Sophia Graff - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Sophia Graff

Department: TBD

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Theres literally no way of failing this class as long as you pay attention to the lectures she gives, and attend the Student Assistant Workshops. I honestly believe towards the end of the semester, she was trying her hardest to make it ridiculously easy for us to pass with multiple opportunities for us to turn our worst test score into a 100.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Every math class at Valencia has the same homework load because its online through a website so as long as you pace yourself you should be fine. She doesnt respond to emails but she gives access to her number to contact her. Just take notes during class, its helpful!! Also, do all HW and labs, she will drop your lowest tests at end of semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• 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:

She seems like a nice lady, but her teaching method is very different. If you cant handle very fast lectures, I wouldnt recommend taking her. Only give 3 test the whole semester with opportunity for extra credit but test are very different than how she teaches. Test are lots of word problems but in class she doesnt teach you that way.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STA2023H
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She means well but her teaching method isnt understandable. 3 exams, 1 project, and online/book hw replaces lowest exam grade. Get all As on exams(raw score not with extra credit) final will be waived. Literally the hardest class I took at Valencia. I strongly recommend not taking her!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033C
• 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:

Dont take it if you cant understand someone who talks really fast and doesnt help much

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She talks about personal life more than she teaches. does not offer any help when a person is asking. she rely too much on student help. Her accent is heavy, so you wont understand what she says, and she don't repeat herself. I am not bad at math, its actually my favorite subject but she makes me HATE it. DON'T BOTHER

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT2023
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was a HUGE struggle. Professor Graff is amazing though. This is the first time I actually learned life skills that will probably come in handy with everything that I do. She is very honest and SUPER caring. She will not help you unless you sees you work to help yourself first. Go to Study halls, Do your HW, do all extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STA2023H
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Graff is not a good professor. For her, a student will understand if she/he has analytical skills, otherwise the student won't because she/he "just doesn't get it" . It's seriously terrible. For that, she doesn't take too much time explaining the class content. Even when she explains something, those 15min are sometimes incomprehensible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have a 4.0 and am currently failing her class. Your grade is based on the three tests and the final. We only go over the lecture and do a few problems than on to the next. She does not stay on a topic and do multiple problems to ensure that everyone has the ability to complete the topic. I love math and this class has been terrible. (Statistics)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• 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:

Her class is basically about passing the test. Homework is optional, but it helps if you won't do well on the test. Extra credit is available, so use it. And she talks a lot about herself and personal life. Personally, this is a self taught class. Study and use all the help you can get to grasp the concept of this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Shes caring and all but if you're not good at math don't take her class. She teaches differently and is more advanced she told me to basically withdraw from the course since I wasn't understanding her way of teaching. She expects you to already know everything and move on to the next lesson after a week, also too much homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel as if she leaves out information, does not have anything organized. Majority of the class dropped due to the lack of information presented. Take if you want to stress over tests that she created to purposely fail you. You get three exams and a final. You do get test cheat sheets but be aware as she does not specify, Its a lot, she's petty.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STA2023H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade is based solely on tests and project (for honors), so it forces you to understand the material. Not time-consuming. Graff is intimidating at first, but hilarious, knowledgeable and always available to clarify. She has a unique teaching method that helps you to remember and understand information. Lots of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. She takes time out of her day to help with study halls and she cares that you actually learn and understand stats. She is very nice and very funny! She connects her class to real like situation which just makes it that much more interesting. Tough class but she makes it fun and interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

At the beginning of the semester, I thought of dropping out of her class. However, I did not and that was one of the best decisions I have made. She likes to make sure that students comprehend the material. She's not easy when it comes down to giving away answers, she's better at making students find the answers. I highly recommend her. :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STA2023H
• 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:

SHE IS SIMPLY THE BEST PROFESSOR. At the beginning you will fell lost, but she teaches step by step and you will learn so easily. YOU WILL REALLY LEARN

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome math professor! In every lecture, she gives you the notes you need to complete the homework and is very thorough. Lots of homework problems though. Must be written by hand. Tests are harder than the homework, but if you practiced the homework problems, you will be fine. She cares a lot about her students and want you to try your best :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stats is hard but Ms Graff helped in every way she could. Homework is extra credit for the tests and she gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. She will do anything she can to help you pass, even meeting up with you outside of school. She is tough and scared me at first, but I wouldn't have passed with any other teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1033C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the easiest class that I have ever taken

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAT1033C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The ones who complain about this class are just plain lazy because she helps you with everything. Homework is a bit too much but all of the answers is on mathlab, for labs once you get a 75 or higher i think, she gives you 100% and she tells you what is going to be on the test plus gives plenty extra credit which is about 15 pt every test. EASY A