Betty Weiss - West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Professor: Betty Weiss

Department: Mathematics

College: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

very nice and very easy a !! posts all of her notes online, to study for a test just do the problems on the notes. also go to her office hours if you need to !! she's seriously the best.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ALG103106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very good teacher. Presents the information well and will work with you if you have scheduling conflicts or emergencies come-up. Very approachable too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I never took a math class until I started college my math 103 teacher was harder for me to comprehend then Betty and she's my 106 teacher she explains things in extreme detail so you understand the material she doesn't go too fast and expect everybody to know what she's talking about she is a very good teacher and makes it easy to learn

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the worst in person teachers I've ever taken. She would spend class barely introducing new concepts, would talk more about their history than how to use them. No examples at all. Class grade average was in the gutter so I wasn't the only one who had issues. She has great online material though. Passed by teaching myself off that, not class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took her class for 106 and she was very knowledgable. She doesn't make students feel incapable, she is understanding and there to help you when you need it. Wish she taught stats.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH00D
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If I can have her for all of my math classes I wouldn't hesitate. She is very clear and easy to be understood.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Betty is an amazing articulator. I have always despised math, but after being in her class, it's one of my favorite classes! She is always on time, and organized. She gives lots of examples and opportunities to practice in class. She provides practice quizzes and tests that are super helpful. If math is your weakness, this is the teacher you want.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed this class very much. I dislike math so I am heavily dependent on my instructor to see me through and Ms. Weiss delivered me from my lack of natural talent for math. Very methodical explanations in the classroom setting and if you can access her during office hours, the one on one tutoring is second to none.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

she doesnt know how to explain things, me and my friend that took this class basically had to teach our selves.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH19
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

3rd class taken with Betty. Disappointed with discrete b/c she had multiple occurrences of putting tough problems on the tests where only one student answered correctly (leaving everyone with minus 12 points). (longish) HW due every class (1-2 sections), 3/4 tests , and final. no extra credit but you can re-do hw for full credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I was kind of disappointed with her class after reading many good reviews. Shes really nice and laid back, but shes not very clear in explaining and speaks so quiet is hard to hear her (sit on the 1st chair!). I felt she didnt worry at all if most students weren't understanding a topic and would just keep on moving forward with the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Weiss explains mathematical concepts much more clearly than other math professors I've taken! She breaks them up, step-by-step. There is a LOT of review in her higher math classes, so you may find that boring. She also manages to incorporate cool proofs and math ideas/discoveries that most other profs don't do! Take her!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Shes a great teacher, helps you and clearly explains the problems, sometimes they get a bit tedious but we had over 15 people on the waitlist ontop of her normal class, her test arent hard as long as u do the hw completely and go over it, you should always do the review even if it isnt graded it helps alot, though you should definitely pay attentio

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH19
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is awesome teacher. Always willing to help. There are three test and a final . Final is hard but tests are straight forward.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Betty is such an amazing professor. She makes Calculus II a breeze just because of the way she teaches: clear and slow (in a good way). Her tests are not tough at all. If you can do the homework, you can certainly ace the test! I can't stress how amazing she is. There is a reason why there were 15 students on the wait list for her math 3b class :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH19
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Clear lectures with lots of examples for homework, 3 hw dueweek but can be long and tedious. Grades selected problems. Redos on all hw. Test every two - three weeks on 5 sections. Tests are long, but study the homework probs that are graded, lecture examples, and review and you be able to ace. Super nice & always there to answer any question

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH4C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Nice, clear, straightforward. good teacher and I would take her again. She is a fair grader and you'll probably get an A or B if you study. lot of HW but make the time commitment (Chegg helps) Only complaint is she needs to create new exams instead of using reusing past exams, and just post old exams online for students to study off.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Super chill teacher and attendance policy (there is none). Helpful if you need it, clear class, and gives study guides for every single exam (awesome and a great help). I suck at math (i've failed a few classes), but passed this easy. Don't get left behind on homework though, they are due every day I believe.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Betty is VERY generous about extra credit. HW online (WebAssign). If you are having trouble with a topic she will give you an extension on the HW, always availible for office hourstutor center. VERY helpful and smart. Tests are equivalent to HW, if not easier. She won't give the hardest ?'s. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH19
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Can teach, learned a ton, though hardish exams. Very Aceable if you commit. Clear and to the point lectures, room for curiousity and questions.