Ximena Catepillan - Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Professor: Ximena Catepillan

Department: Mathematics

College: Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As the curriculum got harder, so did she. Even if you participate and show you care about your grades, she will still grade your test so ridiculously and give no credit if you're off by a decimal point. Really. No personal help at all. Avoids answering questions at all costs. I would choose a different professor if possible. Otherwise, good luck!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She expects you to remember everything from algebra and wouldn't go over any of it because she "expected us to know it". So if you forget how to do an algebra problem within the calculus problem you won't be able to get the correct answer. Homework about 3-4 times a week and a quiz every Friday. Some quizzes she allows in partners.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr.X was great for Calc of Management. She explains the concepts well and it's easy to understand. Although she does a lot of homework it will help bring up your grade in the long run if you're not good w tests. Her tests are super easy and if your good at math you can skip bc she puts all her notes from class on D2L.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: UNIV103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you do her work and show up you pass. She's a little sassy and harsh accent. Buy her textbook. She doesn't teach, she has everyone do group projects and we teach the other students... Hated it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: UNIV103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She tries to help, but it doesn't really help. There are a lot of group presentations and one has to be 20 minutes, which can be very difficult with the topics she gives you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My second class with her and I love her. Quiz or test every Friday, drops the lowest quiz grade. Plenty of extra credit. Lots of drawing graphs, but she gets it if you can't draw. Would definitely take her again and for every math class if I could.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The thing about Dr. X is that she takes off points for the stupid mistakes so make sure you clarify your work clearly or you'll only get half the points practically. She didn't exactly explain very well some things we learned and that's important considering Calc 3 is a "different" kind of transition from Calc 2. Study hard for the tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you show up, do the homework, and study you can definitely get an A in her class. A quiz or test every Friday, but she'll drop your lowest quiz score. Most of the time you can easily get a 9 or 10 on quizzes. Tons of extra credit, she even gave us extra credit for dressing up on Halloween. Taking her again for Calc III next semester, can't wait.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader is an understatement for Dr. X. If you don't do the problem exactly the way that she wants it done, you will get a 510 even if you get the right answer. In her office hours she kind of passes you off and tells you to look to your classmates instead of talking to her. Would not take again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

Amazing professor. She makes it clear that you have to attend class and do the homework to do well and she's right. Tests are no surprises if you do the homework she assigns! Always willing to answer questions and encourages students to go to her office when they have questions. Super helpful. Don't be late to class though!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the first time Dr. X is teaching History of Math and I have to say, she isn't too bad. There are no tests, just homework which go towards the final so do them correctly and a 20 minute presentation, which she does help you on IF you go to her office hours. That's really the only time she is willing to help you on anything

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

easy class and material but unnecessarily stressful. Hope you like discussion posts. She also can be rude sometimes and her assignments were vague. What can I say? I'm only taking this class for G2 credit, so I won't have to deal with her again after this.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The topics are really interesting! The class revolves around researching the historical origins and usage of mathematics by various cultures. Speaking as an anthropology major, I highly recommend Dr. Catepillán’s Math in Non-European Cultures!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Catepillán is a brilliant professor! She is extremely knowledgeable about the material and passionate about teaching ethnomathematics to her students. This is seriously the best math course that I've taken at the college level!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH211311
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is an ALRIGHT professor. You can get a good grade in Calc 2 or 3 if you actually understand the material & methods thoroughly. The problem is her teaching style, she does not explain nor go over the entire problem. Take her if you can basically teach yourself. Seriously...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Math in Non European Cultures and the class itself was very interesting, but I feel like as a professor she was not very clear or helpful. Pick a good partner for your projects, all you really do is show up to class 3 times, work on 2 projects, and then do homework and discussion posts related to them. She is also a harsh grader.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Difficult class but taught well. If you show up and do your homework you will receive a good grade. Your grade is dependent on your effort, the class is not difficult.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had her for multiple classes. In all honesty I was the exception to the rule and literally took Calculus 1...five times. She was by far the best calculus professor I had and highly recommend her to anyone. As she says, if you do the homework and show up to class you will get an A. Do not let any of these negative reviews fool you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REALMATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. X gave a lot of hw.. but she gave many opportunities to succeed.She gave many extra credit chances- which is rare!!! She was more then willing to help no matter how many times a week I showed up!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

yeah, i don't really get the low ratings either. yeah, calc 2 is really, really hard but i think dr. x was extremely helpful. if she could tell that one of her students wasn't quite understanding something, she would take the effort to another way. overall, it's a really tough subject, but she provided an excellent learning enviro