Laura Trefry - Santa Fe College

Professor: Laura Trefry

Department: Mathematics

College: Santa Fe College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are 4 tests and a final. The material is taught very fast because there is way too much to fit in the time. she never answered any question in class. the only extra credit you get is 5 points on a test if you have perfect attendance. DONT BUY THE BOOK. she goes off of her own notes. the online HW is also pointless but you still have to do it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Trefry as my PreCalc professor. I know some of the students in my class felt as that she was rude, but she didnt rub me that way at all. Trefry was always accessible during office hours and willing to help if you came with questions. 9/10 would reccomend this professor

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC1104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a terrible class just way too much work than what is needed to understand the info. She is not very empathetic either so when it comes to helping students she rushes everything. Tests are super long and usually require a lot of studying in order to do well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC1104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a really nice person but a not so great teacher. I would ask her for help because I was struggling and she told me "you'll figure it out, you're smart" and then left. I struggled the whole semester because she would never help me and her grading was inconsistent. I would not recommend this class. The extra 5% on tests for attendance was nice.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives you no class days between test 4 and the final. You practically get ready for the final and all the tests by yourself. No study guides just one quiz online before the test that's supposed to get you ready for them. They don't. The tests barely cover what's taught in class. You pretty much teach yourself the material and hope for the best.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would advise anyone who wants to pass not to take this professor. She is a super tough grader and gives loads of work for you to do outside. The homework, class work, and labs she gives barely match up to what she teaches in class. While teaching in class she goes over everything super fast so its hard to understand what is actually going on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is such an awful professor! She wont help you if you are struggling, and makes you feel dumb when you ask for help. I had to withdraw from her class because she refused to guide me.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is ok. Lectures aren't great, aren't terrible. There is A LOT of homework, so be prepared for that. She also has you work with a group/partner A LOT, so it's best to take this class with a friend if you can. There are review packets before each test which are helpful. If you do the work in this class you'll be fine; just be prepared.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking Prof. Trefry was a solid experience. There is a good amount of homework, so be prepared. There were some times in class when I was confused, but she's more than willing to explain if you ask. If you attend all classes between one test and the next, you get an extra 5 points added onto your score which which was a life saver.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Pre-Calc with Professor Trefry and although it was a hard class, she provided a lot to help us. She is very organized and even created her own lesson notes for you. The questions on the tests are of no surprise because they are almost exactly like the practice problems. The only thing is this class is fast paced and the tests are long.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Math is already a difficult subject for me, Mrs. Trefrey barely explains how to get from A to B. She will begin class writing a few things on the board, going quickly over a problem, then hands you a packet and tells to you work on it with a partner. Test are very difficult with no guide, must remember all formulas. all test based grades

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THE WORST TEACHER I have ever had in my entire college career. I am a Chem major A/B student, and I am STRUGGLING with her. She is rude and lazy, frequently does problems wrong on the board, her tests are poorly made, and you're forced to work with a partner the ENTIRE semester - so your grade is not entirely your own. 0/10 would NOT reccommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Trefry was one of the best math professors I have had. She is amazing and teaches very well. I went to her many times during office hours and she was always willing to help. Her tests and finals are exactly like the practice examples she does in class. Labs can be challenging, but they are helpful when trying to grasp a topic.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC1104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Lectures. If you know how to add and subtract, you´ll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She sends a lot of class assignments and labs that are really hard to do because she explain the stuff very fast and it really hard to understand her. I think that she has preferences with some students because she sometimes avoids to explain you when you are confused.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best online class I've ever taken. I was hesitant to take a online math course, but professor Trefry made it easy. She posts all the notes needed online, lecture videos, & example problems. She gives multiple extra credit questions on exams. I was able to make like a 108 in this course, & I am not a math person! Take her for Algebra!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Trefry was a really good professor, she was really helpful when you were unsure about a problem. She seems to really care. I WOULD recommend you take her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• 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:

Professor Trefry's a great professor. I would take her class again. The class was easy, but you would have write everything out the textbook word for word. If you didn't understand something or struggled with a math problem, just go to her office during her office hours and she will help you. first come first serve.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Your weighted average is composed of 30% weekly homework, 45% three tests, 25% final exam. Five hw assignments due per week can be a lot, but if you complete to 100% and understand it, you will get As on the tests. with mathlab help, i barely had to look at lessons, didnt use the book once. If you put the effort every week, you can easily get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only bad thing about her class was the online program she used for homework, it had many errors in the coding and did not state most questions clearly. She was a great teacher and made the class much easier than anticipated.