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Theresa Barz

Mathematics - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

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What Students Say

worst teacher ever, goes too fast and she's mean

CALCULUS - 1.0 rating

talk about a teacher that makes no sense

MATHCALC - 1.0 rating
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FINITEMAT
Jan 23, 2003

O' man...

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PROBABILIT
Feb 23, 2003

No Comments

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CALCULUS
Mar 25, 2003

worst teacher ever, goes too fast and she's mean

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MATHCALC
Apr 2, 2003

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!.. talk about a teacher that makes no sense.. she doesnt even care that nobody understands what on earth she is saying!

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CALCULUS
Apr 18, 2003

Worst teacher I ever had at St.John's.

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OPI
Apr 22, 2003

No Comments

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STATISTICS
May 8, 2003

she cant teach for her life...yah shes smart in the subject, but it aint gonna help nobody if she doesnt actually TEACH!! her worksheets r great, grades given are NOT!

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BIOSTAT
May 10, 2003

first day of class the class was full. first exam, 10 people dropped out. during the week of pass/fail 10 more people dropped out. week of finals, there's only 6 people taking the final. Need to say more?

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CALC
May 24, 2003

I don't think Dr. Barz is an effective teacher, but I thought she was really nice. I ended up with a higher grade in the class than my grades earned me because I at least attempted to do all the work assigned, but truly, I know nothing about calc...

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BIOSTAT
Jul 12, 2003

Got a C in that class, don't know how..worst teacher i ever had. Reminds me of Julia Child.

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BIOSTAT
Aug 20, 2003

She is horrible. Can't teach, doesnt care about anyone since she has tenure. HARD AS ****

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MATH
Sep 9, 2003

She was not that bad! I passed that was all that mattered.

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BIOMATH
Sep 9, 2003

slow down please!!! and stop covering the board!

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PRECALC
Oct 16, 2003

Dude she doesn't help at all she makes thingz sooo confusing!!!! =(

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CALC
Oct 22, 2003

Didn't like her at all...she didn't teach well. I didn't take pre-calc before this and was confused to no end...she didn't help things...first day class was full, before the final 3/4 (literally) of the people had dropped out. I should have done the same.

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MATH
Oct 22, 2003

No Comments

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CALC
Oct 30, 2003

This teacher is wack she needs to get checked. She talks to demn fast, thats why 39 people dropped out of her class.

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MATH1260
Dec 1, 2003

tough, but clear

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CALC
Dec 5, 2003

Dr. Barz is a wonderful professor. An inspiration to all who appreciate it. Her tough exams are worth the stress because you can come out of that class a "mini expert" in Calculus! Take her class if you enjoy math

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BIOCALC
Jan 3, 2004

SHE DOESNT CARE IF YOU UNDERSTAND...DOESN'T CARE IF YOU FAIL....DOESN'T CARE THAT FORTY KIDS DROPPED HER CLASS....DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS PERIOD.

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1220
Apr 1, 2004

I had her for stats. she's really clear. her tests aren't that bad as long as you do the hw. Try not to miss class though. It's kinda hard to catch up on the work.

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CAL
May 6, 2004

not so bad as these **** describe her...i dont care how she looks as long as i learn from her class...i got an A in that class so i am happy and i learn alot so SCREW U ppl who calls her names cuz that is f-ed up

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MATH
May 13, 2004

ummm...DONT OPEN UR MOUTH when u dont knwo what ur talkin about kid...I AM NO LONGER AT ST JOHNS cause it SUX...but she isn't as bad as ppl make her out to be...i got an A in that class...thatz all ive got to say

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MTH1300
May 16, 2004

No Comments

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CAL
May 17, 2004

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CALC
May 27, 2004

i had her for calc with bio applications and she wasn't that bad. as long as you do the hw and go to class you'll do fine. you can also go to her office for help. overall a decent professor.

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MTH1320
Jul 7, 2004

One of the Easiest classes i've ever taken at st.johns. Barz is a great teacher and i could care less about her looks. She makes you learn calculus the right way unlike that bufoon Gerber. If u do the hw and pay attention an A is definitley attainable.

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CALC1320
Jul 29, 2004

Taking this womans class is total hell. The only people who who do well are the****losers like the last reviewer. I mean this woman is horrible in the way she teaches. If you want an easy F this is the class to take.

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CALC
Aug 11, 2004

Just get on her good good side and you got a guaranteed A.

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MTH1300
Aug 14, 2004

Very nice lady. Cares about her students very much, easy class. u'll definitly like her class, even though you dont like math at all. Just be prepared to work hard.

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MTH1310
Sep 9, 2004

I can't believe people are praising this woman. She goes entirely way too fast, writes a whole big mess on the board. And I tried to ask her for help and she would not even let me in her office; we spoke from her doorway. Seems to be against males AVOID

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MTH1310
Sep 20, 2004

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MTH1320
Sep 22, 2004

She really is an insult to the world of mathematics and teaching. She does her best in trying NOT TO HELP students. Instead of slowing down of people she does the total reverse and increases speed. This is outright a bad class.

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MTH1320
Sep 27, 2004

AWWWWFUL PROFESSOR!!!!!!!! DROP ASAP!!!!!!!!!

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MATH
Sep 29, 2004

Lets put it this way "she sucks"

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MTH1530
Oct 3, 2004

My gosh! I thought she was a nice professor UNTIL the day I took her test. I knew how to do all the math problems we did in class and for homework BUT the exam was so hard and there were many questions on the test that she didn't even teach us go into d

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MTH1300
Nov 9, 2004

This is an easy class...the only thing is people don't like paying attention, and let's be honest know one does. Give her some more credit she knows how to teach and she loves what she does. If you need help ask her and she is willing to speak to you. She reviews & practices by the HW..take her

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FUNDAMENTALS
Nov 10, 2004

She is a horrible teacher. She does not teach. She writes everything on the board at once and doesnt stop if ppl have questions. She does not know 1/2 of what she is talking about. Her tests are EXTREMELY hard. She doesnt review at all. We have tests on what we learned a month ago. She is NOT FAIR!!

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ALGEBRA63
Nov 15, 2004

Who the heck knows what class I was in...she's is the worst teacher I've ever encountered. I had 2 drop her class a month in2 the semester. She doesn't care at all if u have questions & she's not even sure of what she's doing. I dont think she even plans her lessons. Save your book $ 4 another class

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MATH1530
Nov 17, 2004

I had to drop the class after 2 months. This is math for elementary school teachers?? NOT Tests are 10 times harder than class work, and homework!! Doesnt answer questions

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MTH1300
Dec 4, 2004

Ok, now the class work was alright, not bad at all if you pay some attention, but then you sit for the test all confident and then WHAM!!! you are freaking dumbfounded.The test itself looks like a brand new lesson. Dont take her if you have a choice.

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MTH
Dec 6, 2004

She's pretty cool. She just goes straight to the point with the work. She's fairly helpful and she doesn't b.s. Its a good class.

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MATH1530
Dec 7, 2004

Don't take this class, horrible professor..not willing to help her students, tests are impossible. we asked her for a review.. she sed "i will see what i can do" and didn't show up the thursday before finals. nice? huh bottom line is that she doesn't care. stay away from this lady.

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MATH
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2004

horrible professor. Avoid her at all cost!!!!!!

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MTH1300
Dec 20, 2004

I cant believe someone could praise this woman. Im telling you I am a 3.5 student and I did not do well in her class. She is unwilling to help(just try and go to her office she wont let you in)She goes way too fast and her tests are difficult

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MATH1530
Jan 25, 2005

She is the worst professor I've ever had the displeasure of having. She hates kids. She is not willing to help anyone and she "doesn't carry extra dittos" if you missed a class. She is not a nice person. DO NOT TAKE HER!

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BIOSTATISTICS
Mar 26, 2005

Please BEWARE.... this professor is the pits. She is a grumpy woman who doesnt know how to teach and gives tests that are extremely HARD. Dont take her, you'll end up dropping out.

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MATH
Apr 1, 2005

Probably the worst teacher I ever had in my life. Don't bother...(no exaggeration) Just Drop out.

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BIOSTATISTICS
Apr 20, 2005

Worst professor I had ever took. Don't take her ESPECIALLY IF YOU"RE A BIO MAJOR. The woman can't teach, can't explain, boring and has a screwed up way of grading. She is the height of incompetance. Don't take this professor even if you have to postpone her course until senior year.

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MATH
Jun 30, 2005

Do not take this teacher! She is awful! Avoid her at all costs!

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MATH1000
Aug 22, 2005

No, OoooOOooO No. Unclear. Not Helpful and the class was a horrible experience and she needs to retire...NOW! I'm not exaggerating one bit either just get the # % ! @ out.

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BIOSTAT
Sep 1, 2005

Excellent professor. Remember nothing is easy. You need to work to get A. In her class, just pay attention during class and homework. Main thing you need to understand is formulas. You must know which formula works where. If you know that, This class is a piece of cake.

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MATH1250C
Nov 5, 2005

By far the worst teacher I have ever experienced in my entire life. If you have a choice DO NOT take her. Noone can follow herin class,the formulas she gives on tests are nothing like the formulas from the book, test are impossibe...DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR

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MATH1250C
Dec 7, 2005

nice woman but not a good teacher. Everyone else's stat classes are an easy A, and her and BARZ and GERBER are the two you should NOT take. Drop it while you still can!

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MTH1250
Dec 20, 2005

she's not much of an instructor, so be prepared to teach yourself the material. on the bright side, the handouts are excellent and she's a nice grader

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BIOSTATS
Nov 1, 2006

She is the worst professor i have ever met..classes are veeerry boring and exams seems like she never covered them in class to begin with. Class avg was like a D..I ended up withdrawing mad late...Please dont take her i'm warning you

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BIOSTAT
Nov 12, 2006

i would advise you to take her if it was your last choice if no other professor was available. She seemed grumpy and i dont kno whether it was cuz she had to teach the students or cuz she wore the same clothes everyday. She assigns ALOT of hw and collects and checks them. She breezes through the course. Get someone willing to help you.

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MTH1250
Dec 5, 2006

She has to be the worst professor that I have ever had. Her handouts are helpful but she does not really teach you anything. Be prepared to get outside help or teach yourself. She does not really help when you have a question it is almost as if she does not want to be there. Just drop the class as soon as you can and spare yourself the stress.

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MATH1250
Dec 8, 2006

She can be friendly at times, but is generally not a great teacher. Handouts are frequent, but I found the text better. If you don't do stats HER way, you get punished. She doesn't have a consistant exam style, which hurt me. Tests are unclear, like a mine field. Just 1 wrong step will cost you dearly. I see absolutely no reason not to transfer out

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STATS1250
Jan 16, 2007

Save yourself trouble and TRANSFER out while you have a chance. I'm very good at Math, but this lady was impossible. She occasionally collects homework, but not worth anything to your grade; listen to what other people said.

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MTH1210
Feb 7, 2007

She's a nice person but she moves very quickly in class. She does NOT provide an answer key for homework and does not go over homework in class. She DOES give pop quizzes. She is open to questions but when she does go over something again she moves just as quickly as the first time she taught it.

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STATS1001
May 1, 2007

whoever failed her class is an idiot. I had her for STATS over the summer and she was soo helpful & clear. I got an A in the class & I hardly studied, I went to the beach everyday. I was scared to take her because of all these bad reviews. Now I know not to trust these things.

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MTH1260
May 8, 2007

she's a nice person, but she moves way to quickly. her tests are pretty hard. tricky because she doesn't review for tests, she jsut expects you to know your stuff. for MTH 1260, you're better off going for another professor

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MTH1260
May 11, 2007

She suckkss. You have to go and run away from her classes. She is the worst professor ever.

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MTH1730
Nov 6, 2007

if you get her class drop it .. i thought i was in good in math but she is impossible doesnt teach and if u ask a question she is almost no help her tests are random and are extremely hard DONT bother doing homework over 50 kids withdrew this class

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MATH1000
Nov 9, 2007

stay far far away..... shes a horrible teacher.... she made stuff i already new hard...seems like a nice person thou.....jus not a good teacher

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MATH1250
Dec 18, 2007

run!!

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MATH1250
Jan 7, 2008

She is not an easy teacher...but shes not a devil or someone you cant work with.Work hard at her class and youll be surprised at how you got that A

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MTH1250
Jan 10, 2008

At first, you will probably think that her class is impossible. If you stick with it and put the work in, you WILL come out with a decent grade. Even if you fail a test you could still come out with a B. She is VERY hard to get in touch with outside of class. She does not do enough in class, so be prepared to teach most of the course to yourself.

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STAT101
May 15, 2008

Horrible teacher, goes too quick with her lessons, and impossible to follow if this is your first time taking stat. She goes through at least 3x the number of formulas other teachers gives and doesn't bother to explain them. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Even tests are vague, does not even tell you what it is looking for.

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MTH1740
Aug 13, 2008

Do not believe any nice comments people have toward this woman. She is mean, unwilling to help, makes easy aspects of math hard and is an impossible grader. I never have gotten lower than an A in any math class, ever in my life, until this class. She gives tests on things never mentionioned in class. DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HER CLASSES! I warn you now.

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MTH1250
Sep 3, 2008

this class isn't like impossible but it was hard... im not really sure how her grading works.. and at first, i thought i failed the tests but somehow i got an A at the end. just review the things she goes over in class, do hwk, and study!

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MTH1730
Oct 22, 2008

okay im not going to be immature and trash her just because i am failing her class, but she does go way to fast and half of the work she does in her head and never explains and its hard to get her attention when u want an explanation. She never goes over homework, doesnt offer any review or extra credit .. shes sweet but who cares when ur failing!

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STAT1000
Nov 21, 2008

Don't take her if you could! She goes so fast and finished the whole textbook in a semester. She gives soooo much hw and almost never goes over it, but does collect it. Almost half of the class withdrew after second test.

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STAT1000
Nov 24, 2008

it is a hard class. u need to give lot of time for the homeworks which she collects and probabaly grades. But she is helpful and when a test comes the homeworks really help. people like me dont do work unless they have to, and homeworks are good ways to make us work.

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CALC1730
Dec 9, 2008

If you want to struggle with math go ahead and take her!!!! Her tests are evil, they do not match up with the notes in class or textbook. The only good thing is that shes absent alot. If you can you should not take her or else you are setting yourself up for failure. RUNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEEDS to Retire!!!!!!!

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MTH1250
Dec 10, 2008

Be prepared to study on your own and work hard. Taking this class as a lazy freshman made me do very poorly. If I could do it again I would have switched out of the class.

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MATH1730
Jan 14, 2009

Most of the students in my class were either failing or really scared that they were going to fail but looking back the class was not that hard. She also curves the final average.

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MATH1730
Jan 31, 2009

this teacher ruined my college plans, i had to drop her class because i was not going to get higher then a D+ which set me back a year in my major, which i now have to change. DO NOT TAKE.

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MTH1740
Nov 11, 2009

okay so ive read all of these comments and i was hesitate when i found out i got this teacher but i took it anyway and let me tell u she is the worst teacher ever. She is a kind old women but she moves way to fast that its hard to catch on. She gives 4 tests including the midterm and final. each test is extremely difficult. DO NOT TAKE HER.

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CALC1730
Dec 18, 2009

I came to St. John's as a Math Major. I had already taken Calc, but didn't get credit because I got a 4 on the AP exam (need a 5). I though this class would be a breeze. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO CONFUSED IN MY LIFE! Professor Barz complicates everything and is very unclear. I now hate math (which I used to love) and have to change my major.

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CALC1730
Apr 15, 2010

RUN! SHE IS THE WORST TEACHER EVER, HER TESTS ARE SO HARD! I WORKED MY BUTT OFF AND MANAGED A B+ EVEN THOUGH I HAD ALREADY TAKEN CALC!

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STAT1250
May 25, 2010

Worst professor i have ever had. Studied my butt off for all her exams and only ended up with a D+. She doesnt know how to teach. All she does is give worksheets out and then do problems on the board. I learned absolutely nothing!

Class Info

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