3.8

Suzanne Florin

Mathematics - Winona State University

3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
85%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

85%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

42

4

18

3

8

2

4

1

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What Students Say

I loved Professor Florine

MATH202 - 5.0 rating

Florin is amazing and doesn't like Friday classes

MATH203 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
B (2)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 13
B: 2
C: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Respected (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Participation matters (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Caring (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

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PRECALC120

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5.0

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MATH115

4.0

MATH120

3.3

PRECALC

3.3

MATH110

3.0

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3.0

Reviews (84)
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5.0
MATH120
Nov 13, 2003

She is by far the worse teacher I have ever had in my entire life. She doesnt explain things, she just assumes we know it all.

1.0
5.0
MATH120
Nov 13, 2003

the only class i will ever have to retake in my life. thanks for wasting my time. lets go back to english and learn how to pronounce piccccture.

3.0
1.0
MATH
Nov 14, 2003

i dont think she was so bad...shes great at answering questions...makes it fun and somewhat interesting...she used to teach little kids, and you can tell! lots of group work...no homework

5.0
2.0
MATH100
Nov 15, 2003

i really enjoyed her...she makes math interesting and has lots of group work and gives points for it.

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 1, 2003

Shes super easy and does a lot of group work and doesnt ever have homework checks!!

4.0
3.0
MATH100
Dec 1, 2003

She is very helpful and if you need help she will give you all that you need. The only way that you would do poorly in the class is if you don't show up and don't give a little..which is your fault. Take her!

2.0
5.0
MATH120
Dec 3, 2003

Goes way to fast. Many tests. Way to tall and annoying. Can't pronounce Parabolas.

4.0
2.0
120
Dec 3, 2003

fun teacher

1.0
5.0
MATH120
Dec 5, 2003

Actually no she doesn't give you help, she's way to concerned on getting home after class. Half of our class dropped and I wish I would have too. TESTS ARE HARD, and impossible to study for.

2.0
4.0
MATH120
Dec 5, 2003

Completely Stupid The only way I passed was because I was good at math and don't listen to the dumbass that said she was a fun teacher, she is the most boring teacher you will every have I GUARANTEE IT

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 10, 2003

People who dont like her are ignorant, she is an awesome teach who give practically no homework. Nicest and most considerate teacher i have ever had.

1.0
4.0
PRECALC
Dec 10, 2003

She is a very weird lady,means well but that isnt enough.I would never reccomend her to anyone!This is the first class that i got worse than an A in, i almost didnt even pass! I was irritated everyday i went there!Waste of my money and time!!

4.0
3.0
MATH100
Dec 11, 2003

She is definetly crazy!! Can be hard to understand at times, doesn't really teach, no homework, tests can be hard-study!, she enjoys teaching and you can tell! She used to teach lil kids so she makes class definetly fun! Group work helps for good grades!

1.0
5.0
MATH120
Dec 20, 2003

Maybe she can teach Math 100, but she can't teach precalc. I had straight A's up until that class, which I passed with a C. Tests are based on materials she doesn't cover. Oh and she teaches with pre made transparencies, that don't help AT ALL! piCCCture

5.0
2.0
MATH100
May 4, 2004

Fun, crazy and helpful. Letting us work in groups everyday is a plus.

4.0
3.0
MATH120
Nov 1, 2004

She's a very hyper lady, but it keeps you awake at 8 am. Make sure you buy the student solutions manual, and the class will go a lot easier.

1.0
5.0
PRECALC
Nov 1, 2004

I wouldn't speak bad about someone unless the class was just plain unfair. She HATES girls, and only pays attention 2 questions from guys. For PreCalc it was HARD. I had three years in high school, and still had to study. She is also ANNOYING. Not cut out for teaching college.

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Nov 8, 2004

VERY GOOD PROF!!! SHE'S ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, SHE'S THERE FOR YOU! THIS IS NOT A HARD CLASS, DO THE ASSIGNMENTS AND YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO STUDY FOR THE TESTS. VERY EASY A IF YOU GO TO CLASS...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!

1.0
4.0
MATH120
Nov 15, 2004

verbally abusive/harassing; has broken confidentiality laws in regards to disabled students; uncooperative with meeting needs of disabled students

4.0
4.0
MATH120
Nov 22, 2004

she is very weird but explains the material well. There are quizes every class period which sound bad but they make you attend class which is good. Willing to help you, however seems to have favorites and tests are pretty hard

1.0
5.0
MATH120
Nov 24, 2004

She is the worse teacher ever. DONT TAKE HER!! She says she has so much experience because she taught middle school math for 30 years....well good for her. She is a TERRIBLE teacher!!! She is by far the worse teacher I have had in my life. Go back to middle school!

3.0
3.0
PRECALC
Nov 30, 2004

Thinks she is funny, yet she is not. You can use notes for tests but the tests are still tough. Needs to go back to middle school.

1.0
4.0
MATH120
Dec 1, 2004

this is by far the worst teacher i have ever had. she is very unfair and **** and when you get on her bad side, which is easy, she will make it personal and pick apart your answers to take away as many points as she can. If you do get her and cant switch than check your graded papers VERY well

3.0
2.0
MATH120
Dec 1, 2004

Strange Prof, but is definitly very helpful. If you didn't take any calc classes in high school, it might be a little hard because she really doesn't explain anything in class. Makes strange jokes that aren't funny, but she does keep you wake in the morning! Defintly a fast-pase class

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Dec 2, 2004

Doesn't really teach a lot- very easy if you do your homework- quizes and tests are ok- gives partial credit- definatly recommend her!!!!!

1.0
1.0
MATH210
Dec 13, 2004

This is by far the Worst professor that I've ever had. She does not know how to teach. Lecturers are pointless to go to but you have to to take stupid group quizes. But it is also the easiest class that I've taken so far because you can take notes on anything and use them on the test EASY A.

5.0
2.0
PRECALC
Dec 14, 2004

She is very nice lady, and is easy to talk to if you have a question. you can use notes on all of your exams, and some of the hw problems are on the exams. if you do your hw (especially study guide)and understand it, you shouldn't have a problem with her class.

2.0
5.0
PRECALC
Dec 21, 2004

florin is very confusing...she goes WAY to fast. she thinks she's funny and shes really not, very moody tests are pretty hard, but does give partial credit here and there, but still...good luck with her, shes tough..choose another prof.

4.0
3.0
MATH120
Dec 21, 2004

Very good teacher and energitic (sorta weird tho). Kinda shows favorism but still fair. Get to use notes on tests which is very helpful. How you do in this class depends on how much math you've taken previous to this course.

3.0
3.0
MATH120
Jan 17, 2005

Florin can be very annoying...its as if she is teaching 2nd graders. She says "minus" and "plus" instead of "subract" and "add". If she goes too fast, go to her office hours...she will slow down and explain in much greater detail.

4.0
2.0
MATH120110
Feb 11, 2005

Took her for 120, it was tough and the speed was very fast. Droped out around mid-term and took 110 following semester. She's a good teacher at 110 and very clear and helpful. She's fun to watch in action, but shes a good pick if your taking 110

4.0
4.0
MATH100
Mar 3, 2005

she talks to us like we are retarded! crazy lady but really will help you

3.0
3.0
MATH100
Apr 28, 2005

she's alright.... very helpful when asking questions, she wants you to understand the material. Wacky lady though.

4.0
3.0
MATH100
May 12, 2005

****ing wierd but good at what she does, she;s very helpful. She stays talking aabout the easy stuff, stuff that everyone knows and then when we get to new stuff she kinda speeds through it, wierd but funny, all around ok prof

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Grade: C
Jun 17, 2005

2 page cheat sheets allowed on every test!It doesn't get much better than that plus the lady is a nut case so you get the chance to laugh at her a lot. Attendence counts big time so you have to show up or she will show you no mercy!

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Nov 7, 2005

extremely nice teacher. Will help you with everything you ever would need.

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Nov 15, 2005

she is helpful, interesting and you dont get bored in her class. Tests are kind of easy if you do your assignments and exam review, and if you are people who dont show up for class then dont take her, otherwise she is a grt.

5.0
1.0
MATH120
Nov 28, 2005

Florin is a great teacher. I really liked her teaching style (going over ANY questions from homework, new stuff and example problems and then a group quiz to apply what you learned). She makes the class interesting by putting in her dry humor. Is very helpful and easy to talk to. Energetic too. Very easy class.

4.0
1.0
MATH120
Dec 12, 2005

Very good teacher. The class was easy for me because I have already been through calc, but for those of you who want to learn the material, You should take her. She seems crazy, but she is really nice and helpful. She repeats stuff so much, you can't forget it.

4.0
3.0
MATH120
Dec 14, 2005

her enthusiasm and craziness helped make the two hour math class go by a little faster. Made math entertaining and gave us some good hints in remebering different conceptes.

5.0
2.0
PRECALC120
Dec 20, 2005

Wow... I wish she could be my professor for every class. She just gets to the point, and trys to break it done by doing every math problems with the easiest tactics to solve them. She will ALWAYS try to help you understand. I've never respected a professor so much, let alone any teacher I have. She has talent teaching.

1.0
4.0
MATH110
Feb 27, 2006

A nice lady but class is dumb she tries her best, the review before mine sounds like she wrote it. Overall not bad, but she is ugly, ugly, ugly.

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Apr 5, 2006

She is great! I really don't like anything that has to do with mmath but she makes me want to come to class. She is very crazy but makes up for it by being an AWSOME teacher

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Apr 22, 2006

She totally out of her mind, but she helps you as much as she can. Just make sure her long arm extentions dont hit you in the head. She makes math fun, and entertaining. It's not hard at all

5.0
1.0
PREC120
Apr 26, 2006

Very easy professor & class. Would definatley encourage anyone needing to take Prec. to take from her. Daily quizzes and homework, but you get points for all the quizzes and they really help. Plus every test you get to use a "note sheet" frant & back. Take from her!!!

5.0
1.0
PRECALC
May 1, 2006

She is a very weird teacher and might freak you out but she is probably the best math teacher in the world. If you do the homework and at least try then you'll easily get a B. She goes over stuff so much and makes it so clear what she is doing. I highly recommend Florine. She rocks!!!!

2.0
3.0
MATH120
May 3, 2006

I was going to give her a higher rating until i find out my final grade.I had a B going into the final and through the semester and i got 84% on the final and i ended up with a 79% what the hell? It didn't make to senese to me and asked for her help, but she said that that was my final grade! I'm now dealing with Dean of Business. Thanks a lot!

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Nov 29, 2006

Awesome teacher! At first I hated the class and I never liked math, but she made it fun and easy. She always goes through the problems in class and gives you the notes for every section. The tests are difficult, but you get points for every class with the hw quizzes. She is actually funny in class and makes fun of math. Highly Recommend!!

3.0
5.0
MATH120
Dec 7, 2006

dislike her

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 8, 2006

She is sooo cool! shes soo funny and a little weird but shes so nice and teaches you so much. I am horrible at math and got an A in her class! shes really helpful and gives good examples. TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Dec 10, 2006

I really enjoyed having Professor Florin teach PreCalc! She is a very interesting and nice lady.. maybe a little loofy at times, but she really can make class interesting! She does give you quizzes.. but the sweet part about that is that the quizzes just come rigth out of the problems that you did for homework! Overall. rather enjoyed the class..

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 11, 2006

Easiest class ever. She is really wacky, wears really tacky clothes. The tests and quizzes came right out of the book and the homework, so they were easy to prepair for. You have to go to class everyday because she gives in-class assignments. Very approachable and nice.

5.0
3.0
PRECA120
Dec 17, 2006

she is an awesome professor!! her goofy personality makes going to class fun and she makes everything interesting! she has unique fashion and is very lively. she cares about her students and is very helpful. Definately take her!!!

4.0
1.0
MATH100
Dec 21, 2006

Easiest class that I had this semester! She was a pretty good teacher, but beware of the fact that she tends to treat her students like they are in first grade. Tests are all multiple choice.

4.0
3.0
MATH110
Sep 24, 2007

overall...good teacher

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Oct 31, 2007

Want an easy prof? Take Florine. She makes everything extreamly clear, she loves her job and that energy is present in her class. She's funny and rips on math concepts, which makes it not as imtimating.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Dec 1, 2007

She's a good teacher, even if she does go too quickly in class. But she's more than willing to meet with students 1-on-1 if they take the initiative to ask her for help. It is clearer to understand the problems and answers if you schedule a meeting with her to get help. I also love her eccentric personality. It's grown on me since day 1.

5.0
2.0
MATH100
Dec 7, 2007

I highly recommend this teacher, she is great! Florin creates a fun,and pretty easy learning environment. She's helpful if you need it. Make sure you come to class for the daily quizes. Tests arent bad either, you get a study guide. Id take this teacher again, if I got the chance.

5.0
2.0
MATH201
Mar 18, 2011

Very good teaching style. Waits for everyone to catch up.

5.0
1.0
MTED125
Dec 16, 2011

Loved this class. Very easy A. Florin explained things very well and waited till everyone caught up. She will talk to you one on one if you don't get anything. She made class fun and easy to understand.

4.0
2.0
MATH203
Aug 30, 2013

I really liked Florin. A lot of people have had apparent issues with her, but, I thought she was an enthusiastic teacher with a fun teaching style. Yes, she's a little odd- but I thought it added a little to the class. If much rather have odd than monotone and boring. If you have a sense of humor, do your work, come to class- you'll do just fine with Florin.

5.0
1.0
MATH204
Dec 9, 2013

She is very animated and makes the class more fun. The concepts are really easy and she makes the class more interesting so you don't get bored. She always has office hours if you ever need extra help. Daily quizzes that you can work with a partner and she will help you on them too. Very easy and she is very nice.

5.0
2.0
MATH203
Mar 25, 2014

She is the most amazing professor at WSU. She requires work and expects effort and for you to attend but as long as you go and listen you basically cannot get lower than a B! Changed my view on math

4.0
2.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2014

Sue is great! She is very different, but in a funny way. She is really clear with her teaching, kind of goes over stuff fast but the material in this course is easy so it doesn't matter. If you don't understand something, you can ask her & she'll help explain it better. daily quizzes, but they're easy & she drops your lowest grade each week

5.0
1.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2014

I love Florin, I would definitely take her class again. There were times where she would get mixed up and then I couldn't understand her but she was an awesome professor. She was always there to clarify and she made class fun. I don't think I went to her class once and didn't laugh.

3.0
2.0
MATH202
Feb 26, 2015

She expects you to know how to understand the way she teaches. She makes un-necessary comments and jokes, which is irrelevant to math and the jokes are rude.

5.0
1.0
MATH203
Mar 23, 2015

I took her once and absolutely loved her! I built my semester around taking her class for the next semester because I wanted to take her class again. She is an excellent teacher and makes class really fun.

5.0
4.0
MATH203
Grade: B
May 8, 2015

Makes math fun. Yes, you read that right. Math, FUN! She has a great sense of humor and really makes her lectures enjoyable. There is a good amount of homework, but manageable. Tests reflect the material learned. She spends time with you if you need it. She definitely wants you to understand and genuinely loves to teach. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
MATH202
Grade: A
May 13, 2015

I loved Professor Florine. She was fun to listen to and I would I loved the class. It was easy and I would recommend anyone take her. There are 4 major tests and there are quizzes at the end of every day, but you get to work with a partner, but don't miss class.

5.0
2.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2015

I took Sue for MATH 202, 203, and 204. She does a great job at explaining difficult concepts! She is always giving out advice & how you can get your students interested in math or teach it in a way so they understand! She gives you a study guide that is exactly like the test but different numbers. You also get 1 side of 1 sheet of paper for tests!

5.0
3.0
MATH203
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Super fun lady!

5.0
3.0
MATH204
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

She is the best math professor at Winona State. She is very caring. She makes you understand the material. You get a study guide that is like the same as the test, and you get a page for notes for the test. You have to show up to class since there is a lot of group/individual quizzes that will help you. I have taken her for 3 math classes.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Best Professor I have ever had and would totally take any class is with her again.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH203
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Although you don't use your textbook, the online code is necessary, and you'll use your textbook for 202 and 204. Florin is amazing and doesn't like Friday classes. She has you watch her online lectures then goes over them the next week. The tests are super easy, and you get a "cheat sheet" for each one. Easy A.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH203
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

Sue is one of the best math professors I have had for education. She is very experienced and is able to provide examples of everything on where we will see these in the classroom and how to help students. She is funny and keeps students on their toes, didn't ever class on Friday. Clear class schedule and stuck to it.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH204
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Sue is hilarious, caring, passionate about her teaching, wants nothing more than for you to succeed, and will have you laughing and engaged even for an 8am. I've taken her for multiple courses now and wouldn't have wanted to take anyone else. She is very beneficial to your education now and helps to prepare you for your future.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
MATH203
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She pretty good but I got sick of her after a while. She goes really fast but there is a lot of content covered in the class. I did really well in this class but I could tell that others struggled in this class which should have been a real easy class.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH203
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2018
Would take again

Very funny and helpful. She was very understanding and I actually learned the material in her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

Professional Florin is an amazing person, but if you are bad at math, make sure you go in on her office hours. The way she sets up her class is so you watch online lectures and take notes outside of class, and In class you do homework (group worksheets). She is super nice but maybe not great for people who are bad at math.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
MATH202
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

She is a great professor. She gets you ready for the exams, does the lectures online, and the in class quizzes are not too hard. She teaches us how to be good teachers for the future!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

LOVE HER! Amazing math teacher and you usually don't have tests on Fridays! She is hilarious and makes math fun!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH204
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

LOVE PROF. SUE! So funny and offers lots of information relevant to future teachers! Easy to tell she has lots of experience with students. Clear expectations and willing to help with assignments. Lots of points available in the class so getting the grade you want is easy to achieve.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
MATH202
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

She is super nice and kinda funny. She is a little much in the morning but her class will defiantly wake you up. Only used the online textbook for mymathlab otherwise we didn't use it. Lots of group and individual quizes along with 3 test. You get to use a sheet of notes for your tests as well.

1.0
4.0
MATH204
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Florin has a very fast approach to her classes. Everything is so fast paced and she is very rude to her students. Thank God she is retiring.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
B (2)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 13
B: 2
C: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Respected (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Participation matters (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Caring (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.53 avg change
Nov
Dec
Apr
May
Dec
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PRECALC120

5.0

(1)

PREC120

5.0

(1)

PRECA120

5.0

(1)

MATH115

5.0

(1)

MATH201

5.0

(1)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH115

4.0

MATH120

3.3

PRECALC

3.3

MATH110

3.0

PRECA120

3.0

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