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“If you are good at algebra, you will do well in her class”
1111 - 2.0 rating“I do t like her method of teaching, shell call you up to the board if youre not understanding the material to embarrass you i guess”
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Reviews (103)
The Lady is so scatter brained - she has no clue what is going on - she lost her grade book and let other students grade test -
Moved very fast, but I liked that. She was a little scatter brained but I really liked her.
Can't understand a damn word the woman is saying and she teaches straight from the CD so what's the point in even going to her class???
This Lady should not be teaching
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worst math teacher ever. It is very hard to understand what she is saying due to the fact that she is from Russia. Do not take her as a teacher!!
She's a fine teacher, any intelligent person won't have a problem with her accent. The only problem I had with the class were the dumbass idiots that held us back. If you get a loudmouth dumbass in your class, shut him up or the class will bog down. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Idiots would skip class, not do homework, then wonder why they failed. Morons.
Great teacher! Very effective and knowledgeable.
I enjoyed her class a lot. She is very good teacher, nice and friendly.
Never thought precalc can be fun. I like her class, she explains well, always ready to help or answer questions. Very patient, though would not put up with misconduct in class.
For the fisrt time I finally understand Math. She is my favorite teacher. She spent so much time helping me with the projects and homeworks. I am registering for my next Math with Mrs.P.
Horrible teacher. Does not know how to maintain order in a classroom, randomly picks on the people she likes and uses them for all examples. Teaches from notes other than what the book shows, making it difficult to go back and look over examples. Horrible accent, and her teaching style completely sucks.
Good teacher, might have to adjust to the accent, but it's really not that bad. Definitaly has a quick teaching method and you ahve to keep up with homework. but I was able to Ace the class with-out doing any homework simply because I understand Math. She is more than willing to spend extra time on a problem if you don't understand it.
She has an accent but if u are attentive there is no reason why you shouldnt pass the class.
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i didn't really learn much from her in class, but she offers office hours 1-2 times a week. be prepared to go to class everyday, ask LOTS OF QUESTIONS and practice everything with the tutors.
An unorganized and confusing teaching methods.
Mrs. Pavluscenco moved very fast through the course, we had limited time but it was hard. She is not entirely organized and she is a extremely strict grader.
Has an accent, but its not that bad. I passed with an A, and I missed a few classes. She might be able to remember if you missed class if it is a small class. Doesn't really take role. Pretty easy if you are good or decent at statistics.
I had several Math classes with Ms.P. and I am going to sign up for her Calc class in the Fall. Very good teacher, one of the best I've had so far. Explained material very well. Do not miss her classes, I missed two, it was hard to catch up. She helped a lot with the homework and even during the tests. Got an "A" in class.
Ms. P is great! She knows her stuff AND can teach it. She explains everything very logically. Really cares about the students who are trying. Gives extra help. Her accent isn't an issue at all. She speaks English very clearly. Thanks to her, I'm planning on taking Calculus next!
I really liked the way she teaches she is a great teacher. I never knew that i would get an "A" in her class. She also provides tutoring.
She is extremely lost when it comes to math. She teaches from a powerpoint that was created from another professor in the 1960s, so its really outdated. So every day in class she goes on babbling on about a section which you wont even understand when you get out of class. cont on next rating.....
She is a harsh grader or does she even grade your tests i think she lets students grade your tests. there is no half credit only wrong or right and even if you get the problem right she will count it wrong if you do not show work. never get her as a professor. the only thing interesting about her is her figure. that,s all
She is scatter-brained and annoying. She doesn't know half the time where we are in the lessons and is incredibly organized. She needs to find another job! Please don't take her AT ALL. I should have gotten an A, I worked my butt off in class and went to office hours.
My comments are below. And I meant to say DISORGANIZED!!!
I literally just dropped her class after day 2. Heard she was good but I suck at math so I need someone like Mrs. Ralston (amazing teacher.) Mrs P is scatter brained and she relys on videos too much. If i wanted to learn from a video than i wuda taken it online. Very disappointed :(
Seriously the WORST math teacher I have ever had. She does NOT use the book - so don't buy it used! If you DO buy it used you will have to fork over $65 just to do your homework. She does NOT know how to teach and frequently forgets to inform you of things she's doing on the board.
Terrible Teacher. You can barely understand what she's saying. If you have to correct your own teacher then I think thats a problem. She made too many mistakes. She shouldn't be allowed to teach.
I woulden`t recomend her as a teacher espcially if you love Math. Am in her college Math class which has like 12 chapters and we are stil on chapter 2 and there is like 3 weeks left of school. I loved Math and was real good at it but she took that interest away.
i liked Mrs. P. she is really scattered brained but she will help you on the test and you can talk her into basically anything. she has no problem reviewing anything 2000 times and she is really really lenient. shes really nice and funny. if your looking for organization, dont take her.
Not a very together person. Schedules tests on the worst possible days for her to grade your test in a timely mannner. Rewards lazier students by fixing their tests out of fear of a low average of passing students. I do not recommend her at all.
Pretty if you need help she will help you, if your to cool to ask for help you might get left behind. If your a math wizz she might go to slow for you. And she is hot.
Mrs. P is awesome. I had a great time in her class, but I am a math whiz so I didn't have to try too hard. If you don't show up to class she will scold you, so be there. Try your hardest, ask questions, and make sure she knows if you're having trouble, and you'll get all the help you could ask for. If you're just terrible at math, don't take her.
She was a great teacher and she made Algebra fun! I would def take her again if I get the chance!
I took Mrs.P for my Math 113 and absolutely enjoyed the class. She is very clear and informative. She usually does a lot of activities in class and goes over a lot of examples so try not to miss any classes- hard to catch up. She helped me a lot during office hours and after class. Too bad I could not take her for Calc1.
for the most part, a pretty cool teacher. tends to praise the students that don't do as well. sometimes scatter brain. taking her again this semester for math 1113.
I've taken her twice. She will bend over backwards to help anyone who ask. The class goes fast because there is a lot of information to cover, but she has lots of office hours available for extra assistance. There are very few professors that still care about teaching. Ms P is one of them!
She's a good teacher, with no mercy for people who don't try. She really makes the subject come alive.
She is such an amazing instructor. Her humor is witty and Eastern, but still very funny. She genuinely wants her students to succeed and will work to help them do so. But if they don't try, what can she do?
She is a very good teacher with a sense of humor. Really enjoyed having her.
Great Teacher ! ..... Very Helpful & Funny ! ..... If you are not willing to learn then your on your own. She will help you as much as you help yourself ! ..... I definitely recommended taking her course ! ♥
very sweet lady with a good sense of humor! willing to help if you try, will not pay attention to students that don't. DON'T MISS CLASS! you can drop one of your test scores if you have good attendance, helps a lot!
Her "shortcuts" need a GPS. Same problem with 2 diff. answers, needs to organize her self and her thaughts!
LOVED her! Best teacher in the world! I studied because she made it fun and interesting! One of my favorite teachers in the world! Wish she taught calc this semester!
Very helpful. Nice personality, great sense of humor. Made me actually enjoy math. Definitely take her course.
Great Teacher ! Im scared to leave her because Im not so sure on how others teacher will teach.Her teaching style is to the "T" on how I learn !!! She is a a fast learn but if you need help she is an email and office meeting away !
Great shortcuts. Wants you to pass. Not as organized as she could be. She will come in to help you. She wants you to learn. I have not taken a math class in 20 years. I was grateful for everything she did.
Worst math teacher I've had. Arrogant attitude and judgmental. Not clear in her explanations and the shortcuts she uses will only confuse you. Expects you to master the material half a second after she teaches it. Not recommended if you're terrible at math, like I am.
One word "awful"
I've never experienced such an horrific teacher in my life. The willingness to help you understand is not there. So determined to be friends with the students in the class. Hated I wasted time and money in this class. Please don't waste your time.
Ms.P is very helpful and wants all of her students to pass but you have to want it for yourself. she wont force you to do anything. She breaks everything down so you can get it and pass. She can sometimes go off subject but she's usually back on track within a matter of min. She's a very good teacher i think everyone should take her.
Mrs P is the best maths teacher i've had all my life. i sucked at math before her, i love it now. i hope this continues after her as i cant take her next semester. extremely helpful. Do your homework and attendance is key. every class is helpful, be there. confused? just ask. Mrs T is here to help, you just have to let her.
Good teacher. Hate the old school method of picking on students without them volunteering, can be a little embarrassing. However, she does try to give her students the opportunity to bring up their test grades. I would recommend her.
I love her as a teacher. She is funny and is good at explaining the material. She will take the time out to help you, and if you need help with late work, she will give extensions. She is a bit unorganized, but she does try to relate to the student. Don't take her STATS class. She isn't good at explaining that at all.
I love this teacher, very cool, and calm, and would go out of her way to help you understand the material better... even thought it was very difficult for me, she took her time to make it easier for me to comprehend
Took her for college Algebra, tried to take her for pre-calc,took her for calculus in now taking her for statistics. I hate math and it hated me but this woman right here has got me thinking of taking calc 2 and i don't even need it. My first ever A in math was her and i have gotten A's since then from C's and D's. Help yourself, she'll guide you.
Attendance matters, so does quizzes and homework!
If you are good at algebra, you will do well in her class. If you are struggling do not take her. She will put you down in front of the whole class. I've never been so embarrassed in any of the classes I've taken at this college. She goes at a fast pace and looks at you like you are stupid if you do not comprehend what she is teaching you.
Amazing teacher. This is my second math class i have taken with her. Made A's in both classes. Show up to class and pay attention. Will gladly help you if you actually show up the majority of the time. She doesn't like students that skip classes. Good lectures and give out great study guides. Study and you will pass with a high grade.
If you have a good knowledge of the subject at hand, you might do well. But the MyMathLab program she uses is truly terrible, all it cares about is the answer and not the work, and you better hope you don't mistype something you have written down, because if you do, well it sucks to be you. She punishes the class if people don't do their homework.
I've never run into a teacher that makes me hate math more than her. I've never been the best at math, but I didn't flat out hate it like I do now. Taking her has left me counting the days until the semester is over, even though my other classes are wonderful. The program isn't easy, and she'll be sure to tell make fun of you if you don't catch on.
I love her!! She is super good at teaching math and helping you understand. She makes it seem so easy. She will call you to the board to work out problems, which I like because it helps you understand more and stay engaged. She doesnt make fun of you if you don't get it. It's just sarcastic humor. I am taking my math next semester with her for sure
Mrs. P is an awesome teacher. I've taken 3 of her math courses with her, and haven't had no trouble with any of them. If you need help understanding something you didn't understand, she will gladly help you. Her test are the same as her study guides, except she changes the numbers. Take notes in class because it will help you with hwk.
She is so amazing, hot. She is a good teacher I would love to have anther class with her .. Love her so much, she care
I am a horrible math student, but in her class I actually understood math. She gives lots homework, but it is only to make sure you understand the material. She is very helpful and the practice tests are very similar to the actual tests. Would take again.
just do the homeworks and the practice test you gonna be fine amazing teacher
I still have her and trust me she is a good professor but she has her days. Like for one, she teaches like a rocket, which I don't blame her because she is assuming that you understand and have mastered the old material but, then the problems start to show. during examples, it took us an hour to complete a problem and she doesn't go step by step.
Miss P is amazing in any course but Calculus 1 or 2
She is a good professor but she will call you out in a heart beat. if you are stuck in a problem be ready to show the class what you do not know and she will make you feel stupid. I speak from experience lol She is a fast so you must tell her to slow down because she does not notice it. Attention: Test are 45% of your grade!! myMathLab
Dr P is intimidating at first and does go fast. if you ask her to slow down she will (Don't be afraid to) the best way to get her to not call you to the board is to ask questions and do the work and figure out you're doing by asking her questions. She goes out of her way to help her students. Dr P is awesome, enjoy the teaching strategy she uses.
I haven't been to school in a decade. I thought I was terrible at math. She showed me differently. I'm going to continue with all of her maths. She is funny and fast paced. But will always stop and answer questions, just speak up!
By far the WORST teacher I have ever had. First C I got in college. The whole semester I had a high A and on the second to last test she said we had to show our work (the way SHE taught us) most students didnt even follow her steps because there were easier ways. Assumed everyone cheated and took everyones highest test grade out. Ended w/ high C
Super rude!!! If you dont understand she will make sure that the whole class knows you suck. Very unorganized and constantly has to go back and fix her mistakes that she already taught us... Very strong accent and hard to understand.
I do t like her method of teaching, shell call you up to the board if youre not understanding the material to embarrass you i guess. I wouldnt recommend her if you dont like being called out for stuff Your having trouble understanding
Since being here at Highlands, I've made A's in all my math classes (College Algebra and PreCalc). However, after taking Dr. P, I've managed my lowest math grade. She is a nice lady, but there is really no opportunity to improve your grade. Also, she enters no grades in D2L, and is slow entering them into WebAssign, so you have no idea your grade
Dr. P is an incredible math instructor. You will do well in her class if you put in the effort. Learning math is like learning a new language, so you must practice it often and reach out for help if you don't understand. Dr. P will help you if you put in the effort. I did well because I participated and spent many hours in tutorcenter.
Dr. P is engaging and fast-paced. She is also very good about repeating a problem or explain it in a new way. But you must pay attention. She will call you out if you're on your phone and generally are being a rude student. Very helpful!
very fast pace and will call you out if your not participating but never to embarrass you, tell her you dont understand something and she is more than happy to go into further explanation. I recommend if you semi-good at math already.
She is a really good teacher. I think she is so funny. But she definitely will call you out if you dont understand or if you arent paying attention.
Oh god, I took her calc class and almost ruined my perfect GPA. I dropped her class because she is too fast. She very nice and sweet, but her teaching style almost gave me a stroke. If you can keep up, great for you. But she nice and does want you to understand her class. She will go over a question with you and explain it again. Still hard though.
Her teaching methods is not so effective. She'll introduce a method the first time will not go into detail about the concept and expect you to fully understand. Unfortunate for me I have a full time job and responsibilities none the less I had to struggle for by C- score in the class, trust me I studied, tutorial, extra work,etc grading was bad.
She is a great teacher. I have taken other math professors and failed, she is by far the best one yet at this school. She is strict on her students but that is because she does not want them to fall behind and hold everyone else up. If you have a question do not hesitate to ask, she is very good at clarifying things.
She gives you all the solid facts that you will need come testing day. Other things may be mentions but she is really good on emphasizing what you really need. She is great at walking with students in the step-by-step process, so ask questions.
Took down my last review, can't silence me tho. Took her back in 2017 for Calc 1, she gave verbal handy's to literally 1 student which made even him uncomfortable. Accused me of cheating because she didn't like my calculator. I used one provided by the school after and still got a 98. She was rude to most of the class as well, really disrespectful
If I could go back in time, this is what I would use it for: to stop myself from the pain, money loss, and suffering. Sadly, her calc class was mandatory for me in 2017. She publicly shames n' humiliates the "dumb" ones. She left me crying once in her class and turned the lights off. She shows lil compassion for her students and rushes thru. Beware
She is the best math teacher/professor I ever had. She makes sure you understand what she is teaching, but if you procrastinate and do not keep up with the hw, YOU WILL FAIL ( I can not emphasize this enough). She will go over the same thing 100 times in order for you to understand. Her office hours are great to clarify hw questions.
Do not take her class. I don't have enough space on here, but I've reported her to the dean. She is rude, demeaning, she will call on you to embarrass you, she will change your grade based on notes, and she does not care about her students. I got an 80% on a quiz and she changed it to 50% because she didn't like my notes. Don't listen to good rates
Professor Pavluscenco really cares and makes sure you understand. I am scared of numbers and hate math, but I loved her teaching method. I do not understand the low ratings. She is great! Calculus is a tough subject, period. But with her help I made a lot of progress. I would so take her again, but luckily I won't need calculus 2.
Dr. P is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. The class is hard by itself so you can't expect to go into this class and breeze through it. There are not many ways that she can make it "easy" and she doesn't really care to. She cares more about making sure you actually learn. With that being said she will go out of her way to help you.
WORSE TEACHER EVER. She is condescending & disrespectful. If you get an answer wrong she will make you feel stupid. She would reteach lessons because she messed up. She should be fired, for how inappropriate she talks to students. If you take her make sure you learn the way she teaches bc you have to show every step on the test or you will fail
One of the worst professors I've ever had. I'm normally quite good at math, but she explains things poorly and doesn't know how to teach properly when teaching specific topics.
Dr. Pavluscenco is willing to help if you put in the work. She is extremely knowledgeable and is an exceptional teacher. She does not put up with BS though. It is important to note that she does not schedule the homework, quizzes, or tests ahead of time. You find out about a week before they happen or are due. Hard but worth it.
free class, teacher sat down with us on the final and looked at our grades with us and gave out free poitnts
Dr. P. is one of the best teachers I have had for math. This was her first time teaching Linear Algebra and she made it so easy to understand. She does plenty of examples in class and will go over any homework problem you have questions about. She is also pretty accessible if you send her an email. She is really nice and caring!
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!! She will accuse you of cheating if you don't show your work the right way. She will take time out of her day to ruin yours and your grade.
Professor P is strict but effective. The class is challenging, but she explains concepts clearly and is happy to help if you put in the effort. Staying engaged and using resources like unstuck study and the textbook are key to doing well.
Professor Pavluscenco was one of my favorite professors I had throughout my college career. 4 years later I still think about this class. Just make sure to show up and participate.
I signed up for this course thinking that it would be simple and have a clear layout. However, I dropped as weighed on the syllabus (combination of unit and final exam) was 80% of our grade. That is extremely high, and as someone who is not a strong test taker nor the strongest at math was too much. Lots of hw to weigh only about 15%...
She does nothing for her class and she expects the test grading platform to do everything for her. She does not care to help nor to add assignments for students. We only have 4 dang test in the semester worth 40 percent of our grade and one final that is worth 40 more. SHE IS HORRIBLE DO NOT TAKE HER BC SHE WILL RUIN YOUR GPA.
Her online courses are incredibly hard to navigate through, with no real structure to them. I've found 3 separate calendars, all inaccurate (until halfway through the course) and one with content from almost a decade ago. Not willing to help, drops me from class without reason and then is rude once I express concern. Very inconsistent test/hw dates
shes awful. doesnt respond to emails. your only grades that matters is ur final and tests. will br dropping this class and taking with someone else.
This class was very easy all tests and homework assignments are done through pearson. You watch a lot of videos and take notes but the class is straight forward if you pay attention, do the notes, and participate then you'll do fine. the tests are done in person. i highly recommend if you want an easy A or B
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
77%
Textbook Required
44%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.07 avg changeRatings by Course
80390
5.0
(1)HIST101
5.0
(1)ALG0097
5.0
(1)CLGAL1111
5.0
(1)MATH097
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
1111
5.0
PRECALCULUS
5.0
FOUNDATIONS
5.0
MATH2200
4.3
MATH0099
4.1