Very good prof. very helpful and always approachable for any extra help or questions. must study for exams and she gives four exams allowing you to drop one. picks out very good textbooks where there are extra exams for practice.

She is one of the best professors I ever had. She is very helpful and very clear to what she says. She is willing to explain everything you do not understand.

The class is a bit interesting. There is a lot of information to learn. She is a fair grader. Her tests are a bit hard.

She was very fair. She gives 3 exams and 1 final and drops the lowest score so you can't go wrong. Plus, she's a cutie :-)

very straight forward

She is very nice and i really liked her but her final was accumalative. still she is a fare grader and SHE IS ALWAYS THERE IF YOU NEED HELP!!MAKE SURE SHE KNOWS YOU SO GO OVER TO HER AND SHE WILL.

She is a good professor, very helpful, makes lectures interesting and gives good notes. Exams are fair.

she speaks straight from the textbook, interesting material. no need to go to class but the tests are difficult and very comprehensive. also cumulative. good luck!

I really loved this class and Professor Ackerman. I found her class interesting and challenging at the same time. She's fair and her test are straight forward from the notes/text. I switched from an English major to Psych after taking her course.

Her class was pretty cool. She was clear and tried to keep it interesting. She is pretty too. :) My girlfriend was jealous that I got to watch her talk for hours a week.

First of all, she is not a professor, yet, although she is cute. You needn't come to class except for test days. I didn't know about the final until the day before, but I simply read the remainig chapters and got an easy A. Max. 2 hrs. reading per week.

shes great. she explains everything. her exams are multiple choice. all you have to do is show up to class, listen, and skim the book. thats it. easy A

She's a very good teacher although she teaches straight out the book

Good, suggest taking her

Good teacher but she follows the book which makes her class almost useless. However, going to class is still recommended b/c she will give you a better grade if you do so. Three tests and a final (all multiple choice) make up the grade. The lowest of the first three tests are dropped. Fair tests.

Great at what she does.

If you take notes quickly or get the notes from someone else before the exams then you're pretty much set. Nothing tricky, but lots of scientific terms that you'll need to know. If you have any questions, she'll answer you.

she is very nice and passionate about her work will help you if you ask for it! if u do not study for the tests they can be tricky... but non the less if u take her i dont think that u will be disappointed :-)

she's very easy. just study and u'll do fine. she's very helpful and explains things very well and she's pretty straightforward.

Awesome teacher. She explains everything really well and will go over it as much as needed. Her tests are so easy if you take good notes and just study them the night before. Dont even bother to buy the book, she teaches straight from it so your notes will be exactly what is on the test...take her!

She is a very good teacher. If your going to psychology you really should take it with her. She gives 3 exams and a final. Out of the first 3 exams she drops the lowest grade.

great teacher and very helpful. the material is straight from the book which is good bec it reinforces what we learned in class. i recommend taking her class!

Very nice professor always tried to help you when ever she could. Really cares about her students definately take her!!

Her class is really easy. She drops the lowest grade, and the final is cumulative.She tries to make it as easy as possible.Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you attend on the regular you won't even need the book because the things she mentions in class is on the test.

My bad the finals are NOT cumulative

She's a great teacher. Explains things well. Is extremely fair in grading, gives more than you deserve. Three open book exams plus lab quizzes. She tries to make it interesting. Works with you because she wants you to pass with a good grade.

She is really cool! She explains the course very well. I Really enjoy her class!If you are having trouble in class she helps out too. The test aren't hard if you study from the notes and read the book. you wont have problems taking good notes because she explains the subject very well. You wont regret taking her class.

I LOVED THIS CLASS! Okay I admit, it can be a bit of a workload studying for these tests, it is a lot of information that you need to have memorized but the class is soo intersting that its not even a problem. Prof. Ackerman explains everything crystal clear and expects you to know what she taught you. And the matrial you learn in abnormal psych is

As long as you go to class,take good notes & read the book you should have no problem passing the class. Even though,I sometimes did not like the prof. attitude when I would ask a question after class. It is still a good class to take. This prof. explains the material very clearly & also tells u what u need to study for the test.

She's good to go. She makes a difficult course pretty easy. After a while she starts to look really cute. It is very important that you get the book as soon as possible and show up every single day for class on time because the course work moves quickly.

I took this class on the weekend and at first I thought the 3 1/2 hr class was going to take forever to end but after the first day with Prof. Ackerman it went by very quickly. She explains and explains until she is sure that you understood the material. I would love to take another class with her especially psych 213. She made this class soo easy!

I thought the 107 course was too easy and a waste of time but I will admit that as a teacher she teaches incredibly well.

As long as you have the exams from last semester, you'll do fine. I promise you.

She is extremely thorough and quite knowledgeable. I don't like the fact that she does not post notes on blackboard (like every other psych prof), and that she doesn't control the moronic questions from a couple of annoying students that take us off pace. Would def recommend

Not easy and she's pretty strict. She cares though--encourages students to come to her for help if we need it. I didnt do as well as in other psych classes, but she took a lot of time to help me study and do better after I bombed the 1st exam. Definitely don't take if you just want an easy A.

Awesome Professor! Best one I've had so far- I loved her so much i took two other classes she teaches and did well in them as well.

all these losers need to stop whining. I missed the last quarter of classes and still managed a B+. no DUH you gotta study, its not some stupid 101 class, but she isnt going to give you essays and homework. AMAZINGLY nice teacher, and personally as a psych major, im gonna try to take her class as much as i can

She's the best teacher I've had at QC, i'll take her any chance I get. She is very clear and very knowledgable. Her tests are always multiple choice, and simply listening to her lectures will get you a decent grade. Because of her love for the subject, she makes things very interesting.

Has such a passion for her topic, it's difficult to not find her class interesting. Will need to study for tests, but mostly from notes. If study and understand notes, should do fine in class. Very interesting and fun class

She is a really nice professor.. her tests are straight from the notes. Alot of people dont show up after the 1st week but you really should plus ull enjoy it

AMAZING PROFESSOR!! Provides students with powerpoint presentations. Come to class and take good notes and there will be no problem with receiving an A. I definitely recomment her!!!!

Great professor. Material is very interesting. She teaches with a passion and explains the material very clear. Take good notes. powerpoint presentations are provided. I wish there will be more professors like her! Definitely recommend!!

Great prof- extremely clear. Tests are very thorough but not tricky. Take good notes, study them and the slides and if you have time glance at the textbook but its not really necessary. Two pet peeves of hers- don't talk to your friends and don't cheat- strict on both. ppl gave her bad ratings because she wouldn't let them cheat... twisted.

BEST Prof EVER! She was very clear and helpful. She def knows her stuff and her exams are challeging... you MUST study!Take good notes and her office hours are very helpful if you have any questions. Best prof!

She's definitely better than the other psych professors. Very patient and willing to go great lengths to help students understand materials being taught. A great deal of work is needed on student's part to achieve an "A" in class. Overall, I think she's wonderful and I would definitely recommend her.

I completely agree with the comment below. She is a great professor for statistics, she explains the material to you until you get it and answers your question. Very kind and great professor. Highly Recommended!

Good professor, a bit picky, but pretty clear on the material. The class is boring, and if you dislike math, you will find the material challenging at times. She does her best to explain it and recommends tutoring/office hours often. 3 sets of exams, and final, really have to put effort in!

Excellent professor! Explains everything clearly. If you're looking for an easy A, you're not going to get it here. This is college, and she conducts the class as such. If you take good notes and study hard, you will do fine. Definitely recommend her; I got an A+.

I loved her class!! She is one of my favorite psych professors so far. Just go to class, pay attention and you will do good. Plus, the material is actually pretty interesting. I learned a lot in her class, and unlike many professors, she actually knows what she's teaching and how to teach it. It is not an easy A, but it is not difficult either.

Love Professor Ackerman. Lectures are so clear and tests are straight out of the notes. She is willing to help students when they need. If you take good notes and study you will do well

Great teacher! Class was interesting and the tests were perfectly fair as long as you come to class and study the material. You don't need the text book, everything is basically from her lectures, which are so clear and so easy to take notes. I would recommend her for any class!

Good professor. 3 tests on the lectures and notes. Fair questions. If you study and show up you'll get a good grade. Doesn't really open the floor for discussion though.

Not an easy class, very challenging material. I was not interested at all in the class when it began,however, she was brilliant at keeping me interested in statistics. She is not an easy instructor, and I really worked for my A+, but she made that grade possible with her teaching. Gives lots of extra credit as well. Great professor.

I loved her, she was very clear about what she expected from the beging and her grading system is awesome, counts the lowest grade only 20% second lowest grade at only 30% and the final exam at 45% she really does want her students to do well and it shows in her lectures, also the test are just multiple choice and she gives freebies on exams

Got a B. Very interesting topic, unfortunately her teaching is scattered as well as the book. Treats students like toddlers and she is extemely annoying. AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS; unless you want to be treated like a 3 year old. NEVER AGAIN! Got a B. Very interesting topic, unfortunately her teaching is scattered as well as the book. Treats stu

i agree.. she treats students like kids! she doesn't want to hear any opinion. hard class. she keeps going on & on & on!!!!

Great professor, very clear when she speaks. Textbook is not necessary, study your notes and you will do really well. I received an A+. Takes attendance.

Prof Ackerman is very good at what she teaches.Not an easy class,but she makes the lectures super interesting. Slides are posted 2 days before the exam, however I would recommend that you take good notes, attend each & every class,& listen carefully. If you are a person who likes to talk during class and text constantly,THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR YOU!

3 problem set exams (12% each), 3 multiple choice exams on concepts given same day as problem sets (5% each), cummulative multiple choice final (11%), 3 exams in the lab drops the lowest (13% each), homeworks due every class (6%), plus participation. attendance manditory.

3 problem set exams (12% each), 3 multiple choice exams on concepts given same day as problem sets (5% each), cummulative multiple choice final (11%), 3 exams in the lab drops the lowest (13% each), homeworks due every class (6%), plus participation. attendance manditory. must have txtbk

the class is very hard but the way she explains is amazing. very interesting class and she knows her stuff. loved the class :)

She was great! The class was by no means easy, but she taught clearly and if you pay attention in class and study you should do fine. There are 3 non-cumulative tests and she counts the better grades for greater percentage. Don't bother buying the book unless you won't be in the lectures. I would definitely take her again.

Prof. Ackerman is one of the best professors I have had at Queens College. She presents the material clearly and in an interesting way. I had the textbook but barely read from it. All you need to do to get an A is go to class, take good notes and study. The slides alone are not enough to do well! Make sure you take notes!

SHE IS THE BEST PYSCH PROF I'VE HAD IN QC! SHE MAKES CLASS EASY AND INTERESTING. SHE IS VERY APPROACHABLE. I'M TAKING HER AGAIN FOR PSYCH 221. YOU DONT NEED THE BOOK AS LONG AS YOU GO TO CLASS OR KNOW SOMEONE TO SHARE THE BOOK. TAKE GOOD NOTES! WHATEVER SHE COVERS IN LECTURE WILL BE ON THE TEST FOR SURE. SHE'S THE BEST YOU WONT REGERET IT.

Love this professor. her exams are little hard but if you attend all the classes and pay attention, you will get an A. she explains very well.

Great teacher! Knows how to teach the material and really engage her students. Makes it really interesting for anyone sitting in her lecture and test are pretty straight forward if you study. Deff recommend her.

she is a great professor. she explains everything slowly and in great detail.when it comes time for the test you will have everything in your notes to get a good grade. i took this class on Sundays, it was all day but i believe that it was easier then doing a little every day of the week. as long as you come to class and take good notes youll b gr8

Great class! helps to read the textbook and go to class.

She does a great job and taking complicated material and presenting it in a easy, clear way. I don't know if I would have done so well in the class if I took it with another professor. I got an A+ but worked hard for it (it is a 4 credit class). I also had her for lab which helps. Take her!!!! Great class!!!

She knows her stuff, her lectures are very informative. She explains the material clearly. 3 multiple choice exams. Recommended

She is the best lecturer I've ever seen. She's been teaching the course for a long time and the experience shows. The info she relays is clear and she lectures by looking at the students in the class like she's having a conversation with us, not by reading from a powerpoint like some professors. Was interested in class the whole time. Got an A.

Great professor! She made the class very easy! As long as you go to lecture, and keep up with the work, there is no reason not to get an A. her tests are exactly what she teaches in class! I would definitely recommend taking her! I got an A+!

Really easy professor!!! if you attend her lectures and take notess will you do great on her exams!! overall shes pretty easy and very interesting makes class fun.

Took her for 217 but she is muchhh easier for this class. 3 (not accumulative) tests that are are straight from notes, very straightforward. You have to study hard and know every detail though. She teaches straight from her slides but taking notes is really important- the tests aren't from the slides.

Great teacher. Explains everything really well, tests are clear and reflect the information taught. Her powerpoints are only an outline so you need to take notes. I'm taking her again next semester. You don't need the textbook.

This is the third time I taking her. Hands down one of the best professors QC has to offer. Very straightforward, very clear in what she wants and the test aren't that tricky as long you study and go to class.

An amazing professor! Her notes are very clear, even if you miss a class you can get her powerpoints online anyway. Tests are pretty easy. She is very understanding and always open to questions or explaining things further for you. Take her class if you can!

Excellent teacher. She explains things very clearly. There is a lot of information to take it, but her slides and lectures are where she gets most of her material from. I used the text book to look at some brain diagrams, that was about it. She also grades very fairly and offers extras points if needed.

Taking her now for 217 and 221. She's amazing!! Extremely clear during lectures and her exams are straightforward. I'm going to try to take as many classes with her as possible. And for people who said she wasn't helpful- a lot of people ask questions about exam policies, textbook reading, etc., but when you have a real question she will answer it

Her exams are very straightforward, from the power point slides. DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE IN CLASS! she really has eyes everywhere.

Prof. Ackerman is a great teacher. She teaches in a clear manner and will answer questions of students as long as they are not about the syllabus or too lengthy. She is helpful if you need assistance, and her tests aren't too bad either. I would definitely recommend her to others, but advise them that she goes through the material rather quickly

AMAZING PROF!! really explains topics well for students to understand. syllabus, people read your stuff! very straightforward her power points-helpful guide2kno what to study and just take ALOT of notes in class, I read the text book as well just to clarify missed noted but overall if you write down everything she says in class you should be good

Good Professor. She's a very fair teacher and her material is easy to understand once you pay attention. She's very clear and goes over the material if you need help. Her exams aren't hard. She gives 3 exams, 2 parts each. Part 1 is multiple choice and Part2 is long answer, open book. Grades are fair but you have to work for it.

Would not take more classes with her. Boring class but Nice teacher!!!

Dr. Ackerman is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She explains complicated material clearly and is willing to help if you are struggling. Her tests are straight from the material, so if you study you are prepared. The only way to possibly fail is to not take the tests (failure is nearly impossible). Wish she taught more classes!!

Go to class! The textbook does not help you as much as going to class. everything she says will be on the exams. Make sure to do all the online assignments. They are very easy (mainly asked what your opinion is on the topic). Its an easy 10 points towards your final grade!

wonderful teacher :)

(Lecture hall class) This class is great! Very interesting, sometimes a little boring. Dr. Ackerman teaches so clearly and at a great pace. Her teaching experience truly shows. Def has eyes everywhere. Drops lowest exam grade but not the final exam. 3 exams, final and 10 BB assignments super easy--5 mins tops to get it done. TIP: Always read instructions on tests. On 1 test it'll say something like "if you read this, writing this w.e she says on your scantron. And you'll get a point added

Very interesting! She makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on (so asks questions if your unsure) Very sweet. 3 exams, lowest gets dropped and a final. weekly easy assignments online that takes a few minutes. and 2 quizzes about the syllabus for extra points. read directions for the tests as well!

She is sweet! It's lecture course, but as long as you go to class take notes and copy slides, you will do well in the course. I would and have recommended her to other students.

A real educator in every sense. Lucky to be in her class.

Look here's the thing, shes a good teacher. Explains the material and makes sure it's clearly understood. What I just didn't find appealing was the fact that she, give or take 20mins, trying to explain an idea with over bearing examples that were similar. She's no bad professor, actually a good one. She just need to simmer down with her examples.

go to class and you will get an easy A

Dr. Ackerman is amazing at what she teaches. She explains the information crystal clear and is passionate with what she says. Keeps the class interested and you will actually want to listen to her. Tests are a bit detailed so need to take good notes and study. Overall she is a MUST! Wish she taught more courses!

She's a very good teacher and she makes the material easy to understand. The tests are very straightforward. The only thing is that her power points are very vague and its basically just an outline, so if you go to class and take good notes you will be fine. Attendance isn't mandatory but you need o be there for the notes.

Awesome. Super engaging and entertaining. Dr. Ackerman knows her stuff! Make sure to read the instructions on all her exams (3 plus a non accumulative final and she drops the lowest of the 1st 3) because sometimes she will sneak extra credit into them.

She's a great teacher.

I really enjoyed having her as a professor. Statistics isn't an easy subject but she tries her best to make sure students understand it. She offers extra credit on every exam. Anyone who complains about her, obviously doesn't do their own part of studying. TAKE HER!

Very educated. Clear cut. Makes you work for your grade.

Professor Ackerman is great! Always willing to help even makes youtube videos to help you understand material. She commits to her students and will free up time to help you. MC quizzes are tough, the open book problem sets are easy, lab is somewhat difficult (SPSS). However exams will always be worth 104-108 pts bc of the extra credit! )

does a really good job trying to get the student to understand. got an A+. one of the easiest class i've taken. To do well, go to class (didn't need the textbook), really pay attention, especially the first half of the semester because that's the foundation. Once you get that, the rest becomes really easy. take your time with the hw, it helps.

Dr. Ackerman is amazing! She really knows her stuff and is willing to help you. Her lectures are clear & organized. 3 Tests total(final is a regular test), which all have extra credit Qs. Counts higher test grads more than your lower test grades (highest: 34%, middle: 30%, lowest: 25%). Posts grades on blackboard the next day. Textbook not needed.

Shes an amazing teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed her class. She conveys the material very well and will spend time going over it with you if you didn't understand anything the first time. Would defiantly take again.

Loved this class! Grading criteria was clear and tests matched what we were told to expect on the first day. Would definitely take her again.

Absolutely great professor! So long as you pay attention in class & take good notes the tests are very easy. Her exams are all multiple choice (some questions only have 3 possible answers) and each have extra credit questions. She doesn't have much on her slides because she wants you to take notes on your own. Would take her again & 100% recommend

Best professor! Dr. Ackerman explains the material extremely well, and does not try to make it difficult or add tricks. Online hw is harder than the tests. Tests are straightforward, she grades fairly, and there is always extra credit. She reviews before each test. There is a cumulative final but it is not hard and she tells you exactly whats on it

One of few lecturers on campus that don't bore me to tears. show up, take notes, go over them, read slides. Taking own notes is vital since slides don't cover everything, but everything on her exams are from lectures. She gives bonus questions, you can drop lowest of 4 (not including final). Textbook unnecessary if you pay attention. Easy.

She's a very good teacher, I like her. I never took psych before, but the way she explained the concepts was clear. You don't even need to read the textbook or even show up to class. Just memorize the slides and you should be good. HW schedule wasn't too grueling. Although, you need 4 research credits for psych so start those as soon as you can.

Professor Ackerman is a great lecturer. In class, she went slowly and did a couple of examples per topic so that students could fully & clearly understand the material. However, she was absent multiple times for personal reasons and expected students to pick up the slack. I just self-studied, read the textbook and did well on the exams.

MUST TAKE!!!

best teacher i've had in college, goes in depth in her analysis of topics and covers every topic on the exam. have never had a teacher who explained ideas better than she did-- a must take! exams are straight forward if you know the material- spit back 2 points per question with a few extra!!!

I honestly completely disagree with everything said before. I thought Tsippa was an excellent teacher, by far the best I've had in my college career so far. She relays the information crystal clear, making it easy to write notes. There is no need for the textbook if you come to class and take notes. I really really enjoyed her class.

Maybe she has changed based on the past reviews, but I love her. Granted I can see blips of the issues others have pointed out, (I wouldnt call her warm and fuzzy),but none of the issues take away from her vast knowledge and ability to impart that knowledge to her students... doesnt joke often but if you catch one its usualy very funny.

Dr. Tsippa Ackerman is really nice and down to earth. She wants to teach the class at her pace for good reason - there is a lot of material to cover and she explains it best. If you read the textbook without her lectures - good luck. If you read the textbook after her lectures and do some of the practice problems you should definitely do well.

She's an amazing Lecturer honestly. YOU NEED TO SHOW UP TO CLASS to understand the material! I haven't used the textbook not once, because she explains everything very well and her what she says in her lectures are on the tests. Her ex are great and you NEED to write down everything she says to study. No reviews for tests though, but great!

I LOVE HER! I honestly don't get why she doesn't have great reviews, bc I really enjoyed her class. It's not a joke A psych class but if you just take notes & study what she says in class, you'll get an A or A+. The blackboard hw assignments take arnd 5 mins & are easy. She counts your highest grade the most & gives easy ec. & you actually learn

Professor Ackerman is great. Her lectures related heavily with the exams so pay attention to what she says. Her hw is simple and to the point. She was a bit frustrating at first with her younger son who would be in the background during the blackboard collaborate meetings and post things pretty late. Overall, her lectures were very interesting.