Mariana Voicu - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Professor: Mariana Voicu

Department: Mathematics

College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATHA170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this professor last summer for precalc. While I still learned a lot, she is sort of a nasty lady. She doesn't care to remember students' names. Has a weird vibe to her. There were errors in her work, e.g. answer sheets not accurate. We also had 2 rude students in our class and she didn't handle them. Overall, very unprofessional. Stay away.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: A115
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most of the time (95%) she was just doing practice problems. It did help to see how the problem is made but there wasn't any teaching going involved. It made my life pretty hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not like her manner of teaching. She goes too fast, expects her students to go the extra mile despite answers being correct, and her notes consist of practice questions. At times she'd seem intimidating because she makes no effort to know her students. If nobody participates, she will get irritated. Tests will be hard. Online HW expensive.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: A170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just took her 6 week pre-calc class over the summer, it was not easy but shes a great teacher! She loves math and is very patient with her students - stops often to make sure you get the material. Exams are HARD but if you study youll be okay. A ton of homework, but its good practice for the quizzes and tests! Cant wait to take her for Calc 2

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Voicu is a professor for people who really really likes math and knows they'll pass it unlike me. I took her hybrid summer math 30, I was doing so well but she told me to keep going and I ended up failing when I just should have dropped. VERY unorganized and lazy. I would not recommend unless you're in a pinch of getting the class done. LOTS os HW

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH185H
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor that frequently stops to ask if anyone had questions. The test & quizzes were based off the online homework for that section, basically the exact same problems with numbers changed. The final is cumulative but split into 2 finals that also as an average replace your lowest test. I would've done better if I studied the homework more.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATHA030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. She doesnt motivate students and doesnt help. Trust me dont take her class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her grading criteria is very clear. I took the hybrid class in spring 18. I havent taken math over 2+ years. She reviews stuff you should know. If you are looking for an easy A, this is not for you. 6 exams, including 2 finals. 1 Quiz each week. 2 Worksheets a week. Practice tests. Lots and lots of homework. Gives extra credit. No book needed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH185H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you took the cal 1 honor and feel in love with it, take 182H instead because she won't teach it. However, if you want to learn regular calculus 2, she is the best. Her calculus 2 honor is very easy, i think it is the regular class in disguise. People dropped the honor one not because the class was hard, but calculus 2 was hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She assigns 150-200 problems per week. 12 quizzes for the whole class; one quiz per week. 2 at-home worksheets per week. 6 exams including the final part 1 & final part 2. She gives a practice test. Also gives extra credit and curves the exam grade. Her expectations are very high!!! She is very difficult but pushed you to be better.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: A115
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was a hybrid so I had to check into ALEKS to do all my class work. It really was a pain to never know when something was due, you had to check everyday to see if anything was do. The class was left to your responsibility and the professor was just there to do practice problems.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy going & helpful! She really takes a moment to make sure that everyone understands each step of a concept or method. She asked the class dozens of times if they are sure they understand, and I appreciated that! HOMEWORK IS OPTIONAL during intersession and she only counts your best 3/4 tests & quizzes. She doesn't care if you are late or skip.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are not so hard also she explains everything so clear.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH351
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is not a teacher you should take. She really said , " I am to lazy. I am not going to do that." She is not much of a motivator in helping her students pass her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: A115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My advice don't do it!!!! Unless this is the only class on your schedule take it by all means, this class was so demanding just with the homework and quizzes on mymathlab, Literally hours and hours i spent to try and keep up, and don't think for one second she might curve your grade. I would take caution with her class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: A120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took her for winter intersession and she taught everything really well. She went over all the step thoroughly and overall a good professor. I had to do online homework but it wasn't bad at all. She gives you a practice test that really helps the exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH185
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has prenotes ready to print out for leture. Exams are based on the homework. Homework is online. Study the homework and you will do ok. Quizes everyweek, also based on homework.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH030
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her class as a hybrid class, so it was half online half in class. We used ALEKS online math and had the class every Friday morning. There was a tutor that also came in every week in the classroom. She is so nice and goes out of her way to help everyone, along with that she is really funny.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT185
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Basically, the exams are from the homework. You don't need to show up in classes. She bases on your exam to give you grade (I never show up in her class, except on exam days). If you want to take the quizzes, go ahead, but I recommend only do well on 4 exams and 2 final exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

Read the syllabus! It'll be an ongoing joke for her whenever people ask about test dates and whatnot. Beware taking the hybrid class, the combination of online HW + online videos + in class online worksheets + weekly take home online quizzes can be overwhelming if you procrastinate. Decent lectures (anyone???) and will upload the notes online.