Phuong Lam - Foothill College

Professor: Phuong Lam

Department: TBD

College: Foothill College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1B
• 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:

My advice to you is not to take this teacher. She will exam you on the most difficult material from the textbook; all of which she has not gone over in class and expects you to learn on your own in the STEM center. It not her fault that there isn't enough time in class to go over much, but given the circumstance the exams should be less difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1B
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am not bad at math. But, this professor is horrible at teaching the concepts. What she teaches is very minimal and her tests are about stuff that we never touched upon or learned. Her homework assignments are incredibly difficult and long and don't really help to study for the tests at all. The quizzes don't prepare you for the test.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Lam for the last two quarters. Put in 15hours a week studying for the exams. Got 100% on the homework and above B+ grades on quizzes. Then 50% on the exams. Nothing relates to the exams. I would recommend just not taking her and wait for other teachers to open up. She is oblivious to the disconnect between her exams and teaching style.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lecture is all conceptual with really hard homework assignments. Her tests are insanely hard, and are completely different than what is done in class. She is nice tho, and willing to work with students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lam is a kind and energetic teacher. However, I found that I really struggled with her teaching style. It's seems as time is spent on rather unimportant details versus the larger concept. Sections are gone through quickly (quarter system), but the style of teaching lacks the solidification of the concept. It didnt work for me, but may for others.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH48C
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The quizzes weren't necessarily that hard and she gave good partial credit on quizzes. Midterms were the same way. The worst part is she never posted grades throughout the term and only posted them a week after the final. The final was long enough that the 3 hours to take it wasn't enough and most people didn't finish. If you can, find someoneelse

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Poor explanations and the majority of class wasted with simple questions. HW was 75% if late. The final was around 3 times the length of both midterms, and at the end, around 90% of the class were still working on it. I can't believe this teacher has spent her entire life teaching, but overloaded the final like that. Now I'll have to retake...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I hate this professor, bloody hell, she has a lot of homework, and those questions are very complicated. What's more, the countless quizzes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is nice and caring, but when it comes to her quizzes and tests they are hardly related to what she teaches. The first exam was about 30-40% of what we studied in class and for homework and the other 60% was kinda like wtf where did this come from.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't gauge how easy this class is since I already knew the material. Forces you to buy textbook to do online homework. friendly and helpful

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH49B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice teacher and explain concepts well. However, don't let class material fool you. The exam is more challenged. Final is easylier than midterm.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH48B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is sweet and extremely helpful if you have questions, however her lectures do not prepare you for any of her exams. She said she "leaves things out on purpose" instead of lecturing on it. Which makes her lectures pointless to be honest, we go over worksheets mostly and be ready to learn everything on your own conceptually. Exams are tough.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She has insanely hard tests that most people fail and have nothing to do with the quizzes or class work imo. I did A LOT of self studying to get a gist of what may be on the test but only one or two questions ever were. I read the book, did all back of the book problems, and went over old quizzes/hw plus KhanAcademy but Idk where she gets the tests

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's really nice and willing to help. Her explanation is crystal-clear, and she always do the calculation step-by-step. Homework and quiz per week. Quizzes are actually easy, but they're conceptual so you gotta pay extra attention to the details. She gives fair, considerate points. Definitely recommended!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is better at other things than a teacher, maybe she is better as a tutor or a leader. IF you take her class be ready for the not good. But if you want tough then she is the right person for you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very kind. Has a lot of office hours. Patiently explains problems until you understand.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is nice but she is not helpful. Kind of confusing has time to help but does not explain well. I mdo not recommend this class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very hard and a hard grader. This is the lowest grade I have received ever! Her exams are not really what she teaches and does leave a lot of homework, but she is a great instructor and very patient when you don't understand a concept. She is very approachable and available everyday for help. Over all, her class was hard,but I learned a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I want to like her, but her grading on her tests make NO sense. She will mark you down on tests for EXTREMELY minor things.. Beware of that. Otherwise she is very enthusiastic, wants her students to do will and covers material very well. She usually stays after class for people who want/need help and will you can get a one on one with her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a great person but not so good teacher. She gives a lot of homework and the test are EXTREMELY hard! some stuff you dont even learn it and it's on the hw. and she NEVER NEVER NEVER lets you out on time. but she is super nice and willing to help out those who need it.