Lisa Downing - Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills

Professor: Lisa Downing

Department: Mathematics

College: Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT1560
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never despised a human as much as her. She mumbles and has the most monotoned voice. Her exams were impossible if i didn't do a question her way I wouldn't get credit even in the final answer was right. She was rude and would make you feel dumb if you asked her a question. If she's the only option for the class, take the class somewhere else

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Shes rude&makes you feels dumb for asking questions. Shes not good at teaching either. Her exams are really hard to do well on, even if you understand the material bc she's a picky grader. One time on an exam I had the answer right but she marked me down 5 points (Out of 7) because she said my work was messy. Do yourself a favor-don't take her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAT1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever, it's absolutely impossible to get an A in her class. She's rude, picky and inconsiderate. On her tests you have to make sure you do everything HER way or you'll get a bad grade, she doesn't really care about your work she just cares how pretty it is. You'll get marked down for doing the tiniest mistake. its pathetic.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Where can i start? I'm just glad she's retiring and no more students will have to deal with her again. unquestionably the worst and rudest professor I've dealt with my entire life. She is so picky about everything on an exam, she comes up with scenarios of students and mocks them and starts laughing at them, she gives no time for students to ask.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT1730
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This stupid lady doesn't know how to teach math. Her tests are so impossible to get A's on you could study all you want. This teacher is so terrible and so ugly you lose the meaning of life going through this class. She reminds me of how my life would be like if I threw away everything and didn't care about anything. Don't take this teacher ever

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT1050
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Undoubtedly the worst professor I've ever had. Bases all lectures off of an online course, taught by somebody else. ENJOYS belittling students. Constantly calling out students in class, ignores questions students ask, does not make herself available for extra help. Extremely disappointing excuse for an educator. Belongs in a different field.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT1540
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Downing is extremely knowledgeable in math and strongly encourages students to visit her office hours, but she can't really communicate that well. She gives many opportunities to her students to help them get their grades above a C- especially at the end of the semester. Her lectures are really boring, and she cuts students off at questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She teaches at a fast pace and she's boring so its hard to pay attention. She's rude and doesn't care if you fail. I slacked in my other other classes and worked my butt of and ended up with a C-. I was happy i even passed. This class caused me to have depression from feb until April - not exaggerating. Exams are impossible. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Downing last semester for Calc 1. I wish I would have read her reviews on this website before I signed up for the class. She is very knowledgeable in math, but she has no idea how to teach it to the students. There were roughly 25 students when the class began in the fall. At the end of the semester, there were only 8 left.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT1730
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the hardest professors i have ever had. Her lectures are difficult, and she grades really hard. she knows her stuff, but she is really bad at communicating with students and explaining the material to the students. When you go talk to her in office hours, she makes you feel stupid. Guys do not take her. i repeat don't take her. 3:)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes just irritating, and her teaching style is hard to understand. She is also a tough grader and class is extra boring .

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MTH1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a student that has always done extremely well in all of my math classes, until I had this professor. Tests are irrelevant to what she tells us we need to know. Her first words to the class were "Most of you will fail this class". I now understand why this was the only calculus class left at the Auburn Hills campus.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT1150
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is strict about making sure you have AND use your calculator she will call you out on the fact that you don't have or are not using your calculator in class because its disruptive to the class. material is overall easy if you understand math, but there is a lot of homework.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAT1540
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. Rude, unwilling to help, condescending, belittling, and very unclear when teaching the information. Tests aren't easy, and she has tough grading criteria. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT take her class. Never ever ever take her class. I regretted taking her class really quick and could not wait for the semester to end.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1730
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrible. She is the definition of evil. No help at all. She makes you feel stupid. If you go to her for help she will just bash on you for not doing good. When asking questions, she doesn't answer them, however she proceeds to remind you of how stupid you are. TESTS ARE HARD. Do not take her. I ignored her reviewS, biggest regret EVER!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT1560
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

At first I was shocked that a professor lacking in the ability to teach would be able to teach, then it hit me. This is a community college. Overall treats you as an inept child, degrading, impossible test/quizzes. More importantly DOES NOT GIVE HELP WHAT SO EVER. I recommend Mark Hopkins. If you want a good laugh and want to lose money take this.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT1600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had. Condescending, takes an hour the day after a test to make fun of people who got things wrong, can't hold the attention of the class, can't explain things well, never answers questions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a very VERY rude professor, she expects you to know everything, her tests are extremely difficult and you have zero hopes of passing it. If you don't study you are guaranteed to fail. Only take this class if you enjoy teachers who randomly yell, have a hard time properly explaining things, and who are extremely sadistic.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON238
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't explain anything, very very very difficult to understand. VERY rude, not helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAT1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I extremely regret taking her class. She is very rude to students and constantly telling students that they will fail. Her voice is also very annoying. An unnecessary amount of homework that will not help with her tests. She expects 10+ hours a week to be spent on the class. Only take this class if you are sadistic. Worst professor ever.