Manel Wijesinha - Pennsylvania State University - York

Professor: Manel Wijesinha

Department: Mathematics

College: Pennsylvania State University - York

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STAT580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a good prof but kind of disorganized.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: STAT502
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Wijesinha taught my online section of STAT 502 and was fantastic. The course wasn't too hard, but I struggled because it was my first time back to school in many years and the topic was quite new to me. She was very helpful in making sure I was able to still understand the material and gave me opportunities to be successful, grade wise.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor was often scattered in her lectures. We fell behind in the class and a majority of the exams were take home for this reason. She is a very nice lady and is willing to help you learn, just more in a one-on-one setting. She also shares the notes with you. Just be prepared to teach yourself or have a friend teach you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most of her tests were take home which is the only reason I passed the class with a B. She is a terrible teacher, she doesnt know how to anything with technology, she consistently shows up more than 15 minutes late to class and her teaching methods are god awful. If you want an easy B-A take this class but you sure as hell wont learn anything.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was told to take Dr. Manel because she is an easy Professor and that was true. The class was online and all that was needed was to take 4 exams. Easy enough as long as you get graded well. She post lectures and everything.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was rarely prepared for class and was very disorganized. If you have a general understanding of stats, you should do good in the course. Be prepared to teach yourself though, because she is very hard to follow while working on the board.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

IF you need a good grade, this is the BEST fluff course. IF you want to learn STAT, DO NOT take any courses she offers.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STAT250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this as an online class last summer and it was so confusing. Stat is difficult in person let alone online in 5 weeks. Her online lectures were confusing and she didn't explain things very well at all. I know someone else who took her in person though and said she was great. I wouldn't suggest it online.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Just show up to every class. Even if you fail all the exams, she gives enough easy extra in class credit to get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH22
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had for first math class in college freshmen year and was able to get a b+. Do the hw and practice tests and you will be really prepared. Practice tests are exactly like test so do them. All in all the only negative is her thick Indian accent.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is too cute and makes adorable comments. She has an Indian accent, but it's not bad at all. Just pay attention and ask questions if you have any. Do the practice tests and the homework!!! The practice tests are just like the final, but modified a bit. The lab is also easy. Just take notes and pay attention. Easy A

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest professor at PSU York. Extremely helpful, goes out of her way to help students. Exams are relatively easy as long as you put some effort in. Love this teacher and you will too. Very nice woman.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's adorable and easy. Her accent isn't difficult to understand at all - just follow the material she lectures about in your textbook. Do the homework practice problems - she collects them after the chapter test. She gives you a practice test, so study that. She doesn't respond to email though, so talk to her after class usually.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest and funniest professors ever, and most importantly, she does a good job of teaching and breaking things down. Her main priority seems to be that students learn the material, so she's very flexible and lenient with deadlines, etc. Still, your success in the course will depend on what you put into it. I love her accent and her hair!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a sweet woman but she's crazy. She doesn't explain this well. She's all over the place and very confusing. She's an easy grader but she doesn't grade the same for all students even if two students got the same thing wrong. One will get more points taken off than the other.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Next semester will be my 3rd semester choosing to take one of her classes. She is such a sweetheart and she will help you as much as you need, just ask. She does have a thick Indian accent but other than that I do not have anything negative to say. LOVE MANEL! <3 ps if you are super studious this isnt the most serious course...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's such a sweetheart and her class is so easy. Very accommodating. She's such a hot mess all the time, though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST CLASS EVER. She was hilarious, and the class was easy. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who needs hw or a lot of help to learn the material, but it was definitely the best class I took at psy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had her twice for algebra and biostat. She doesn't show up all the time to class first of all. She has a thick indian accent but teaches well. I got an A for both classes. She forgets a lot of things and is a huge pushover. You basically tell her when you want to have at test or want to turn in your homework. She is a breeze and a nice lady.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EDPSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is great, cute as a button, in need of a hot comb, but works really hard to try have you learn. Very easy going, very easy to talk into a take home test, or working in teams for the final. Take her class you'll have a ball, and just might learn something, I can honestly said I did.