Annette Squires - Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Professor: Annette Squires

Department: Mathematics

College: Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

If you keep up with the book and listen to her lectures in-class the class itself won't be difficult. She goes through many examples and drills the mechanics of solving problems step-by-step which is helpful. The study guides for the exams did not always match with the exam itself but she usually explicitly said what would be on the exam in-class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Squires is a very intellectual and informed professor when it comes to giving lectures. Fast. She is a review based teacher so if you do not put in the time to know the information you will not pass. Curves most tests. Loved her straight to the point. I passed!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Squires is very different from other professors at Palomar. She doesn't want her students to do well. She laughs at students and make them feel they know nothing. Her lectures are just memorized by her. She wants students to fail clearly. All other professors at Palomar want their students to pass except her. Insane amount of homework!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I dont understand what she teaches, she is too fast. I want to pass, I am heavily dependent on outside resources to pass this class. She doesnt seem to care even when I tried to tell her that. There is no way to earn any extra credit. Homework is extremely hard and time-consuming.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very good teacher. Her teaching skills are awesome. I understood every chapter i learned from her. Her grading criteria is very clear though you have to earn it. Not an easy A. She understands every students problem and help them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This woman is incredibly intelligent, and will help you succeed if you ask her for help! She gives you different outlets in which to reach her should you have questions and will clarify any confusion. If you study hard /ask questions, you can get an A! Her grading is flexible, and if you are focused and do the homework, it will be easy to succeed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the best Math Professors I've had. Lectures are too fast sometimes, but she wants students to let her know when to slow down. Encourages asking questions. Has group practice problems to ensure understanding. Can be an easy grader. Lots of homework; however, it helps with learning formulas. She was an Engineer on the Space Shuttle!

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She genuinely does not care whether or not you understand it so you really have to try hard to get everything. I got an A but I am doubtful there were many who did. She teaches with her back continually to the class and blocks the board most of the time. All in all I did fine but I put in the effort. Based considerably on exams alone, so so well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really don't know why Squires has such a low score here. Everyone I know who has taken her loves her as much as I do. She takes time to make sure we understand the material. I always look for her teaching other classes I can take, because I learned a ton from her. She made Calculus click for me!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is definitely challenging, but she is overall a good professor that is willing to help if you are willing to put in the work. She is also pretty flexible with office hours and homework due dates etc.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Squires is good about explaining everything thoroughly and doesnt go over to much every class. Yes she does give a lot of homework but is very lenient on when its due. Study guides are really reflective of the tests so if you understand those youll do just fine. Shes really nice and will help you if you ask but be prepared to work

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most dry and monotone teachers I've ever had. She has her ten year so she has no care left for her job. Tons of homework, grades tough and doesn't care if you don't understand. Only take her if you must

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH15
• 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:

Terrible terrible professors. By far the worst I have ever taken. Her due dates are terrible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH15
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Way tooo many asignments and an insane work load per week/day even during spring break. I took this class to review I had an A in high school in this class and had to drop Squires class because of the work load. Doesn't let you do any extra credit and explains nothing and could care less about your issues..

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

terrible teacher. Literally does not teach. only reads from book. Test areas at the beginning but gets extremely difficult towards the end. If you do good the first two test you'll be fine. worst and most boring teacher I ever had!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has an unbelievably BAD attitude that's for sure. Don't expect to be able to ask many questions at all without receiving attitude. She does explain things well, but only the first time so pay attention! Doesn't grade hw very hard. Requires 16 hours in the math lab (actually helped me) Also has easy in class participation worksheets 2x a class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was the nicest professor I have had but her grading depends too much on 100pt exams and only 5pt homework's.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Once you understand her teaching style, easy A. Her lectures are full of examples. Quizzes at the end of every section, bit of homework, and 4 tests (she drops your lowest score). Throughout the semester she opens ups a little more and will interact more with the class. I would take her again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher Ive ever taken in my entire life. She teaches with her back to the students and covers up the board so your left confused when she finally gets out of the way and she doesnt answer questions. Super test heavy. Laughs at students when they ask questions. DO NOT TAKE HER. Ive never had such an awful semester and its all because HER

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH50
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The testing for this class is very heavy. 100pts a test and there are 4 tests. The homework is 5-15pts. There are not many pts. Not good if your bad at math. I missed two tests and she was very nice about it with extensions. She called me and told me about her class. She truly cares and kind hearted professor. Her class is just too test heavy.