Melanie Forbes - Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

Professor: Melanie Forbes

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I definitely recommend this prof! I took a placement test(with some help��) and placed into this course. Believe me when I say Im not good at math, and I passed this class easily. She gives exam reviews that are similar to the exams. She wants you to pass. Gives extra credit if you do all your homework. Also lets you do retakes if you attend clas

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I ever had. she is so smart and knowledgeable !!! she would let you retake the quizzes if you don't get an A in them. You would be dumb if you don't get an easy A in this class!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She records her lectures>review easily. She has good technologies>easily follow. The real tests are similar to the test samples she provides>easy. There are some incorrect results from her key answers for the test samples>beware of that. She sometimes doesn't know what she's doing (extra steps for solutions). She doesn't know all the knowledge.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MA108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Melanie is one of the best math teachers at GRCC. She works with her students to make sure they are doing well. Outlines the homework, records lectures and test reviews. Allows retakes on only the portion you missed. She is always willing to help, and breaks it down for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Melanie was the best math teacher I have ever had. She is so clear with her lectures and goes through everything in detail multiple times to make sure you really understand it. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MA108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A truly wonderful teacher. She gives so many options on how she grades material and so many second chances that there is no excuse to not get an A in her class. tests, homework, projects are allowed many second chances. All lectures have an outline provided for note taking as well as being recorded for student reference.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she is the best , she's very clear and shows a lot of examples. She also records lectures from the day and posts them to blackboard so you can go back and watch any topic over again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved Prof Forbes! The class is overall extraordinarily easy, and she gives a lot of extra credit. You don't have to go to class to pass (you do get points taken away if you don't go) because she puts all of the classwork online in video format. She is a very nice lady too, I would definitely recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's an amazing math teacher. She helps anyone understand the material. You should show up for credit. She does post lectures online for help and test review which is awesome. She's a very great teacher to understand. I would recommend for anyone taking a class with her for math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• 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 professor I have ever had at GRCC. If I could, I would take another math just to be in her class. She is so very helpful and took time out of her busy schedule to help students like myself who are not very good at math. She also provided very helpful online material AND plenty of extra credit opportunities. She rules!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You could tell she really cared whether her students learned. She went out of her way to help us understand the material & lets you retake all your tests along with extra credit for doing your homework. She is not only a great professor but an amazing person HIGHLY recommend!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Forbes loves math and you can tell. I took her class for pre-calculus and while the homework is difficult at times, she offers at least half of her class to answering questions. She gives practice tests that are carbon copies of her actual tests, so there are no surprises.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had. She is so clear on what you need to do to do well and is so helpful. She wants you to learn and is excited about it. Would recommend her to everyone and anyone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MA107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome experience

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Ready to help you succeed! Super nice! Gives extra credit for homework, gives review guide, goes over test before you start, records every classposts on bb, gives like 3 partner questions to do at the end of class for participation points so you have to stay until the end to get credit for that. Very Very helpful. She's awesome!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• 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:

Forbes is a great teacher, she's very clear and shows a lot of examples. She also records lectures from the day and posts them to blackboard so you can go back and watch any topic over again, it's really convenient and above and beyond what other teachers I've had have done. If you can take a class with her, definitely do!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MA107
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is such an adorable lady. I am so happy I received her as a teacher. She is extremely helpful and very friendly. She's almost like a friend instead of a teacher. You can tell she cares about her students. Plus she gives candy during test and emails you saying good job if you received an A on her tests!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MA107
• 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:

Mrs. Forbes was the best math teacher I think I've ever had. She goes over everything that will be on the tests! She posts test reviews online that are exactly like the test. She also makes sure everyone has an understanding of what she's teaching before moving on. Please take her if you get the opportunity. Awesome lady!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MA131
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Wonderful!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MA107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommended Professor.If you're really struggling with Math, well, she's gotta be your BEST choice, you won't regret.A very helping teacher too.