Rebecca Sage - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Rebecca Sage

Department: Psychology

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved her teaching because the way she talked really caught my interest. It may be a little intimidating when you go up to ask her questions but her responses are usually pretty clear-cut. Her lectures are fast but very clear because she explains everything to the very last detail. It's a hard class and should not be taken during summer but great

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She does not handout test back with correct answer sheet. Which is fine since she lets you come to her office to look at answer key but its not ok if you wish to incorporate your wrong answers into your next test study. Tests are very difficult and language is confusing

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a year or 2 ago our PhD had 2 class offerings in one term. Both were dropped for lack of interest. word has gotten around about how tough her grading is?? maybe?

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• 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:

This class is one that you have to work for. The professor packs in an incredible amount of information into every lecture, and you will feel smarter each time you walk out. Professor Sage is extremely intelligent and she genuinely wants her students to succeed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures do not compliment the book at all. She makes concepts more confusing rather than clarifying them and does not provide relevant examples that build on the material presented in class. Her quiz and test questions are unclear and tend to focus on minor irrelevant details rather than emphasizing core concepts. Unapproachable also. Avoid

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• 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:

One of the worst teachers I've had. Doesn't care at all about her students or if they do well. Extremely rude and made me feel extremely stupid when I asked a question. Emailed her 4 times asking for an assignment and never got a response. Lectures entire class, over complicates, doesn't explain, extremely unhelpful. Would never recommend her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are almost completely from the book, forcing you to read and take notes on every chapter. She has "group discussions" which are extremely hard to do well on and takes attendance every class. If you can avoid her, please do. If you can't, it's not the end of the world, just be prepared to put in extra work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• 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 makes a simple concept into a nightmare to learn... Her lectures teach you nothing. She's rude with an inability to relate to her students & seems to be highly socially awkward. Do not take this class unless you are willing to teach yourself from a textbook. I can't see her pass rate to be very high overall. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS /PROFESSOR!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took professor sage for my first semester at SMC. The textbook used was an absolute dream and the chapters are relatively short. She also gives a study guide for exams!!! Make use of her office hours if you have any questions, she is really helpful to those who put in the effort.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not good at her job. Takes something basic and makes it overly wordy and unclear (she is unable to simplify concepts). When asked a question, she repeats her statement verbatim from book and lecture and does not elaborate. No proper prep for tests or discussions. She is extremely uninspiring and doesn't seem to know any students even half way in.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSHYCH2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Please don't take this class if you are not willing to teach yourself. Please dont email her if you are wanting a response from her. Her attitude is repulsive and shes not helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really smart and a really funny teacher. Her lectures are interesting, however, the tests are based solely on the reading material. Be prepared to memorize every obscure little detail in the book, because you never know what you will be tested on, no study guide. You have to work really hard, but she gives extra credit and drops the lowest test.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am finishing Psych 2 and I have never had a more difficult professor than her, she is not open to questions in fact I felt very shut and stupid when I did not understand material. She does not test on lectures and does not highlight what she will test on. I could say more I would but if you must take a class with her prepare to teach yourself.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I originally signed up with a diff professor, got switched to her last minute. All she wants to do is hear herself talk and does not even test on her lectures. There are assigned group partners for discussion worksheets. For most of them, I had to do all the work but everyone in the group got the same credit for it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think she's challenging, but it is a VERY difficult topic.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY2
• 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:

Worst class I have EVER taken. Extremely difficult, unclear, and frankly, she is very rude. Don't take this class unless you're prepared to do nothing but study and read, and even then you probably won't pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ALERT- Can't study 10+ hrs or aren't passionate about the brain? Don't take. Prof Sage is super quirky. Study based on the book, not the lectures. Exams are based SOLELY on the reading, so pay attention to fine detail. Drops one exam. Don't expect an easy A here. Can be snarky when answering questions, but ask anyway! Take if serious about neuro

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Sage is extremely misunderstood! She is actually hilarious and lectures are interesting if YOU are interested and can keep up. She makes you work for it, but is fair and will see if you are trying. I've learned so much this semester, I love her evolutionary perspective, it makes ALOT of sense. Would def take again!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Please, prospective students, BEFORE you enroll consider the 'grade distribution reports' that are available at SMC. PLEASE do that. if you care about GPA and graduating etc. 38 people yes 38 got D-F-W and TWO got an 'A'. If you are brilliant with BioPsych reviews say she teaches P1 as 'evolutionary' aka Bio psych GO FOR IT!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super hard class