Ann Davis - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Ann Davis

Department: Mathematics

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 5A5B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tons of homework (4+hrs). Tests are a mix of application and concept (1 definition, couple complex questions). Def on the harder side, but tons of partial cred. Her lectures are pretty good considering the time frame. 5 hw dropped and lowest test score replaced with test redo avg (free A). I imagine she's even better during a normal 16 wk course

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 5AAND5B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is easily one of the greatest people I've met. When a student was nervous about a test she said "Your value as a human being does not depend on this test". She cares about each of her students. As far as grading she will give partial credit on tests, she will drop your lowest exam and replace it with a redo score . No quizzes, and lots of hw.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH005C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's one of the best calc professors I've ever taken! I'd highly recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATHPATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best math professor Ive ever had. I took her over a year ago and Ive not found another like her. Shes hilarious, cares about her students, and is always available to help. I wish she taught more than just math.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Davis cares about her students. She offers extra credit and really cares that you pass. I took her for math path so everything was fast pace. Her notes are hard to understand so you really have to pay attention to what shes saying otherwise youd be lost. Exams are similar to homework she assigns. Drops a test.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the greatest professor around, assigns a good amount of homework every night due the next day. Lectures are quick but it is mathpath, most students dont understand fully. If you take the time to work with her youll understand the material better but office hours are usually packed with a bunch of students who dont understand the lecture or hw.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great at teaching math, but her grading scale sets you up to fail. She assigns a TON of homework, but only grades 10 problems, so if you miss even one problem, your grade goes down. I had an 85% testing average and 56% hw average. Be prepared to devote all of your time to this class if you want to pass it. Read her syllabus carefully!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dr. d is a super nice person and i love her as a person, she is very understanding but as a teacher she is a little tough when it comes to grading and she gives SO MUCH homework which can really make your grade go down

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH3
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a caring professor and all but her notes are very unorganized. 12 people failed her course and only 19 were left after the final for math path. She tries to really help but needs to work on her notes. Spends too much time going over old homework problems, an hour+ but was concerned we fell off schedule and were behind.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Davis was amazing. I took her for math path, it's an accelerated course, so of course there will be lots of homework. I'm not good at math, but I made it alive. You need to be in class in order to pass, unless you're good at math. She cares about her students, willing to come in early and stay late. Ask questions if you don't understand!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 5AAND5B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super lovable lady! Doctor D is very passionate about Math and cares a lot for her students. Took her math path class last spring which was kind of challenging, but she makes it bearable. Be ready to stay up all night because she assigns a lot of homework! But overall, amazing teacher and would recommend her to anyone :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is a great professor, because of her I've enjoyed math. Although she gives a lot of homework, it really prepares you for the weekly tests and the final. She is very forgiving drops 5 of the lowest test scores and lowest test grade (but you have to do test redo's). I would for sure take her again, always wants the best for her students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for MathPath 125/131 and wish I could continue taking 7A/B with her! She's awesomely encouraging, clear in her explaining of concepts and homework. It's a lot of homework/time investment, but she makes it possible. I'd highly recommend. She also does a good job of pointing out things that will be useful in more advanced classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 5A5B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ann Davis is an amazing mathematician. I'm so glad to take mathpath with her without any regret. Her lecture and exam is very straightforward so ace an A you should do all of the assigned homework and also practice them until you fully understand since Math is about understanding, not memorizing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 5A5B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For math7A & 7B she's great but for math 5A & 5B stay away. She describes 5A & 5B "calculus is algebra on steroid" but that's exactly how I would describe her teaching. She's not consistent in her grading and her test review is a waste of time as it's never what's on the actual test. She grades HW & very picky so its highly probable to get 5/10.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 5A5B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You're better off learning Calculus from YT. At least that's what I did. And she doesnt really tell you what's on the test and throws you a surprise. Bad.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH7A7B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Math Path for 7A & 7B with Dr. Ann Davis. There's a lot of work involved because it's math path, but as long as you do your homework you'll do fine on the tests. Dr. D cares about her students and doesn't make you feel intimidated. She drops the 5 lowest homework grades. You may use the pdf version of the math book.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH7A7B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is a great teacher who really cares about her students. This is a Math Path class so a ton of homework and lectures are to be expected. Homework is 30%, tests 45% and final 25%. Also there are test correction and the average of all test corrections will replace your lowest grade (if it helps). She is a good teacher and i do recommend her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH7A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. D! She makes learning math fun and comfortable. It's so obvious that she loves what she does and that itself creates a great learning environment. Even if you are faced with any difficulties, Dr. D will not hesitate to help. She's SUPER nice and lenient, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Take her and you won't regret it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH5A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I felt as if we were from different planets at first but as the class continued i was very glad i got her as a teacher. Her style of teaching in unorthodox but it makes you really learn the material. homework is 30% tests 45 and the final is 25. Dr D is awesome. I heard her tell a student their notation is wack the other day, that's when i knew.