Mary Schuster - University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Professor: Mary Schuster

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When it comes to class, her lectures are very clear and she is always ready to answer questions. Professor Schuster does make it clear that she isn't perfect and welcomes students corrections and she even compares her key to students answers to make sure she is correct. There is weekly homework but it isn't overbearing. Only thing is ALEKS is used.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: STAT1031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and it was my worst online class experience. All of the exams had to be taken in person (not specified when signing up for the course) and the time and day of the week of the exam changed each time. When I could not make an exam I had to pay for an online proctor in order to take it; she was not flexible with the exam date.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1061
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Schuster has a tenancy to second guess herself even when she is right, which causes an easy 2 min problem to take well over 10 min. She doesn't explain problems very well and gets flustered when you ask questions. Overall this made my first calc class an absolute nightmare. I ended up having to withdraw after failing the first two exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic Professor. Did an excellent job in managing and teaching the class. Was extremely prepared for each lecture and did a fantastic Job. Just do the homeworks and participate in the class and you will do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Schuster is a great teacher! She always explains everything and gives extra practice and feedback in class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Precalc is a challenging class don't be scared away by these ratings. It's not her fault so many people do poorly in this class. I have an A. STUDY FOR THE TESTS they are worth so much compared to quizzes and homework.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1061
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very prepared for lectures and the quizzes in class correlate with the homework. If you ever need help with a concept in class she will not move on until you understand it. If that means helping you outside of class she will do that. The exams were not that bad because she prepares you for them very well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1061
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Being in her class is like reading from the textbook and trying to understand all the information yourself. I can't say I really learned anything in her class. Everything that I did well on in her class I had learned previously.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I want to first say that I am not a strong math student. I took Precalc and failed my first semester of college. I was really nervous about taking it again. Prof. Schuster was wonderful. Her class is straightforward and she explains the material well. If you come to class every day, take notes and study you will do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is not very good at explaining things. It's her way or she doesn't understand

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hands down the worst professor I've ever had. She is not clear at all in her teaching, and makes a ton of errors. I'm a math major, so I usually catch on pretty easily, but she is very very confusing. I have to teach myself all of the material outside of class. She is very unorganized, and she is "not a math person" (her words).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When she would go over power points she would never give examples. When she would try to explain something she would get super flustered and would not know how to explain it well. She does not make homework mandatory, so there were no homework points for this class. I would not recommend her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STAT1031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE! This class SHOULD NOT be offered online.She needed to post power points, notes, etc. I have never struggled this hard throughout my 4 years in college, and received my first F in this class. I regret enrolling in this class, wasting $90 to complete weekly homework assignments (which could have been posted on blackboard).

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1026
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had her for Pre-Calc. She knows exactly what you need to know for Calculus and is very helpful and approachable. Sometimes hard to understand, but if you ask, she will be more than willing to explain it differently or again. Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• 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:

One of the best professors that I have had at UC! She made a hard course understandable and was willing to sacrifice her free time to help her students. I highly recommend her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is an amazing and helpful teacher. Class isn't easy by no means however she is there to help you all the way through it. If you have a question she wants you to ask in class. and will keep explaining till you understand. She even will try to learn your names. I would take another class with her. Very personable professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PRECALC
• 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:

As far as teaching the material in class, I personally got lost and was unable to keep up, but when you ask her to explain something again, she does not hesitate and will go completely out of her way to help you pass the class. Very nice lady, extra credit, and if you ask, she will come to your study groups and tutor you on the topic.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PCALC007
• 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:

GREAT teacher! I had her for pre-calc. I do not like math, and had never taken calculus before, but she made it easy to learn. She is VERY nice and offers extra credit. Rude and immature people in the class try to walk over her because she can be a little reserved, but I would definitely take a class from her again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STAT146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is socially awkward and flies through the material. But, she is willing to help. She has a bizarre way of grading things. Do not buy the book, I did not use it.She does not explain things well at all, but going to class is the only way you'll pass the tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Willing to go out of her way to help you at all times.