Lori Holcombe - California State University Chico, Chico, CA

Professor: Lori Holcombe

Department: Mathematics

College: California State University Chico, Chico, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I struggled in Lori's class because I don't think I was quite ready to take pre-calc. This had nothing to do with her teaching, I'm just horrible at math and should have taken trig first. That being said, the material is hard, and she is a tough grade, but willing to teach you if you are struggling. She seems scary at first, but is compassionate.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you do not want to REALLY learn about math, dont take her. She is an amazing teacher. Let her be your guide through math you will not regret it. Go to her office hours and take your time on the homework. Youll walk out of the class a math whiz.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Learning math from Lori, u will get more than u ever expect. It is not an easy class if you are not prepare. Even if you have little time, as long as you put in good effort and try best to understand the concepts. If u get through lori class, u r ready for the world. Go for Lori office hour, you will see a really gentle and nice side of her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Lori for Calc last, she is one of the worst teachers I have had at Chico so far. With a class of just 14, only half passed with a C or better. I was unfortunately one of the victims. I did all my work, went into her office hours, and attended every 8 am class. Her office hours are a joke. Save yourself and take this course at Butte.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lori is a great teacher! Anyone who says otherwise just isn't willing to work for their grade. At first I was intimidated by the class, but I quickly got used to it and began to learn like never before! I was really bad at algebra coming into the class. But I always went to her office hours and spent hours on the homework. Oh yea, learn your TRIG!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lori is a great teacher. She is super nice but can be a little sarcastic at times. IF you have previously taken calc, then this class is a breeze and an easy A or B. If this is your first time taking calc, it may be a bit more difficult. Go to her office hours if you're confused and she will help you out! She also gives ec to help you hw grade!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lori can be intimidating at first but once class is in full swing she's a wonderful teacher. Make sure to stay on top of the homework and pay attention to everything she says in class. If you're struggling, ask for help and she will be more than happy to help you. Don't be afraid to tell her you need help because she really wants you to succeed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy teacher, she is kinda strange at first but when you get into the flow of things you should do well. When you go over logarithms she literally would scream if you said l n because she wants you to say natural log.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WOOOO!!! LORI!!!! Hated her in the beginning. Then she grew on me and now she's one of my favorite teachers.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lori is horrible. Don't take her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Because of this professor, I passed Calculus with an EASY A. If you want to actually learn the material, I would HIGHLY recommend Lori.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lori is pretty strict and sticks to their rules. Her class is tough, but she knows her stuff. She's a great professor, and she made calculus easy. If you need help, GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS!!! She's much more helpful there because she doesn't have an entire class of students asking her questions. She really wants everyone to succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 119
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lori is the hardest grader I have ever had! Two problems wrong on the homework equals a 50% on a weeks worth of homework! You get major points taken off for missing the equal sign, not accurate to her point of view, etc. She is religious and can be rude. She is rude to a point where you are afraid to talk because she will throw her chalk at you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Lori she i tough as nails! She is a great teacher who expects nothing but the best from you as a student. Yes, a lot of people do not like her class because it's a lot or work but this is MATH! If youre taking her class you are most likely a STEM major so don't back down from this challenge! She knows what shes doing and she will help you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

overall a good teacher, just make sure if you dont understand something to go into her office hours

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• 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:

Clearly she loves math, and wants everyone to do well. She gives a huge amount of homework every week though and can be incredibly difficult to juggle with other tough classes if you're not a math wiz already. Make sure you keep up; while she's humorous she's pretty unforgiving when asking questions in class about things you should "already know"

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• 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:

shes a very hard grader like many others said but she has a humor to her, if you understand it shes funny, if you take it the wrong way you might get offended, shes always in her office willing to help anybody. yea she is very strict but its college calculous, what do you expect? shes preparing people for 121 220 and so on.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not know how to start to describe this teacher She is horrible, rude, disrespectful. She doesn't teach anything. She expects you to know everything about math, or she would make you looks stupid. Simply she is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life, avoid taking her class. If you don't believe me try to take her class to see her closely

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a terrible teacher. Unhelpful, never answers questions. Very rude. Hard grader. I hate her class so much.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher I have ever had! Never explains anything, never helps, never answers questions, and she is extremely rude! She says she cares about the students, but what it really seeems like is that she lives to give students a hard time and kiss up to the administration. Lots of HW, hard tests, and horribly ridiculous grader!