Lisa McCarren - Butler County Community College

Professor: Lisa McCarren
Department: Mathematics
College: Butler County Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I REALLY enjoyed McCarren as a professor. She was down to earth and helpful. Shes def a take no crap teacher, so dont take for a blowoff class. She knows what shes doing and does a great job teaching it!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Frequently late to class, untimely/not thorough responses to emails (even around chapter tests, midterms, and finals), genuinely seems like she isn't into math, seems like a lazy teacher.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH101
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
With Covid in full swing, this class was transitioned to online learning. the thing is, theres no coordination between the assigned "mylab math pearson" assignments, the audio-visual lectures, and her power points. they are all handled by diff ppl for example a chapter might have 6 sections, the hw will be on 3 of those, and lectures will be on 4-5
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I attended a summer course for Chemistry, so it would be more rushed than usual. The lectures went well, she knows what she is talking about and can explain any concept in more depth it you ask her. There is a good amount of homework, and if you do not pay attention in class, you will very quickly get behind. She is a very good teacher.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Really enjoyed this class. The test were fairly simple and she provided many take home tests and quizzes. Although the book was not needed for homework it was allowed to be used during quizzes. The lab class was also nice, the lab was scheduled for 2 hours but we never stayed the full time. Highly recommend this class!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She is very to-the-point and comes off as dry, but she really grew on me. When she lectures, she uses plenty of repetition to drive things home. Consider tutoring - if you do not understand something, there are not a lot of opportunities for catching you up, and it will pile up. NOT an easy A. Study for the bonus points: the knowledge will help.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She uses the projector all the time. If you want to understand get a tutor and study everyday. Extremely difficult!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She basically relies on all your test scores. You have all of this homework to do that does not count much towards your grade. She does not explain things very well. Very hard to follow at times and at other times she drills something that is not important.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No time management skills. She ends up about 2 weeks behind by end of semester & rushes to fit it all. Easy labs, but lecture & homework will drive you insane. Departmental midterm & final that her tests do not prepare you for. Online component is required for homework.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My advice for McCarren is simple, drop her. Drop whatever class you have and run. Take someone else, switch your major, drop out of school, but whatever you do... DONT TAKE MCCARREN.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112B03
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Chemistry is difficult. McCarren knows her stuff, but doesn't know how to present it in an easy to understand way. Nice lady though and if you ask for help, she will try her hardest. GET A TUTOR.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
At the beginning of the semester she showed up late all the time and barely spent any time on the material in class. After midterms she started showing up on time more consistently and devoted a few whole class periods to review. If you are willing to ask for help, she will help you. Be prepared to spend a lot of time studying on your own.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She goes through information way to fast. Her tests are nothing that you learned. She does not care if you come to class. No study guides she says "it's her time" and she doesnt want to waste it making them. If you have her drop it before its to late!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved her teaching style. She answered all questions that were asked, and had no problem with going over material if we did not understand. She would ask if anyone had question before moving on to the next section.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • 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:
As a biology professor she is extremely unhelpful and goes through material too quickly. If you're signed up to take a class with her, get out while you still can!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had her for college algebra.... useless... DIDNT LEARN A THING. Only positive she does take home tests and allows a note card during in class tests but it is only to bring up the class average cause the class test scores are so low. DO NOT TAKE HER FOR MATH i heard shes a good bio teacher tho
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Terrible terrible terrible she talks too fast,expects you to already understand what she is teaching and if you dont and ask a question she doesnt explain she just shows you the example again. Not a good math teacher especiallly at a lower math level if your in her class its because you dont understand math and she doesnt help at all!!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
At first I thought she would be okay. Then the coffee kicked in and she talked 100 mph. Beware - write fast. She erases the whiteboard before you have time to write the example.
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