Michelle Scholefield - Santa Monica College

Professor: Michelle Scholefield

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are amazing and easy to follow / take notes to. She definitely cares about her students too :) Tests are difficult but not impossible if you attend class regularly, take good notes, print out all of her handouts, and do the assigned homework. Chemistry 11 is by no means an easy course, but Scholefield is the choice to help you succeed

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Scholefield cares so much for her students. She does seem a bit cold at first, but once you get to know her, she will be the warmest person. She is always available during office hours and constantly encourages her students to come to her for any kind of help, whether that be lab work or homework. Her lectures are very easy to understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WOW! Just get ready to be enlightened by her lectures. Simply one of the best professors Ive had. Her tests are a bit challenging but if u read over her notes and do ALL of the practice hw problem you should be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her class is extremely difficult, but if you put in some effort, shell do her best to help you. 4 tests, 1 final, final replaces lowest grade. She is an incredible professor and really does her best to push her students. Highly recommend her. Advice: GO TO CLASS, office hours are golden, DO THE HOMEWORK, STUDY HARD! Good luck!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down THE best professor I had so far! She is a gem to the SMC chemistry department. Her lectures are easy to understand, and she really tries to help students as much as she can. Solve all the practice problems, go to office hours and don't skip lectures (although attendance isn't mandatory). Take her if you can--I strongly recommend her!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best professors I've ever had. I learned a lot and, if you put in the work, it's a pretty easy class to do well in. Professor Scholefield really believes in her students. If you're having a rough time, spend a minute talking to her and she'll make you feel 1000% better. If you're not innately good at chem, she'll get you through.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, one of the most boring class I have ever taken. I sincerely don't understand the hype of her as a teacher because she gives out ridiculously hard tests and is a very boring teacher. She teaches and tries to be fun but, the class is very unengaging and is an alright teacher overall.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Scholefield is seriously one of the best professors i've ever had. People tell you not to take her because her tests are hard, but her lectures are literally AMAZING. So clear and her practice problems are so helpful. Do those and the homework she assigns and the tests will be fine. I love her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are amazing and she really cares about helping her students succeed. Definitely learned so much and wish she was teaching Chem 12! Her tests aren't that hard, but you have to work hard for that A. Do the hw and study your lecture notes. She is a little more strict in grading the labs, so don't just quickly do it before class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• 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:

Professor Scholefield was my retake of Chem 11. She was a very solid teacher who had specific grading criteria. She's very helpful when you go up and ask her questions. Do the recommended HW! I didnt do it for a test and I didnt do well. Labs were always enjoyable with her. Highly recommend to take her over the other Chem 11 professors.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is fantastic! Her lectures are amazing and she's always happy to answer questions. She explains things clearly and concisely and uses helpful analogies and examples to illustrate her points. Take good notes, because they're the only ones you'll really get.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM10
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best you can ask for! Her lectures are very optimized and crystal-clear. Even her speaking skills are great, you have no problem hearing her at all. On top of that, you have optional homework and other great resources in the optional textbook and her website. It's one of those classes if you don't do well it's 100% on you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this course during the summer 6-week session. She is a fair professor. You have to pay attention during lecture and take notes in order to do well in her class- I got an A and did not use the textbook once. The labs were easy and fun but the lectures got a little boring at times. 4 exams + final + lots of labs

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had hands down. Lectures are phenomenal, but often require CHEM 10 to understand concepts. Exams are tough but if u do the HW you will do well. Is strict on lazy students, but extremely supportive of students who try hard. Similar style to Taylor (CHEM 10). Not an easy subject, but I learnt so much. Wish she taught CHEM 12...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I wish she would teach higher level chem. I would definitely take her again. Take notes in class and do the practice problems it will help a lot for the exams. Homework is not collected. No quizzes. Total of 4 exams plus a final. Exams are twenty-five Multiple choice and two or three free response Qs. Labs are straightforward. Just study right.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best Chemistry Professor I have ever had! Her teaching style is very organized and she definitely prepares you for her exams. Her exams are really difficult though, so do all of the suggested homework problems and her handout problems. I wish she taught Chem 12. Getting an A is possible, but you have to work for it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly she teaches well, but she only gave out one A in my class. Like it's general chemistry come on... I would say take her, because she's a good professor, but if you like your GPA then do not take her please!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Only problem that her tests are too hard! Good at lecturing the material but her tests are insanely hard. The only reason I passed this class was because I had a tutor that helped me do some of the problems of the book. Labs are easy and does lecture in them so be careful dont miss anything in it!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

"You should've learned this in Chem 10"- Prof. Scholfield. She is an outstanding professor @ SMC and loves to teach Chem11. Her lectures are very clear and straight forward although the subject may be tough. She goes over examples very often and is very organized when it comes to lecturing. If you did really good in Chem 10 you shouldn't have a prob

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Scholefield is an excellent professor. Her lectures are crystal clear. Tests are tough but her notes and lectures are easy to understand. She's one of the few science professors at SMC who really cares for her students and is truly there for them.