Charmaine Smith - Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Charmaine Smith

Department: Accounting

College: Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACC101A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her grading for all work is online or on a scantron bc she had claimed to be a "lazy bum". If you can't do bad jokes & long lectures I would take her class. She set up a sub for a day & right off the bat, you could see a difference between the desire for her students to learn. Prof. Smith attempts to take the easy route & there are better teachers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! Her in-class worksheets are really helpful. Highly recommend doing practice problems from the book as they are pretty much identical to her test questions. Overall, she is a great professor and is very eager to help her students succeed in the class. If you put the time/effort in, getting a good grade in this class is attainable!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VEry touch exams

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SOOOO much homework. Idk if every class is the same but the hw and pre lectures take me like 8+ hours every week. She won't let you make anything up so do everything early before sunday. Everything is online besides the tests. There's 4, multiple choice, she lets you have a sheet of notes. Still hard af. Less than half the class stayed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Requires a lot of studying and reading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT101A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her class is basically her lecturing the whole time. I highly recommend reading the book before coming into class so you have some idea what she's talking about. I did all the homework that was assigned and I got a D on my first exam then a B on every exam after and a B on the final, and then I got an A on my group project. READ THE BOOK!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNT101A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive taken accounting in high school, so the class shouldnt be hard for me but the way she explain the lecture was confusing. Shes a nice lady, gives out cheap candies if you participate. 3 exams and one final in class. And all homework and some quizzes online. Not recommend to take her tho. Her lecture was kinda boring.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shes a great teacher, really tries to engage students with the work. if you miss class often you probably wont pass. creates helpful worksheets so you have examples for HW on cengage (website everything is done on) clear on what will be on the exams. shes a little goofy, but is super sweet haha 10/10 recommend for 101A wish she was teaching 101B

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACC101A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Smith is a pretty decent teacher. Class can get dull, there's A LOT of homework, but it's doable if you stay on top of things. 4 tests, all multiple choice. There was supposed to be a group project, but she dropped it. Let's you use 4 pages of notes front and back for tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNTING101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

group project was dropped, didn't help with earning more points for those aiming for an A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, but lacks character as a person. Not to be trusted with personal issues affecting class performance. Would not even discuss accommodation for a physical condition and becomes combative and threatening if you do not just shut up and accept her refusal to help. If you like cheap candy, this is your class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Class. Charmaine Smith is funny, patient and has a really good teaching style. Encourages class participation.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Charmaine for Accounting 1 and absolutely loved her. I graduated from a four year private university and can say that she is hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had. I've taken two other accounting classes at the private university for my Master's program and the professors don't compare to her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a good teacher but the class that I took was extremely hard and fast-paced, do not take this class if you haven't really experienced life yet. Sounds weird but its true. You're gonna have to understand concepts about accounting and that wasn't something I took in well being new to anything financial. Good professor but really hard class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor who takes time to answer homework problems in-class. Expects students to read material before lectures which helps students prepare for the in-class lectures. There is a lot of extra credit offered to help boost grade. Tests are open note, but are very detailed. Getting an A is possible, but requires work. Good professor overall.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would definitely take her class again. She allows OPENED NOTES on your tests. Also, makes class fun if you like accounting (of course). Very nice teacher and a GREAT professor. She gives you an idea what's going to be on a test, it's very helpful! Very detail oriented.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith is an extremely friendly and helpful teacher. I didn't do as well in the class as I had hoped, but that was solely my fault for not studying. Classes are mainly just lectures, with take home quizzes and homework every week. You can use notes on all tests! Study hard and pay attention and you can pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNTING101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was hard but my advice would be to do all the wiley plus assignments and you might need to do extra tutoring, research, extra practice,etc. If you're having a hard time with hw. The tests are hard, even with open notes. You won't succeed in the class unless you really understand the material. Try your best not to fall behind. Good luck

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCT001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would take her again, and I will. She has a way of letting you know the information which feels easier than most accounting classes. She has a knack for talking to her students, and really places us above all. I would love to take her Acct 101A class, and has made me think about accounting as a career choice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 101AF
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smith is the sweetest, nicest, teacher out there! She throws out candy for participation, however, since it is a 2 hour and 30 minute class.. be prepared to drink coffee. She does examples that are EXACTLY like the homework. She gives out a lot of EC too. I suggest reading the text before class, then paying attention in class. HW+Test will be easy