh I did not have a good time.
Took Quantitative Reasoning - really easy class, all I had to do was the homework+tests on Pearson (endless attempts on the hw saved me lol) and watch her video lectures on the material which made it easy to understand. They were never >30 mins and had ez questions. Zoom attendance is optional but it's there if you need help.
I took stats with her online best professor ever! Everything is handed to you just need to apply yourself! Easy A and if u dont understand she gives u an hour before lecture for help!
Professor Giles gave 3 tests through the whole semester with a final exam. She is really caring and thorough and will ask you if you have any questions. She gives a break each hour and has a lot of group or self time without a lecture. She allows 5 absences before docking points.
the best math teacher ive ever had! this was my first college class after high school, and her support class at the beginning of her math class is greatly appreciated. she's very caring and wants to help her students succeed, so don't be afraid to ask questions! she's there to help, apply yourself and you will succeed!
Professor Giles has a great personality and is helpful. She is very organized and has a great way of providing information for each module. However, she does use pre-recorded videos as lectures and you have to do the homework after watching the videos. Sometimes some of the things were not even shown or mentioned in the video. Overall she's okay.
I HIGHLY recommend Professor Giles. Math has always been a hard subject for me, but she explained everything thoroughly in her lectures and gives practice exams that are very helpful. 10/10
Giles is great, as someone who struggles a lot with math, she made things very understandable. Goes through different methods to do things, and provides the worksheets for you. Homework is simple and easy and you're allowed a note sheet for exams.
I took this class back in Fall 2020, but will never forget her! Had to take math for a GE requirement, and I loved her structure with the class-it was very consistent and organized throughout! I used the book and her lectures-both I think were helpful to learn everything. Sometimes the math concepts got tricky, but overall wonderful math teacher!!
I was nervous to take this class. I highly recommend Professor Giles. I took her 6 week summer class and she is very organized and provides detailed information for each module. The homework had unlimited attempts and she allowed two attempts on each quiz. Don't be afraid to ask questions. She is very caring and available to help when needed.
I LOVED Professor Giles, she is very organized, respects students time, and she is great at teaching. I took her Spring semester of 2023 for Statistics and her class was so easy! She let the students decide if we wanted to do a final project with a group or final exam. We obviously chose the final project and it was so easy and doable!
Professor Giles is hands down the best teacher I have ever had. I got an A in this class and never felt overwhelmed. She is so organized and clear, the tests were open note, for the first time I felt like I actually learned something from a class rather than being stressed out of my mind trying to memorize the material. I would recommend to anyone
Her quizzes match what was in the lecture and was easy to get at least 80% everytime. Exams are open notes and she gives a good study guide. You can easily solve whats in the quiz and exam by rewatching lectures or referring to notes. Easy to get a A or B if do all of HW and quizzes/exam. Finished weekly assignments in 3-4 hours.
SUPER easy class. does have a bit of an annoyingly nasally voice throughout online lectures but gets the point across. but honestly you'll spend probably 2 hours max per week on this class.
Every week there was a lecture or two, homework, and a quiz. She explains concepts clearly and you can do the homework as many times as you want to get 100%. She is easy to get ahold of and is upfront about grading policies. I'll definitely take another class with her.
Professor Giles makes math more manageable, even for those who struggle. Her lectures are clear, and she provides helpful worksheets. Utilize Unstuckstudy along with the free textbook to master the course.
The semester hasn't ended yet but right now I have a C. This class is soo easy, I only have a C because I've missed a few assignments. No late submissions are accepted but otherwise the class is really easy if you just need to get a math credit finished like I did. I don't recommend this class if you actually need or want an in-depth course.
Every week she gives you a printed lecture, then you complete a knowledge check (this counts as your attendance), she gives 2 assignments every week on Pearson which did cost $67 but they are SO easy. total of 4 exams are exactly like the practice test; this class made me love stats and i hate math, she is the BEST ever pls take her 11/10
TAKE THIS CLASS! you do have to buy the pearson course fee which was $50 but the class is very simple. 1-2 homework assignments with tutorials embedded and 1 quiz per week. big fan of this class and professor Giles
I highly recommend Giles for math 160. She lets you use a full page front and back of notes as long as there were handwritten. All information I needed on any test was on my note sheet with room to spare. Not a lot of homework. You can choose to do either the final or a project instead. Very sweet. Very helpful in and out of the classroom.
This is the best professor for Math 120. Her lectures perfectly align with the tests! I attended some of her classes, but mostly watched her lectures since she published them on Canvas. I didn't put much time into the homework, but as long as you study the test reviews, you'll be prepared for the tests—no extra credit.
Professor Giles was very well organized and clear. Easy to follow class. I wish her format was standard for all online professors. Do the work and you'll get the grade reflected by your effort. Only negative i'd say is she's not responsive to emails so plan to be available to attend her office hours if you have any technical issues, questions etc.
Professor Giles is literally the teacher! I fully believe had I taken stats with someone else I would've been screwed. She made her lectures easy enough to understand and if you didn't understand something there was always room to ask questions. Although it was hard for me to get up at 8am to fully use my brain with Professor Giles it was doable :)
Forgot to rate from last semester but needed to give her a good one, even though I forgot many things about the class itself. She is an incredible professor, I have literally only had 1 other teacher who has ever explained math so well. She is pretty direct when you go to her for a question, but is usually helpful.
I took her class online, so it felt very hands off on her end besides her lectures. You have to pay $50 to access the site used for hw/quizzes/exams, you get infinite attempts for the hw, and examples to help you. Overall a very easy class in my experience, but I found it a bit boring. I recommend it if you need a simple & easy math class.
As someone who hasn't touched calculus in YEARS, professor Giles does an amazing job. I found her class so organized and her lecture videos to be super helpful. She explains everything step by step and really wants you to succeed. I would definitely take her again for any math class!
Professor Giles is awesome and really wants you to succeed. Her lectures are clear, interesting, and can be applied to real life. She gives multiple attempts for quizzes so you can learn from your mistakes and improve your grade.
I was honestly nervous on taking this class over the summer. I was very pleased to have Professor Giles, as my Calculus instructor for the 6 weeks. 2 times quizzes a week, a 6 homework assignments a week in average, and 1 midterm and final. (must submit handwritten-notes within 30 mins of completion of the midterm and final). 4.5 out of 5.
She's a chill teacher, but her tests are long and heavily graded. Two versions, lots of parts, and vocab matters. You get a cheat sheet and study guide. Follow her printed notes carefully. Homework is only one 10-pt assignment—don't miss the deadline. No quizzes, so tests matter. Class is early but ends early.
Great professor and always explains things in depth. Allows a note page every exam. You do in class worksheets turned in at the end of every class so don't slack off with attendance. As long as you study the test reviews before each exam you will pass. Very kind and a soothing presence.
Lectures are pretty much one classwork assignment after we learn about the topic, fairly easy. Only 2 homework assignments due online once a week, those are harder but not bad. She is a very tough grader for tests, so prepare to always check your work. great professor though
Amazing class with an amazing professor! I learned so much in this class and had a very enjoyable time. Everything was very organized and the professor was outstanding. I very much recommend if anyone is looking to take!
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