Millie Johnson - Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Professor: Millie Johnson

Department: Mathematics

College: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH124HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Millie is the best teacher I have ever had. She cares about her students and real education. She expects a lot, so her classes are difficult, but it's worth it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH224
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Incredible at teaching the concepts of the classes she teaches. Most generous grading policy I've ever seen always gives you motivation to master the things you did poorly on before. That being said, her classes are without a doubt the hardest of any section, but it isn't a bad kind of hard, and you'll come out much stronger because of it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH134135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Her classes are difficult but only because she goes into so much more depth than anybody else. You walk away with just an incredible understanding of the subject. She does give really intense tests, but she's also very free with extra credit; I never got less than a B. I've taken every class with her that I can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH204
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Millie is one of the worst math professors I have ever had. She made me hate math. Very unorganized and bad at lecturing. Won't answer questions and her tests are completely different from the homework. She is rude and doesn't give enough time. If you want a good grade I recommend a different teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Millie is one of the best professors I've ever had. I'd already taken AP calc in high school, so I was a bit annoyed about having to take it again at Western, but I still was able to learn so much from her class. You really leave with an incredible understanding of the topic. I changed my major to math because of her class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After taking Millie for two quarters, I finally appreciate math. Her classes are tough, but you'll definitely leave with a strong understanding of the material, granted you worked hard for it. She lets you drop one quiz, and homework only counts if it helps your grade. Tests are ridiculous, I recommend an hour before and after so you have time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice, genuine and funny, approachable. Tests are more focused on what she says in class than the homework, so attendance is essential, but she's very accommodating if you have to miss class or exam and you email beforehand. If you're going further in math, she will help you with advising and CRN-override you into any class you need.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is the best math teacher I've ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Are you interested in understanding the mathematical process? Are you willing to work hard and challenge yourself? If not don't take Millie, I took 134/135/224/204/304 from Millie and loved them all, I got a B in 134 but managed A's in all classes after that. If you put the work in you will be richly rewarded. She is by far the best teacher ever.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Its a tough class, but she cares about her students and loves what she teaches.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Two of the very best teachers I've ever had were at WWU (both math dept.). Millie was one of these. Took her for math 204304 years ago (1998-1999 ish), and they were absolutely amazing classes! She has wonderful passion for mathteaching and is very skilled. She really inspired me and my complete love for math. I even named my daughter after her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Millie is one of my favorite professors at Western but I wouldn't jump at taking her class again. She's easily distracted, but when the class is focused I learned a lot. Office hours is incredibly useful (but also popular, expect to wait!). She's a wonderful mentor, but a little scattered of a professor. Beware of written tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 4 of Millie's classes now. The more I got to know her, the more motivated I became to challenge myself and really focus on her class material. Millie calls forth her students' intuition and builds deep connections not only between aspects of the material, but between student and teacher as well. Best professor I've ever had

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Millie is great for really understanding visually and conceptually the principles of calculus, but she is very condescending towards her students, as an honors student she made me feel stupid. she also discredits other math profs. Her grading is not consistent and her test feedback is impossible to read as she marks up EVERYTHING.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• 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:

If you want to really understand the principles behind mathematics, Millie is your girl. She doesn't want you to be a mindless robot who pushes buttons on the calculator without knowing why. Lectures fly by because Millie spends the time showing you what seems like mathematical magic tricks, and it'll make you excited about math over and over again

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1345
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Millie is an excellent professor and a wonderful person. Yes, this class is difficult. Yes, you will have to work hard. But I came out with such an in-depth understanding of calculus. There is nightly homework, but it is optional. The tests are long, but she gives lots of extra time and the class average is usually a B. Would DEFINITELY recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Millie is so sweet, and extremely enthusiastic. But if you don't have the luxury of making her class your priority, this class will not go well. DO NOT TAKE HER SPRING QUARTER. Take home tests are crazy, as well as the inclass tests. Make sure you have a good chuck of time free after her class to stay for the tests and office hours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH134135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Oh, Millie. I love her attitude and enthusiasm, but sometimes hated the class. The take homes will kill you, no matter how much time you spend on them she'll find something wrong. She's a stickler for details, but fair over all. It was a tough class but I miss it now that I have a regular boring teacher (who doesn't make us brownies).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: M304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

brutal exams (3 hours or more per exam) plus take home exams. bad testing environment, which allowed cheating. sloppy lectures, hard to read what she writes, and she doesn't state things clearly. uses class time as personal time, ie talking to the class about a fellow students drawing her prius. also gave about 2 minutes for teacher evals. dontdoit

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Millie is amazing!!! I was truly inspired by how much she loves her job, the subject she teaches, and her students. Yes, it is a difficult course but it's worth it if you are willing to put in the time. If you have this chance to take Millie, DO IT!!! I promise you won't regret it!!!