Nancy Elmer - University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI

Professor: Nancy Elmer

Department: Geography

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wrote a review before, not surprised it was taken down.. Nancy isn't a very good instructor, if we're basic it off the work alone, she is an average professor. Vague study guides for tests, and add in the fact that she can be SO RUDE. It wasn't once or a few times, but almost every class! If you can stay away from this class, please do.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nancy Elmer made negative comments against the elderly and African people. Though I received A's on three-papers, four map quizzes, two mid-terms, and a final, she gave me a B+. Being of indigenous blood, two white students, with lower scores, received A's. Overall, Elmer treated me as though she was in the 1960's south. Beware of prejudice!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the worst lecturer I've ever had to know, she doesn't stay on topic, and doesn't allow you to use your phones in class, and if you do use it, she makes you leave. Because it distracts here. Also, you are not allowed to take tests home to study them after she grades them, because she never changes them from the previous year.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor is not bad but just strict on grading. Her grading system does require us to pass the only 3 tests with a grade no less than C to receive a C. The 2 papers and map quizzes even if you have both papers at B and pass all map quizzes and extra credits with B also.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Elmer isn't a bad professor, she does tend to jump all over the place when giving her lectures, which can lead to confusion. Really tough grader, and expects you to read anywhere from 18-50 pages overnight. Map quizzes are easy, but the papers are tough.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Since I had her for a writing intensive class we did a ton of assignments but the research paper was only 2 pages which was nice. Her questions on the exams can be broad but as long as you pay attention and use her study guides you'll do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very insecure, plays favorites, and has no clue what she is doing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She teaches GEOG 102 like it's a 300+ level course. The map quizzes are easy, but she's a harsh grader when it comes to your written assignments. She gives you study guides/written assignments, but majority of it is not on the exam. I have an easier time in my 300+ courses and WI.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

The worst teacher ever. Please reconsider taking her class. She is the reason I may fail and (not graduate) with my Biology degree. It is screwed up that this is a general ed for Social Science. Not even 100 class level work, more like an upper division credit. She treats everyone like we are in middle school or less. I am not over exaggerating.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are power-points with lots of photos. There are exams, map quizzes, and writing assignments, it is time consuming but not hard. Someone said she doesn't know anything- yeah right, she leaves lots of questions open-ended because there is no right answer, it's an opinion and she doesn't want to be biased. She knows her stuff!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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 think that she is a great professor, she sometimes expects a lot but she is very clear and if you do work as instructed and study and use the many resources that she provides the class will not be difficult. Attendance is mandatory and checked every class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory. Her lectures are mostly like stories and not helpful to take notes on. Elmer is inconsistent grading papers she assigns. If she doesn't want to answer a question she talks in a circle then moves on. map quizzes are not bad. A lot of reading on your own if you want to learn.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really knowledgeable professor, learned a lot in her class. Attendance is mandatory and show a little effort (like any other class) and you'll do fine!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher. Really knowledgeable and got to learn a lot from her class. Attendance is mandatory and just need to show a little effort and you'll do good in her class!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• 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:

She has been traveled a lot! Seemed like she knows every region very well and she is well-informed too. She is qualified to teach Geography for sure...She is good. She tries to make students to keep updating world news using New York Times. It is an interesting class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Tests reviews are very vague, while her tests are very precise. Questions to tests are confusing. Most of the time she doesn't know what shes talking about so you learn more from the book than her lectures. If possible do not take her class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Whatttt. This professor didn't seem to know anything when I took her class. She relies heavily on the textbook and does count attendance in part of her grade. Overall, I really never felt like she knew what she was talking about. She wasn't sure of any dates or information. She isn't even hard, she's just not a good teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• 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:

this teacher is really hard .... maps maps and more maps... strick on her grading and you must attend every class if not you loose points. this a 100 level class but you will find yourself studying and reading as much as you might in a upper division class. she is harsh on her grading and expects a lot out of her writing assignments.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• 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:

All I have to say is good luck. If you don't mind working your butt off to get a good grade then take this class. She has a lot of HUGE assignments and her tests are killer. The map quizzes aren't bad if you study. She knows what she is talking about but it's a lot to digest and a lot to remember. Be ready to take a lot of notes and read A LOT!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• 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:

Her class is very hard !! if your looking for a free A.. then think before adding her class !! She has soo much work for you. Kept me up the whole night trying to study and do the assignments. The study guides are huge. You will fail if you dont study HARD !!