Lori Maloney - Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Lori Maloney

Department: Mathematics

College: Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best math classes I have ever taken. She is extremely helpful in and outside of class. Answers back on emails almost right away and is available for office hours. She does give homework for practice but it is never graded and she does give pop quizzes every once in a while for 10pts. The grade is test heavy, so make sure to study.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! She truly cares about her students and gives extra time on exams and lots of help if you ask. She's funny and silly at times, but serious about her subject. It is a tough class, but she works with students. Wish I'd taken her earlier.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Maloney is ok. I don't like the way that she teaches the class. She gives you very general examples.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

7 open note, open book, open neighbor pop quizzes. Doesn't make fun of you if you're very confused. Likes students who learn from mistakes and others peoples questions. Be curious! She works hard to create worksheets that reflect homework and get you ready for tests. She will not hold your hand through the tough stuff- have self-motivation!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't grade homework, but don't be fooled! If you're skipping homework, classwork is tedious and confusing. The lecture includes working out problems similar to the most recent homework, and then introducing topics in a realistic way. She likes to mix in old problems with new, so your brain is always stretching its capacity for recall. 3 exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

math is her first language; but gives very general examples of how to work through even the most basic calculus problems in a way that someone that has never seen calculus before. also gets off topic, often- leaving you even more confused by the end of class. does not collect homework, but MUST do if you intend on learning intro calc.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. First week, make friends and study groups, they help so much. Do all the homework although you don't turn it in, it helps. We got notecards for every test and had 4 projects that were turned in for "homework grade." Attendance does affect your grades, she drops after 3 missed classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH335
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Homework isn't mandatory, but if you don't do it you'll feel like you've missed a day or two of class because she expects you to have done the homework and moves on to the next topic. You have 8 chapters, 4 tests and a midterm and final. You get a notecard on the final but not on the others. Make a good group and this class won't be too bad.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher has a very clear way of explaining things. Although homework is optional, I would recommend doing it because the only things that are graded in her classes are the tests. All around Ms. Maloney is a good teacher and I would definitely recommend taking her classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first I wanted to drop. But I gave her a chance and i'm glad I did. Lori is a great teacher, but just has a weird way of teaching. She has a different teaching method than most teachers, but when it comes it test time, she gives a good review and makes sure students know what to expect. She adjusts her tests and material based on student feedbk

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Maloney is great and kind teacher. She really wants everyone to be excited about math and she makes it actually easy. She goes over homework questions and her exams are fair. She is very enthusiastic about the material. She will always find time for her students. If you are not good at math and want to understand it - take her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

Professor Maloney is the absolute best math teacher I've ever had! She instills confidence in her students and is very thorough. I love her sense of humor and her passion for math, it's so infectious! I can't wait to take her next semester!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH335
• 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:

Professor Maloney is the best! She is so nice and is the most approachable and helpful math professor I've ever had. Always willing to go over anything that you need help with. We had a study guide and review day before each exam. Exams were graded fairly. Homework assignments were optional (not graded).Would definitely take a class w/her again!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH335
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I cannot say enough good things about Professor Maloney. I took her for Algebra 2 and for Trigonometry. She was fantastic in both classes. Her class isn't crazy easy, but if you attend and do all your homework you will do great. She gives reviews for every test which is super helpful. I HIGHLY recommend her!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STATS300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. She allows you a full page of notes front and back on all 3 of the tests. Gives occasional pop quizzes but they were usually open book open classmate, so they were easy. Homework isn't collected and the class itself was pretty chill. Lots of group/partner work so that was chill as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok awesome teacher! She is hilarious and approachable. The only thing that sucks is if you do NOT come to her with what you don't understand there is a good chance she wont go over it in class. First two tests were easy the last was really hard and she spent barely any time on it in class. It was very unclear what to study even with our studyguide

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Explains really well. She is a good teacher for people who aren't good at math. She is very nice and SO FUNNY

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She tries to make class interesting and tells old corny jokes to keep the class mood light. Teaching style can be a little confusing because she will teach multiple ways to achieve the answer. Tests seemed brutal however she gives a lot of partial credit for work. But if you go to class and pay attention and do the homework you should do great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher! I had stared a STATS class the semester before but had to drop. When I took Lori's class everything I didn't understand before made sense! She really wants you to be involved and active in the learning process and she wants you to understand WHY you are doing what you are- not just when to use what formula. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She grew on me as the semester went on. Shes a funny laid back hippie woman that is extremely friendly and willing to help, gives good explanations. Always open for questions. Not a finicky tough grader but the class is not easy. She really encourages students to work together which I liked. First math class that I had fun in.