course evaluations University of UtahCourse and Instructor Evaluation Written Comments ReportFall 2008 College/School:College of Science Print Date: 09-Jan-09Instructor: MACARTHUR,KELLY A; Subject:MathematicsCourse #:1010 - 001Enrollment:175Course:Intrm Algebra Evaluations processed:95 List two things about the course content, materials or design that were effective for your learning, or makeconstructive suggestions for improvement. I think that the material is covered way to quickly. I felt like I needed just a little more time on eachsection. I think the professor did a great job in teaching the content and I feel like I am walking awaywith more knowledge and a stronger base in mathematics.The professor's teaching style was great and she made it all understandable.Nothing. it was fast and was not well explained, half of the class did not know what was going on.The professor knew what she was talking about and she did an excellant job at getting the students tounderstand the material. I did not learn that much, but that is because I have already taken HonorsCalculus in Highschool...I don't think there is any improvement needed for this course. Overall great course.The study sessions help a ton.Assignments were tedious Exams were much more difficult than the assignments prepared you for.It was a good course, but too many students did not need to be there, but were unfortunately placedas so.Between the book and her instruction all the concepts were made clear. She used shifting chalkboardsand there were several of them so that we could still be writing down problems while she was startingnew ones.they way we took notes, and homeworkIt was very clear from the beginning what was expected of us in the class and what we had to learn.The course outline was very organized and was very easy to followhomework time in class and review for test.The book is very helpful. The course also helped solve everyday math problems that can occur.She was a great teacher. I like her teaching style and she is outgoingThe book was a big help in learning, and the way the tests and homework was laid out. I wouldsuggest that students just stick to it here - it isn't a super hard class but it just takes time to doeverything.Class is great, fun and very well organized1) Overall I thought that she did a good job, helped with questions on every assignment, and helprecover everything that would be on the upcoming test.I really like kelly, she knows how to explain things well, and fair.Course Evaluations -- Administrative Computing Service -- U... https://www.acs.utah.edu/prod/evaluations/evaluation-report...1 of 4 1/9/09 4:35 PMReally enjoyed the way that professor mcarthur taught her material, it was very effective and i learneda lot from it.She presented a lesson and when she was done she would answer any problems the next classsession. The book was also very helpful, I think if I were to have missed a class I could have caughtmyself up by just reading the chapter. There were review sections on Thursdays which seemed like agood idea but the TA taught it a different way and got lost on some problems so it confused me more.This class (as a Math Class) doesnt really have course materials besides a book. Yet my teacher hasan effective website with materials to help as well as helpful hints given each week. The class was agood math class. The size of the math class is the only thing that i did not like but i guess that isuniversity lifeI liked how we had a brief time for questions in her class. I liked how she gave extra credit for the extrareviews. I was already used to it so it gave credit for something that i was already doing earlier.straight forward information web ct was easybook was good and informativeGreat teacher and she really cares about helping everyone1. The way the course was set up mdde it really easy to learn. 2. IT was nice how we only learnedspecific things instead of everything.1. The homework was very heavy, everynight making it hard for students with many other classes, andjobs to keep up. 2. I felt, that although the class was effective it covered too much too fast.I loved the independence, but the work load was a bit much.No suggestions. It was a great class!The syllabus & Hints Page handed out at the beginning of class were especially helpful. When Ifollowed the hints I did better in the class - go figure! The Professor's weekly hints in U-mail wereencouraging also.How she would do problems and walk us through on the board was good, and how we could ask herquestions from the homework and she would go through them was a great help.The design the instructor used in teaching the class made it easy for me to follow alongGreat Class I learned a ton of information!Good worksheets made it easy to study for test. good subject matter.the homework assignments and the review sessionsKelly was a great teacher, she really knows how to teach the material! I learned alot in her class!I think that there were way too many assignments assigned each day. I remember when we got out forthanksgiving break, we went to class for 3 days, and then there were 5 sections of math homeworkthat were due the next week. I did like the fact that we could turn in 10 assignments late without beingdocked points.Very effective class, i have learned much!This class was frustrating. The book was very helpful, and I felt like I learned the concepts well, butthat never was reflected on the tests. I always came to exams feeling prepared but the questions werenothing I was ready for. It would be helpful to be taught what is on the exam.Kelly is a true professional who loves teaching math. She is very intelligent and enjoys everythingabout teaching. She was always on time and there for students needs. I enjoyed being a student inher class and wish I could have her as a professor again. I learned a great deal from Kelly and admireher teaching abilities.Amount of homework was helpful with learning and comprehending the material.The organization and the step by step teaching process really helped me to understand the things Iwas learning. The assignments and tests really reflected how well I understood the material I wasbeing taught and it also showed what I needed to work on.i loved kelly and the study sessions were very helpful!book didn't expalin thing wellCourse Evaluations -- Administrative Computing Service -- U... https://www.acs.utah.edu/prod/evaluations/evaluation-report...2 of 4 1/9/09 4:35 PMthis course sucked ballsThis