Rosalee O' Mahony - College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Professor: Rosalee O' Mahony

Department: Mathematics

College: College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH12O
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rosalie taught me Math120 and the experience was beyond expectation. She was caring and helpfull. She said once, "I want my little start to shine ". Thanks to the good math fundations that she planted on me, I ended up at UC Berkeley. Desappointedly, when I came back to CSM to talk to her and say thank you, she was very rude/ insipid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor is a very tough grader with everything. She is very specific about how she wants answers to show, in other words it's not enough to have a number but an explanation too. Participation is mandatory. She'll call on a student and give them only three seconds to answer before she calls someone else. Her feedback can be personally hurtful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Come to class every day! Do the homework, read the book, and stay caught up! If you put in the effort (or slack off), she will notice! She will grill you, call your name, and have you do problems on the board to keep you on your feet. One of the best professors who really cares and knows how to teach!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If math isn't your strongest subject AVOID TAKING HER!!! I would recommend you to take it with someone else who has more patients & respect for their students. You basically have to do everything her way and can be very rude towards you if you aren't getting the material right away. I wouldn't take any class of her's ever again!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Unless you want to be treated like a middle schooler. The first day of class consisted of her yelling at every student who walked in late (even by a minute) and giving out unsolicited death glares. Unapproachable, plays favorites, and beware - she may just decide she doesn't like you (even if you didn't do anything). AVOID.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is the worst math professor I have ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 241
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is strict. You will have hw almost every day. Weekly hw due on Monday, Online hw for every single lesson in each ch., quizzes every 2 weeks or so, tests every 2-3 weeks, Final is 30% of grade. Calc 241 is naturally hard. Dedicated teacher, quick grading, ask for help, READ THE BOOK. If she calls you out in front of the class, don't feel bad.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well she's only nice when you're on top things.. But once you're behind on things, she's really mean. She meticulously grades each homework problem. Her explanations are really confusing! I basically learned the material myself. Tests are aren't that bad though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's the worst professor I've ever had, and I am an A student and getting A's in her class so far. But I pretty much had to learn the material myself. I don't bother paying attention to her. She's useless and full of herself. Calls you out to recite all the time as if she's doing a good job and embarrasses you if you can't answer. Just stay away.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• 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:

I don't like her. She was great in the beginning... then she began to pick on me for no real reason. I asked for help on a problem once, she gave me the wrong formula. She honestly has no idea what she's doing at the board because she's always making mistakes. Also, tests aren't accounted for answers, but for process. JUST AVOID HER!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• 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:

Yes, she demands respect in class, but she is very easy to work with. Talk to her a little, come into the math lab every once in a while and you will pass math. Especially if math is not your strong suit, work with her and she will let you slide a little bit if you make mistakes on exams. One of the best professors I've ever had.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CAL4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By reading the comments, she has not change since 1987 when I had her for Calculus 4 (vector calculus). Yes, she had her favorite students and she was biased toward them and allowing them make mistakes on exams and still get a good grade. I heard she later became the Mayor of Burlingame. Good for her. She was confusing and made mistakes often.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• 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:

She is a nice elderly lady but she does play favorites. She expects homework turned in each day and grades it based on random problems.Be on time and polite- you will not be singled out. She points out students who do poorly on tests and assigns them to a work group with A+ students. Makes you feel bad if you do poorly in her class. demands respect

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Here's a fair review of her class. I received a B in this class. My best advice is go to her in the math lab and work with her. She will do everything to help you out, plus you'll get on her favorites list. ;)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE! Not only does she give you homework everynight, she is extremely rude. She will call you out in front of the whole class for stupid reasons. She makes mistakes while explaining stuff, but if YOU dare make a mistake she will go crazy. She is just old and bitter. Stay away.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oh my god she is mean! She yells at people for looking out the window during class, singles people out if they don't do well on hw and tests, makes people cry, has an icy stare, glares at people if they're late OR IF THEY GET UP TO GO TO THE BATHROOM! You get picture. I mean she will help you, but be prepared to get yelled at. ALOT!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.O'Mahony was definately not an easy teacher. There's hw every night, wasn't very patient, could be rude to her class sometimes, and definately had her favorites and made it obvious. Although, she certainly is knowledgable about the material. If your completely serious about math, whole heartedly serious, take her. You'll be able to pass any other math class, guarenteed. Make sure to try to do all the hw neatly & correctly & pay attention in lecture.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• 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:

Stay Away. Very hard class and i love math and have gotten A's in previous math classes. She speeds through material, tons of hw every night, can barely understand her, and can be rude. especially if you don't know something.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wish someone would have told me this old lady is the MAYOR of Burlingame. It explains why she's so god**n strick about everything. She takes attendance everyday and assigns HW every night. Take only if you like doing tons of busy work and having to show up to all classes to get a decent grade. Not fun, and I like math.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH210
• 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:

Shes a really nice elderly lady and wants everyone to do well. her heart is in the right place but she does speed through chapters, hw every night, and doesnt sufficiently go over the material. if you have taken calc before you will prolly like her. if not, i recommend finding another teacher because she goes too fast