Martha Blackwelder - Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Professor: Martha Blackwelder

Department: Mathematics

College: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a sweet, aged lady. She does have her moments where she'll raise her voice when there's too much noise for her to concentrate. She's willing to answer any questions you have inside and outside of class. A few random attendance checks with learning catalytics. Lots of practice problems and quizzes. If you know how to solve for x, you'll live.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shes a sweet old southern lady. She moves fast through examples but does so many that you remember how to do them. Attendance is online so if you can't make it to class, have a friend send you the code. If you work the extra practice problems online, it will help you for the final and you get extra credit. do the practice tests before weekly quiz!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a super good professor. She explains things incredibly well and is by far the best professor for MAC1105. The practice and review online are really helpful and she's always available for review sessions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet lady. Do not be afraid to ask questions and seek help if needed. She is willing to help in any way possible. She is very understanding and as long as you pay attention in class you should do well. Homework and Quizzes are take home, online. Except for lab quizzes once a week.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The actual material is boring, but the professor really helps you learn it. If you don't go to class, the material can be hard to learn. There are so many homework quizzes but they are helpful for studying

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyday attendance. Can not leave early or will be called out in class. Quizzes every week. You need to study because she moves very quickly and doesn't really teach just does examples quickly. Try to avoid talking to her, she's very moody and always rude. Pay attention in class and buy the target book she suggests it helps

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• 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:

People don't like her because they don't know how to study. You take 3 quizzes a week which at times can be annoying, but she has ample office hour times and goes through the material thoroughly in lecture. If you show up to class and do the practice problems you'll be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have the option to take another professor do it. Blackwelder is not understanding and moves at a faster pace than other professors. Her lectures are very stressful as she calls out students and yells throughout the class. She made me not want to go to class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her during my first semester at FSU during the summer. I was really worried because I am not strong in math and never received good grades in high school. Ms Blackwelder changed my entire perspective - she set the foundation for the rest of my 4 years and to this day I really enjoy learning about math and I am receiving A's! Take her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor does not do a good job at explaining very difficult concepts and expects her students to keep up. Our quizzes rarely reflect what we have learned in class. She moves at an unbearably fast rate with a weekly lab quiz and several homework quizzes a week (also affecting your grade). I would recommend all students find a different prof.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I failed MAC 1105 the first time because the professor failed to teach me... But the second time with her, it was different. She really cares about the student and helping them with the material. She's funny, real, and she don't play. Show up to learn. Or fail.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If youre going to take MAC1105, definitely recommend Blackwelder. She gave so many opportunities for additional resources and help if you truly did not understand the material. I took MAC1105 the second time with Blackwelder and there was a significant difference in teaching methods than the first time. She is able to break down topics clearly

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cares about helping her students learn the material. 2 online homework quizzes week with 3 attempts each. 1 in class lab quiz a week. Would recommend!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I adore Blackwelder. She has been teaching this class for almost 30 years, so she knows her stuff. She will tell you exactly what is going to be on the quiz and the easiest way to solve it. She pads your quiz average by adding in attendance points as well as any practice points you encounter. The only thing is, she does not use Canvas to post grade

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor and is very clear about her expectations for the class. Homework and weekly quizzes prepare you for the tests. Attendance is required. This is not a class you want to skip because she does move pretty fast. Textbook not required you just print out packets and work on them in class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blackwelder does a really good job at teaching math. She is clear in explanations which makes this class simple. She offers plenty of help for struggling students and was very kind.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's very straightforward, knows what she's talking about, and doing practice problems outside of class and coming to class are really extra credit at the end of the day. She has that little old lady vibe and it makes for funny moments throughout the semester. Highly recommend if you can get her class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher who thoroughly explains each objective step-by-step. There are 2 weekly homework quizzes, 1 weekly lab quiz, 3 exams, and the final. The amount of effort you put into this class is how much you will get back. You cant expect to get an A if youre confused yet dont take advantage of the practice site and her help hours.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do to do well is show up and pay attention. She makes it clear about the grading expectations and she also offers help sessions.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's great, just make sure you go to class and pay attention and you will get great grades. Show you care, and she will do the best for you.