Julie Hess - Grand Rapids Community College

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Julie Hess - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Julie Hess

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MA133
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:

The bulk of the class is taught via modules on Thinkwell in a pretty robust and straightforward manner. Practice tests are great preparation for the real thing (proctored w/ Respondus during COVID and I think in person normally), and Professor Hess is incredibly fast to respond to emails and caring. Highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

professor hess is very rude and is not understanding at all. I would expect her to be more forgiving especially since so many people are already not comfortable with online school. I made mistake while typing in my answer on a quiz because the website she has us use is so slow and glitchy. I emailed her and asked if she could fix the point and nope

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Before taking this class, I was dreading calculus. Now I love calculus! The online lectures Professor Hess used were entertaining, and the homework helped me understand the material. Professor Hess responded quickly to my emails and helped me work through any problems I had. I loved the online format, and would definitely recommend this professor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took precalculus with Hess, and it was basically college algebra combined with intro trigonometry. Would recommend going into the course with strong algebra abilities as she races through the lectures without allowing you to really understand the concepts (not her fault, there is a lot to cover). She is very approachable, kind, and knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MA255
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Julie is a solid professor. She definitely knows the material, and is willing to help after hours. The labs that we did where okay; I mean, they got the point across, but a lecture would of done just fine. Her lectures were scattered. She would "run" thru them. Also, tests are based on the lectures more than the book. You'll see what I mean.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MA131
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:

This was an online class done through Thinkwell. This was the best online class experience I have ever had. Professor Hess is by far one of the best. She was always open to helping students and answered emails very quickly. I would very highly recommend her to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MA123
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

super nice lady, very willing to help in, and out of class. good instructor. not too much homework, but enough to get the material

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MA107
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love this woman! Honestly, I'm a lost cause when it comes to math but this woman will help you until the very end. One night I emailed her so stressed and she asked me what questions I didn't understand then she sent me multiple videos of her doing examples step by step! She's incredibly caring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED MRS. HESS! I wish she was teaching Calc 1 and 2 in the summer! She was always willing to set aside more time for the students. She always asked if anyone had questions. Her homework was set up in weeks. You have one assignment tuesday and one thursday and they were due the following tuesday! Lots of time to work on it, but don't fall behind

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm lost for words, I was late for class 7 minutes, this woman graded me for that. I said no problem It happens, but not giving your students a good lecture and getting mad at them when they ask a question?. I was going to drop the class, but I want to challenge her and pass the class, but I would not recommend her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MA108
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Hess is a very caring woman and explains the math curriculum very well. She has you team up with your table mates to write problems on the board and to do review together. My only issue is that she will mark you down for the most simplest mistakes on your test, so be careful and overexplain.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was skeptical about taking an online math class, but this one was very clear. You have to buy an access code for a website that provides you with great videos, homework that you can redo, HW quizzes, and then tests (have to take in person). Professor communicates weekly, really does care, and was willing to answer my questions. Instant grading.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although I never met Julie, I enjoyed her online precalculus class. She didn't teach anything--it was all through a program called Thinkwell, but she emailed her students and gave feedback on exams. Based on that limited communication, Julie seemed like a nice lady. She also responded to emails crazy fast.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MA210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Hess is a very caring woman. The book is needed for the online code, but code can be purchased separately (recommended) i barely used the actual book. All homework is done online. Can do as many times as needed to get 100%. Tests are fairly difficult though. I would definitely take her again though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for online pre-calculus. She was very reliable to contact through email and provided good feedback if you didn't understand the lecture (video - by professor Burger). It was online through thinkwell, so if you have experience with that type of class then I would recommend it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Julie Hess was great with replying to e-mails or phone calls. Since this was an online class, everything was done online, using Thinkwell. The online instructor Edward Burger is incredibly nerdy and his cheesy sense of humor can grow to be obnoxious. Because there's few tests, they're heavily weighted toward your final grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hess doesnt teach the online class, but writes the homework & tests. Her explanations are wordy and hard to follow. The tests are full of trick questions and content that wasnt in the videos. The Thinkwell materials are excellent. If you need Calculus 1 & 2, subscribe to Thinkwell and then take the CLEP for credit. Dont bother with GRCC.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really loved Professor Hess. Even though I took the class online I always felt like she was really engaged in the class and was there to answer any questions I might have had. I didn't do as well as I would have hoped, but its calculus. I can't expect her to be a miracle worker. Overall, I would definitely take her class again, and recommend her

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MA107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I never met Prof. Hess in person but the few times I ever had to contact her by email, I usually received a response in under an hour. She posts helpful practice tests prior to the exams that helped me to go into the tests with confidence. Each quiz had an extra credit question, so my quiz average was actually above 100%.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MA107
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are not the greatest at math, of course this class might be hard. Professor Hess will take the time to help if you need it though. I enjoyed using thinkwell, because I can re-watch the videos.

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