Sandra Shields - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professor: Sandra Shields

Department: Mathematics

College: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shields is a wonderful math professor. She genuinely cares about how all of her students are doing and wants to see us all succeed. Attendance is not taken but I definitely recommend going because she has frequent quizzes. So friendly and approachable and knows what she's doing. Take this prof she is great!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Prof Shields for Math 103! I hadn't taken math since high school but there was really nothing to be worried about; she's really clear in class and will happily go over examples. She wants her students to understand and does whatever she can to help. I didn't buy the textbook and was fine. Take her!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Explains everything very detailed. Doesn't cancel class often. 6 quizzes with 3 test and a final. Easy if know the material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, she drops your lowest grade

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I've been to five classes this semester and am failing but I'll definitely retake the class and actually go next time. The key to this class is going. She has an open attendance policy however if you don't go, you won't know when the quiz days are (she moves them from the syllabus) and you WILL miss one and boom there goes your grade (like me).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is not mandatory, but if you don't go, you will not pass. Guaranteed. Don't get the book, just go to class. She does a lot of examples which can get repetitive, but it really helps. Tells you EXACTLY what is going to be on the test so there are no surprises. So glad I had her!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are clear and she will go over material as many times as you need her to. She is great with answering email questions with a fast response. She gives partial credit on all problems which really helps. She is very nice and friendly. Does NOT take attendance. I really recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Shields is amazing. She's funny and full of energy when she teaches; I'm never bored in this class! She makes math simple and easy even for the people who hate the subject. All you have to do to succeed is attend class and take notes- she tells you exactly what's on the quizzes and tests. Don't buy the book!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Profess Shields was a great teacher. Lectures are not mandatory, but what she goes over in class is exactly what's on the test. I struggle in math, which explains my C-, but the final for Math 103 is MULTIPLE CHOICE, and textbook is not needed. DEFINITELY TAKE HER. SHE IS THE BEST

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DO ANYTHING YOU CAN TO GET INTO THIS CLASS. Change your schedule if you have to. She is the most amazing and caring teacher I've had yet. I was awful at math but she explains things in such an amazing way. I'm going to miss her. Attendance isn't taken but if you go to every class and take notes her class is actually fun. No homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

One of my favorite professors so far! Professor Shields is incredibly helpful. I hate math and she made me enjoy it. I highly recommend going to her office hours, she is personable and always willing to help!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shields is absolutely amazing. That's all you need to know! I hate math and was awful at it but her class was amazing and fun and so easy. She's funny and sweet and helpful. You don't even need the book. Go to class and write down EVERYTHING and you'll get an A. She's awesome.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• 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:

Awesome teacher, you do not need the book. Class attendance is optional but you need to come to class and takes notes because that is where her test come from. If you write all the examples from the class and study those examples, you will make an A. She will help anyone who needs it and is always available during office hours. I loved her class!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, really enjoy her class she gives all the test and quiz answers to you in lecture (just with different numbers), does go kinda slow through some of the material and it gets repetitive when i already understand the concept but thats my fault for taking an introductory math class!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved Her! I am terrible at math and i made an A on everything. She explains everything in great detail and gives you example problems for the test. She is very helpful! One of the best teachers ive had so far!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

although she doesnt take attendence in class she gives you the exact problems for quizzes and tests but with different #s and explains it all crystal clear. very nice and wants you to do well. drops lowest test grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved reading through all the comments... Don't listen to ANYBODY who says anything other than DR. SHIELDS IS AMAZING. Anybody who had problems with her teaching probably isn't very smart and has problems in all their classes. She is a genius and one of the best teachers the CofC math dept. offers. I loved her in 320 and 340!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is probally the best math teacher I have ever had! Super nice! makes everything really clear! She wants all of her students to do well and will help you any way she can! You dont need the text book for her class but make sure to get the booklet she co-wrote. Highly reccomend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best profs ever! You don't need the book. She explains everything extremely well, if your confused she is always willing to help! I would recomend this teacher to everyone! I wasn't very interested in math, Profs Shields made it fun to learn!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! i never once opened my book, homework is optional and attendance is optional. i missed 2 days and did no homework, as long as you get the notes and study a little bit the night before its an easy A. Such an awesome and really nice teacher, she generally cares about how each student is doing. I would take her again!!