She is very tough and very demanding and extremely honest(she will tell you how it is); but she knows math very well and is willing to help you understand the material to the best of her ability.

She is EXTREMELY tough and she thinks she's the greatest math mind of all time. But she is very nice and will help you with any problems if you ask her for help

Lair's teaching style is thorough. She is very particular when it comes to evaluating problems (i.e. proper notations and solving technique). Review your Algebra and Trig, since Calculus based on these principles. Use the Mathlab for help. She will help you, but you must ask.

She is very particular when it comes to grading, but if you show up to class and make an effort, she's not as bad as people claim to be. Don't be lazy in a higher math course!

Liar is very meticulous with the mathematical syntax. She moves fast, but will slow down for students. She assigns about 70-100 problems a week for notebook due before tests. Attempting them gives you full credit (plus they're odd). She gives five homework problems a week. Her class is hard.

Mrs. Lair was a very good instructor, and both extremely helpful and clear in her teachings. She also has a relatively good sense of humor - and would take another class by her; though she can give out lots of homework...but it made me a better student!

good teacher, but there is a lot of homework.

LEARN the material to pass her class. Procrastinators/Bad attendance people will fail. Roughly half my class failed. The material is hard; you just have to be harder. Lair has pop-up quizzes (so if you miss class, there goes your grade) and BRUTAL exams. Two hours a day of studying should get you by. This class is truly a test for anyone.

If you pass her class, you definally know the material at the end. Prepare to work in this class. Favorite quote of hers that made me laugh, *while assigning homework* "This should keep you out of trouble this weekend" *evil laugh

Lair's tests are very difficult, and you get a lot of time-consuming homework. Her grading is very strict; any missing notation or unclear steps will be punished with points taken off, even if you get the correct answer. She is willing to meet with students and help them, but be prepared to put a lot of effort into the class.

Mrs. Lair is very organized and precise in her lectures. She cares very much about her students and will do almost anything to help them pass, while maintaining her high standards.

GREAT Teacher, alot of homework but it makes you learn it. Can explain different ways so student understands. Is helpful and understanding as long as respectful. Wants her students to pass and get A's. Helped a student that wasn't in her class. She cares.

On several occasions, I had to stop by her office for help, and she gladly helped me. She even called me later one night because she couldn't answer one of questions right away. She'll make sure you know your math and can apply it.

AWESOME professor !!! She's very organized, and percise with her lectures. Gives a TON of homework but it helps you learn the subject better. She's a tough grader (don't leave out any notation or steps... not even small ones), but it just makes you that much better at math :) If you really want to LEARN the class you're taking, then take her.

I took Lair for Calc 2 and 3. She is NOT an easy teacher, but you will know the material when you're through. I highly recommend her. The lectures are clear and precise, and she will always stop to help. She is an extremely tough grader, but I think its fair. If you want to understand calculus, take her, but be prepared to work.

It's a really hard course, and she is a VERY tough grader. You have to make sure that you have your equal signs in the right place and everything or she'll take off. But if you disagree with her grading, she'll listen to your case and sometimes change the grade, so she's pretty fair! REALLY nice lady; very willing to do what she can to help you.

I was terrified of taking this class because I suck at Math. If you are willing to work on it, Ms Lair will work with you. She really is one of the best math teachers that I have EVER had. She is kinda weird though...but it's a funny weird.

Awesome teacher, scrumptious eye candy!! Hard worker til the very end.

If you're serious about learning and understanding the material, this is a great teacher. She's very patient and never makes you feel stupid for asking ANY question. Always thorough with her answers. She explains the material so it is easy to understand. A lot of homework , but its necessary if you want to do well. Good sense of humor.

If you can't remember absoulutely everything you have ever learned in math...don't take her. She is the hardest math teacher I've every had, and I'm majoring in math. She expects a little too much. She doesn't except anything late-nothing. and she relies on your book to help you more than her notes.

She is one of the best math teachers I have ever had. She is a tough grader, but it is for my own good. I would take her again in a heartbeat. She explains the material really well.

I thought she was overall a great teacher. SHe was very strict at grading but she gave great extra credit opportunities when needed. If you want to learn the material i suggest her!

Do not sign up for any of her classes even if you can't get into any other math class. Her tests are made up of the most difficult homework problems. She will take off points for the stupidest things...You will regret taking her class. Over half of my class has dropped!

Spends way too much time writing definitions on the board. Incredibly harsh grader. You have to review material before it's lectured to understand during class. At least she does have a good sense of humor...

Be prepaired to WORK. She will teach but you must WORK.

Vickie Lair is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She lectures very clearly, grades a lot of homework, and is VERY fair and honest in all she does. Someday, I would like to be a teacher just like her.

Vickie Lair is an excellent teacher. She is the best one I have had here at Sinclair so far. She is a tough grader, but very fair. I would recommend her to anyone.

Mrs. Lair is a very good teacher. She is always willing to help when asked. She might have a bad reputation with people who are not willing to work and who like to blame the teacher for everything, but she really is an awesome teacher. She is one of my favorite teachers. I like a challenge. I really learned a lot of math from her.

Mrs. Lair is a very nice lady who teaches very well. I worked very hard in her class and it paid off. She explains things very clearly and is always ready to answer your questions if you ask. Vickie Lair will make sure that you learn the material. I highly recommend her.

Mrs. Lair is an excellent teacher. She explained Calculus very well and taught us how to read the book. I loved her! She is very fair and works really hard to help you learn the material. I would take her as a teacher again any day.

Mrs. Lair was not nearly as bad a teacher as some students have told me. I really learned a lot from her. If you study hard, you will get a good grade. Most of all, you WILL know the material after having her as a teacher. I am SURE that I will be successful in my next class after having had her.

Mrs. Lair is a very good teacher. Some students told me not to take her because she grades harshly. I didn't find that at all. I did very well in the class because I studied hard and was rewarded for my efforts. You WILL learn mathematics from Mrs. Lair. I am sure that in my next class I will have a "heads up" on the other students.

Ms. Lair is a wonderful teacher. Yes, she is very picky about how she grades, but she tells you from the beginning exactly how she is going to grade things. You can really tell she absolutely loves math and hopes to give all her students the best math knowledge that she can. Study hard, do your work, you will be fine in her class.

I think Ms. Lair is a great teacher. I have noticed that the people in my class that do not like her, are lazy. They don't put the time and effort needed to lear math. She takes the time to explain everything if you do not understand. You just have to ask for help to get it. Great teacher that gets a bad rap.

Mrs. Lair is a great teacher and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She does grade harshly, but she explains what she expects from you from day one. This class moves very fast so you really do have to spend the 2+ hours outside of class studying. If you study and do your homework and ASK for help, you'll do just fine.

she was a very hard teacher and grader in the past. this is my second time taking a class with her and this time she has eased up a bit compared to what she used to be. taking a class with her is definitely challenging and u should not take her if your not ready to work... as long as you stick with it you will pass and she helps you if u go see her

Stay away whatever you do. She takes points off for the craziest things. If you are looking to get a for sure A or B then do not take her. Not a lot of homework, but her grading will make you lose points left and right.

She is GREAT! I loved her. She is always very helpful and explains things extremely clearly.

Be prepared to cram a lot of information into a short period of time. Be vigilant with your homework and pay attention to the way she writes out the answers to example questions on the board. I recommend writing everything down and taking time to absorb it later!

Knowledgeable. Unique grading methods. Work must meet very high standards. Correct answers must have proper work to receive full credit. Sometimes condescending, but humorously. Good lectures, but banal. Ensures preparedness for calculus. Reviews exam material. Must work diligently to receive A. Math nerds will get an A. Recommended with caution.

She was a hard grader but she always explained what was deficient clearly. The homework was not extremely long, except on a few instances. She had trouble with a new book this quarter, but she graded us less harshly where she knew we would have troubles. Her lecture often differed from the book, but her lectures were in-depth and explanatory.

Mrs. Lair turned out to be a great teacher. She seems scary but DO NOT be afraid to ask her questions. Her homework is tough but will help you in the long run if you plan on going any further with math. She was more than willing to meet with me outside of class.

I think one of the pitfalls reviewers of Lair fell into was not going to see her or staying a few minutes after class to ask questions. She looked scary & set tough rules, but when talked to, she relaxed many of the rules & was very helpful. Her class is par for the course, its math & requires work out side of class to pass, o look for it.

Mrs. Lair is the best math teacher I have ever had. She is VERY organized with her lecture notes and explains things very clearly. She is willing to help whenever a student asks a question. However, you must be prepared for the class. If you don't know the prerequisite material for the course, you are in big trouble. Be responsible!