Ermelinda DeLaViña - University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX

Professor: Ermelinda DeLaViña

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. DeLaVina for Discrete Math and I will have to say that she is a tough grader, but at the same time she teaches her lectures well and gives many examples. Basically, don't be lazy and you will pass. I aced her course and sure enough I had to study my butt off. She even has videos on her lectures so there's no excuse to fail.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Delavina is a great teacher. Students who are lazy should not take this class. She expects you to do homework. I enjoyed her class very much. Do Your Homework!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 2405
• 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:

De La Vina is a strong professor that cares for her students. I took her for Discrete Math and 60% pass. The course is the first in abstract math, so naturally most will struggle with the course. Her notes were very clear, and she was always available for homework questions prior to lecture. I plan on taking her for number or graph theory.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In a nutshell, I'm an A student and math major. I love math! Dr. Delavina made this course overly complicated! As a result of no feedback from homework and quizzes and unhelpful tutorers, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN! Half the class failed all exams. While I am in the passing half I feel there is too much focus on proofs. She does teach at a great pace.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• 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:

I had a few classes with this professor. She is great! She is NOT rude like many write here, but will tell you the way it is. She goes down the row during a lecture so everyone participates. If you come to class to sleep, this is not for you. She's approachable, will answer all your questions if you know things you should already know.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Puts great effort in the class and demands a lot from her students. You will be very knowledgeable about the subject after completing her course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH2407
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved Math prior to DeLavina. She is rude, sarcastic, gives a lot of homework, rereads the book in class, goes down the row and ask every student questions which confueses you when the students answer incorrectly. She is the WORST math prof I have ever had and I have done all my Cal. she AWFUL!!! Do not take her not for all the tea in China.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

looove her. she is a very good teacher, math is my stronger subject but even if you aren't a math wiz you should still be successful in her class. tests are comprehensive but if you do the homework and study the material you should be fine. two thumbs up!!!! :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH2405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. De LaVina is a great professor. She is knowledgeable and confident. She is very helpful and willing to listen when a valid question is asked. She is organized and puts alot of effort in class. In return, she is demanding, a student must do the homework. Exams are long and covering all material. Gotta do the homework to be ready.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• 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:

I took college alg. 3 times prior to this class..i did horrible..took her class and got an a..don't buy textbook, just get a mymathlab key..i repeat don't need textbook..great teacher..kind of intimidating at times,but very good

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a cool prof...just come to class and do your homework..I did horrible on all tests and still passed the class...just give some effort and she'll try to help you if you help yourself

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her attendance is mandatory she passes around a role sheet at the end of class. If she gets there late you stay after class late and if you get up to leave early she makes it clear she sees you leaving and that your missing out on good notes. She rambles a lot during her lecture and doesn't go into detail if your not good at math don't take her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is gentle. Her gentleness calm me. Homeworks given was not that much. She is good overall. Her teaching are easy to understand to me. Her tests are not that difficult too. If you are fundamentally good in MATH, choose her! She is good for a start :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Before taking Dr. De lavina I had taken this class twice and drop not even half way. Dr. De Lavina is very helpful I am taking her again for Math 1301, she give a lot of exceptions and extansion for homework and make grading. I really recomend her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH2305
• 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:

Course itself is rather difficult, do as much homwork and practice problems as possible, and ask others that get in for help. Teacher isn't very helpful. She has a slight arrogant nature because students find Discrete Math weird, or difficult to grasp. Tests are extremely hard, says she gives partial credit, but not very much at all.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Because of Dr.Delavina, I no longer fear math.Although the course was challenging and the subject matter was overwhelming, she handled her class with a high level of effeciency. Cons: She was a smoker and clothes reeked of cigs (lectures were often interrupted by coughing) She also had a knack for making u feel kinda stupid if u didn't know stuff.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DIFFICULT CLASS, YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND STUDY THE BOOK, YES SHE HELPS YOU OR TRIES HER BEST BUT GOT ME CONFUSE. NOT GOOD IN MATH DONT TAKE HER.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH2305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class, can be arrogant from time to time(goes with having a PhD), but an excellent teacher who obviously put alot of time into the class, and demands the same of her students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very clear. Very easy class if you have taken algebra before. Some kids were taking bad about her but if you study the notes, you will be fine. plus, the book is very helpful and there is the teachers assistnat. Plenty of help is provided. Do the homework. Shes very clear on how to do things, be nice and she will be nice back. calls on you in class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH2305
• 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:

Although this class is partially subjective, you cannot count on the teacher's availability to clarify questions. There's no tutoring in the school for this class either. You can't do homework in advance because she refuses to provide the assignments until she covers the material. So it's easy to fall behind if you take other classes or work.