Betty Wong - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Betty Wong

Department: Mathematics

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH26
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

very tough grader and so much homework. If you take her class make sure to only take this one and no other class because if you work and go to school you will not pass. She makes you feel dumb for asking questions that she thinks you should already know. Her test are way harder than any test Ive ever taken. Good luck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you are going to pursue a Ph.D in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and you scored a 5 on the AP Calculus exam, then you will pass. For the average person, don't take her class. She will ruin your transfer GPA to a UC. She goes too fast and does not explain concepts. Insanely hard tests and homework. She does not curve.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

bad idea, turn around while you still can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy Dr. Wong's class one bit. I found her to be condescending, confusing, tough and unapproachable- all things that you don't want in a difficult class. She often (everyday) got confused during her own lecture and couldn't complete the problems SHE put on the board. Student's often had to help her solve the problems! Do not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH28
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Maybe it's because I didn't study hard, but I do not like her, she doesn't cares about students too much, and she always get lost what she is talking in class, sometimes couldn't find an answer. She is a mean teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH28
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the class to transfer to USC. If you study really hard and have some natural intelligence you can get an A but you will most likely end up with a B. Lectures are not very organized and she often gets confused while explaining homework projects. 3 tests plus a midterm with quizzes once every 2 weeks and daily homework

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very helpful, sometimes confusing with material, quizzes are easy, exams aren't difficult as everyone else said if you effort to study

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, but she is pretty condescending when you ask questions. Quizzes are really simple- based off homework questions. Now, for the exams. There's not enough time to complete the SUPER INTENSE problems. I usually have enough time to double check my work on exams, but I didn't even have time to run through the exam once! I do not recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER she is HORRIBLE she doesnt know how to teach she gets stuck in most of the problems and tells you try it at home. Not recommended at all. She gives the hardest exam that i am 100% sure she doesnt know how to solve them herself.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH7
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a challenging professor. She gives examples in class and does the work, she'll answer questions on the hw. However, her test questions are hard, she really wants her students to think. Going to her office hours helped me a lot! It is not an easy A, however if you work really hard in the class, then an A is possible!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't judge a book just by looking at the title. She is not that hard in my opinion. I didn't do well in her class because I didn't put effort. However, if Ive done all homework and studied, getting an A wouldve been easy. She teaches fast, and she tries to cover every detail as much as possible. I got a bad grade, but my mind in math became shaper

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

prof. wong isnt great, but she does. For those who dont like math i suggest you take a different professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Who are those people that write that she is patient and what do they smoke? I had an A in Math 2, (I am an A student overall, smart), but Wong is not a good teacher, period. Impatient when you ask her questions, expects you to basically know calculus already and her exams are much harder than the homework or text book probs. Do not take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH2641
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

class was a pain but I passed with a B, good luck you will need it

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: B2578
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is helpful. but her offers a lot of problem in her exams. To get high score inher classes, you need to think and write very quickly in exams. Also, she requires us do a lot of homework, and i think it is worth. The tutoring classes are very helpful too!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard hard hard professor. expects u to know material from 7th grade and will take off points on exams even if u got the calculus part right. nice teacher but hard

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SEVENMATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A great professor. Teaches very well. Do your homework and revise. You will get an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

if you like math or will be major in math. You should definitely choose her. She explains very well and is patient to answer your questions. However, if you want to get A, you must work very hard. I got A since I work hard. So you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AFE1324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very helpful. I can tell she is one of the best prof. in SMC. She isn't that hard. Guess many commenters are a bit lazy.. But other professors are not easy too. Put some effort, then you will be all right. I got 96.7% for the final. I can do it.Then you can.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy A. Requires you to use all of your previous math knowledge. Gives out exam reviews and goes over them but is an extreme harsh grader. You need to do hw each day. Do not take if you have a heavy schedule.