Lena Feinmann - College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Professor: Lena Feinmann

Department: Mathematics

College: College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! Cares about her students and really wants the best for them. Downside is that she gets off topic a lot. Lots of homework but doing the homework really helps for the quizzes and exams. She reviews before every exam and goes over what will be on them. Fathom can get frustrating but you do what you have to do to get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SHE IS A WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!! WORST!!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I regret ever taking this class complete waste of time, I have to retake it with someone else this fall. Like some mentioned she talks way to much gets off topic too much leaving not enough time for class work, doesnt explain well, lots of homework including some stupid program called fathom the final had 3 insane parts, dont take this class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I truly enjoyed having Professor Feinmann as my statistics teacher. She is one of the sweetest teachers I've come across at CSM. She does give a lot of homework, but it is fairly easy and balances your grade with tests. The class is half lecture while the other half is classwork. She genuinely cares about her students, and it really does show.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Feinman is unclear and spends way too much time preaching to the 17-year-olds that don't take school seriously about not being late and making arrangements with her if they miss class, to the point that she doesn't even teach her lessons. Let them fail, that's how I learned and teach what needs to be covered. I learn more from the book!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has a very heavy accent. It was really difficult trying to understand her during lecture. The only way I passed this class was with the help of my classmates and the SI sessions with Anson. Tests are difficult and count for a big part of your grade. She leaves hw for every class. Shes very caring and will do her part of you do yours.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Deposit all the notes she gives you on Canvas into a Google Drive folder. When taking notes, scroll down to the bottom, where the summary is - take notes on that. Her PowerPoints are useless, she mumbles a lot (if you want to hear her, you'll need to be sitting right in front of her). Lots of self-studying ahead. Read the notes before class. GL.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best math professor I have ever had. Would recommend her classes if you care about math or must succeed in science, eng, etc. If you just want math for GE reqs then find easier profs. She works extremely hard and cares about student success. Other profs are lazy and make excuses, etc. Tough material but very fair and transparent.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am taking her online class. As someone who has done well in math so far, her class is by far the most challenging. There are many links you have to open just to get to learn how to do one problem. When I email her for help she always tells me she does not understand what I am saying.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She assigns a lot of hw because it is a big percentage of the grade, but it's great practice for the test, &is the equivalence of studying. If you understand the hw, tests will be easy. She loves helping her students. Come to class and be respectful. All you need is a $6 graphing online program, textbook can b read online, no expensive calculator.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I always end up sleepy going to her class the lecture is pointless and I had a hard time with her accent. I suggest to just read her slide lecture online and study on your own. Classwork, hw & going to class really doesn't matter as long as you do well on the test/quizzes. But she is a nice lady and does care about her students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My first (MATH115) and last (MATH275) math teacher. Best teacher I have ever had. Class is extremely difficult, but she will work as hard as you do to make sure you pass the class. Lectures are mostly going over difficult homework problems, (30min) about the chapter (from textbook) then practice problems (for a 90 min class). A lot of help

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• 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:

She reads off the slides for lectures. Very hard to understand, and often mumbles a lot too. Very homework heavy class. I have to teach myself because I don't understand what she says in class. She treats her students like high schoolers. She also makes us do busy work when there is a lot of time left, and yells at us if we try to leave early.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stats- lots of homework, be prepared to have at least 5-8 assignments due a week. Her tests are hard, and there are a lot of them. Very hard to understand her, wouldn't recommend if you have difficulty with stats as she is not very helpful, I had to teach myself almost everything. Lectures are boring, and classwork every day sucks.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH811
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is always willing to help! She has a strong background in math and she really knows what she's talking about. If you want help she is more than willing to help you understand. one of the best things she does is offer extra creidit to people to do problems on the board! I Mean how great is that! get your butt up and solve a problem! take her!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Feinmann was EXTREMELY helpful and nice! Since it was an online class, I was able to email her about any questions I had and she would respond super quickly. She also posts reviews on Youtube for the midterm and final which were really helpful! If you do the homework and ask for help when needed, it won't be hard to pass :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Yelena

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH811
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Arithmetic Review with Pre Algebra was the hardest class for me because I didn't understand the whole basics.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class. Hybrid & online was tough for me. Passed with solid B. Things I could have done better: consistent w/ tutoring(learning center), asked immediately when I didn't understand, & make connections in class. I placed in Math251 but this class isn't about being good at math, it's about working hard to fully understand it. Use BBCampus(books).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The textbook she uses could be a lot better. I took her class online and it blew my mind how available she was; I would get e-mails from her at 4am. Statistics is hard and she knows it. Make time for this class and be prepared for tons of homework and tests. If you put in effort then she will acknowlegde it.