Peggy Michalek - Bellevue College

Professor: Peggy Michalek

Department: TBD

College: Bellevue College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peggy gives a good mix of quizzes, group work, gives example problems during class so everyone can practice, all prior to the Exams. She gives practice questions for the Quizzes/Exams so you know exactly what you need to master. Overall, one of the best Math teachers I've had, and her sense of humor is dry/cringey, but I love it. Awesome teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH99
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shes thorough, such that, she usually goes over the time limit of the class making sure everybody that has questions is on the level of the class. Shes a little old lady with a sense of humor, and knows her stuff. If you can ask the questions that help you progress, she'll usually know and be able to help you, not making you feel dumb. A rare gem.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No homework, only group assignments (2-5 problems max), couple quizzes, 3 exams, and final. If you show up and listen, take notes theres no reason you shouldn't get at least a B. She's not a bad teacher just sometimes boring, slow and does problems the hard way or explains them kinda weird. She's pretty funny and is willing to help if you ask.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peggy is awesome. Great at breaking things down slowly and even throws in a little bit of humor (if you're smart enough to pick up on it). I haven't taken a math class in over ten years and I had no problem understanding without trying too hard. show up to class and listen and you will be fine. she also is flexible with you and gives extra cred

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Slowest and most boring teacher you'll ever have. Most of class is watching her write long definitions and problems on the board. She's an ok teacher, she teaches right out the book. If you just pay attention but also make sure you follow along with a textbook to go further head if you'd like, you'll be fine. No graded homework. just group work

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• 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:

This is the second class I have taken with Peggy, and honestly, if I could take all of my math classes with her, I would. For the first time in my life, I am actually understanding Algebra. If you are having trouble grasping a concept, she will keep going over it in different ways until you do get it. I would 100% take her again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Homework was never graded, only group projects. Which were everyday, and only 5 questions. And they couldn't be made up. Quizzes were 5 questions (when we had covered 8 sections) and you only had 20 minutes to complete them, which is definitely not enough time to go back and check answers. If you actually want to learn math, don't take this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• 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:

Peggy appears to be well versed in math. That said, she is about the last person that should be attempting to teach. She's confused, petty & unforgiving. If you are teaching Algebra at a college, it's obvious students need more instruction & support, but she teaches class like you are a graduate student. You will regret taking her class, I PROMISE!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has outside class office hours. She is not specific with requirements on tests, be careful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the worst math teachers at Bellevue. She never handed back any homework or reviewed any tests. By the end of the quarter our class was way behind the other 098 classes. Students who complained about her were singled out and apparently ended up regretting doing do. Best advice is to take any other teacher instead of her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH098MATH099
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By the time we were near the end of the quarter, we were way behind the other 099 classes. She hands out lots of extra credit, but it won't help you pass the department final, but it might help you pass the class. Beware: Peggy teaches several classes at different colleges and spends very little time at any one location.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peggy loves math. If you have questions, she will take time to help you understand or she will set up a time with you outside of class. If you don't have questions, she will assume you know it. Lots of homework, but she gives you time to do it. Quizzes are almost always similar to all of the homework problems. Extremely nice, quirky and fun!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was really easy for me. There were take home quizzes.. How much easier can it get? lol I really believe this class prepped me for advancing to Pre-Calc 141. She has a sense of humor and can be taken the wrong way if you let it, don't be a prude. :P

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I don't know why Peggy have bad ratings, I think she's great and she makes it very clear. This is the first time I actually feel like I understand math because she speaks perfect english and she show you how to do problems step by step. HW due every Thursday, good amount of hw, tests and quizzes are easy, too. She gives out review questions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH95
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, funny sometimes, completely disorganized. Some days I truly felt like she was teaching, other days even when I'm fully intent on the subject I felt my grasp of math slipping.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peggy has a quirky but nice sense of humor. If she knows that you don't understand or are frustrated by something, she will go out of her way to help you. Quiz and test questions are very fair and she gives you ample study material to prepare. As with any math class, it's important to keep up with the homework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH98
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peggy is by far the best math teacher i have ever had. I usually get a C- in every math class I take, however, in this class (Math 98) I was able to get a B+ under her instruction.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH98
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was nice enough, I guess, but I found her to be sort of patronizing. "I was really surprised at the number of people who got 1 wrong. I thought you'd all get it...but, well, I got over my disappointment." Stuff like that. Also took attendance 2-3 times per class: once in the beginning, once in the end. In case people left in the meantime.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Run. Switch to another class ASAP! She was disorganized, and not very helpful. Plus she demands almost twice the workload.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Remember when you take this class that we all have our quirks. This woman loves Math and is very calm in presenting material which is helpful. If you have questions you need to come prepared to ask them and she will help you. *If* you don't come with questions she will assume that you know the material.