Maria Paukstelis - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Professor: Maria Paukstelis

Department: Chemistry

College: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't teach very well, so you must pay attention to the lectures and actually read outside of class. Her practice tests do help a lot, but don't rely on them to be but 75% like the actual test.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attend the lectures if you want to do well. Good teacher, humorous at times. Textbook use not required but great for review if you want to do good on test, I figured that out too late. She's no longer teaching but I loved her as mine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paukstelis posts the lectures online, so if you already understand chemistry or like learning on your own then there is not a huge need to go to class. She is very receptive to questions and explains concepts clearly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecture notes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best thing about Pauk is probably her notes because they are so clear-cut. However, she barely puts a curve on your grade at the end of the semester, even when the average on a test is one percent above utter failure. She's cute like your grandma and gets hyped about electron formations but don't be fooled, this class is a tough one.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall enjoyed her class. Chemistry is one of those classes that you have to study on your own a little bit. ( this is not high school where the teacher holds your hand and gives you homework every night) nothing is put one the exam that was not covered in class or lab. she doesn't assign anything out of the book but do the suggested problems.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely not an easy course instructor to have coming in from high school. On the last exam out of 958 students not a single person got a perfect score. Come ready to work hard and study harder if you take Chem with Paukstelis.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM220
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand, but overall helpful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM 210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paukstelis is like your grandmother: willing to help, but doesn't know how.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She gives you all of the information that you need to be able to do well in this course. She never tests you over concepts that have not been discussed in class, and doesn't overload you with information that is essentially irrelevant to success in this course. I have to study a decent amount, but she has great review questions & answers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a fan of working with SAC Students

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're a pre-med major this should be a fairly easy course for you. Read her powerpoints and part of the book if you don't understand the material and you should be fine. She has tough tests and may not explain clearly some of the material but the book clears up what she can't. If you're not a science major, this is not the professor for you

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The tests are very hard. Expect to teach yourself by going to a tutor or reading the textbook. The lectures only will not prepare you for the tests. I would suggest taking the other chemistry teacher instead of Paukstelis.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had the misfortune of taking this class with Dr. Paukstelis. She is kind, but when you really need help- good luck. Tests are weighted very heavily. So, if you mess up on her tricky tests, you're in trouble. I don't recommend. Go to Patell.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The only reason her other rates are low is because most people have her first semester freshmen year and don't know how to do college yet. Honestly, she gives you EVERYTHING you need to be prepared for her exams, and if you put in the time her exams aren't hard. She puts tricks on her exams, but the material itself is covered very well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM230
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take notes with a pencil; she will consistently make mistakes during lecture. She is a good teacher who is eager to help her students, but still makes the course challenging. Use all the resources she gives you and you'll do well. The weekly homework will be a pain, however. She recently got the idea that doubling her assignments was beneficial.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Paukstelis for both Chem 1 and Chem 2 and I really enjoyed having her for both. This class requires self-advocacy. You need to do all the material she offers you to do well in this course. She doesn't allow her students to be lazy. In my opinion the people that rate her badly are those that are not willing to put in the work required.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall an excellent professor. She makes you work for the grade, and if you slack your grade will show it. She gives you many tools to study for the tests where if taken advantage of, you will pass with flying colors.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a difficult class, but she gives you everything that you need to do well in the class. She records the lectures, so if you don't understand something, you can go back over it. The tests aren't that bad, you just really need to pay attention. You have to work hard in this class. it's a college class, so treat it like one. Book not used

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you actually go to class and follow along, you will do fine! Don't be afraid to ask questions after class. She is very easy to get along with.