Colleen Watson - James Madison University

Professor: Colleen Watson
Department: Mathematics
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH207
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Her ratings are for 220 & education majors need to know about 207. Not enough time given to do the tests and she controlled grading by if you went to optional office hours - SO GO!! She has math degrees from GA Tech and doesn't think much of our math abilities. The material wouldn't be used to teach math to children, it's too hard. Glad it's over.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MAT220
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Watson was very sweet and was able to explain stats in very simple terms. It was a flipped classroom with mandatory reviews every week or two. The tests were fair and similar to homework problems, though I can't say I retained much. If you're stuck or need help Dr. Watson is so kind and caring and can explain something differently until it clic
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Take Watson for 220! Took AP Stats in high school and this class was a breeze. She holds a generous amount of office hours if you need extra help to understand how to solve problems. The 4 tests have about 7 questions with parts a,b,c,d. Will give you credit if you show the setup but somehow get the wrong answer. Must follow her steps for problems.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MAT220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Watson is different than most math instructors you'll run into. She only expects you to re practice the same 4-5 worksheets until the test day. She doesn't ever get to the point, she gives you at least 3-5 mins responses. The first 10 mins of her lectures is just background/rambling. But if you do the work, her class is an easy A.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She is an amazing professor! Very easy grader and very little work for this class. She also explains everything well and makes it easy to understand. Take MATH 220 with her if you can!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Most disrespectful professor I've ever had. I failed the 1st time I took this class w her & decided to take it w her again bc I thought I would do better. When I tried talking to her how the tests were going for me, her response was "no offense but can't you just rush through all the problems & then go back & check your answers?" -all open endedBTW
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class online so it was just old prerecorded lectures, and we meet like once maybe twice a month. She is very test heavy. We had four tests, an exam, and 3 SPSS homework so it made it very difficult to bring your grade up if it was low. If you really struggle with understanding math I would not take this class online!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was an online class for me so all our lectures were given by old recorded lectures and then she would hold mandatory lecture for questions and go over practice problems. Her lectures were super easy to understand and she was always accessible. She is an amazing professor and you should definitely take her!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Watson deeply cares about her students' success and explains everything very thoroughly. There's no textbook, and you're graded on 4 exams, 3 assignments, and the final. Do everything she assigns when she assigns it and you'll do great.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • 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:
Professor Watson is an incredible professor! Her tests are very manageable so long as you do the optional homework. She has office hours and responds to emails very fast. As a person who does not really enjoy math, she made the class engaging and easy to understand. There is an option to get a textbook, but you do not need it.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Watson's lectures are very easy to understand, even if you have no prior experience with stats. She is approachable and extremely fair. Graded on 3 SPSS homeworks, 3 tests and the final. Take her if you can!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MTH220
  • 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:
Professor Watson was an absolutely amazing stats teacher and possibly the best JMU professor. Her tests are extremely straightforward, if you do all the practice that she recommends then you will do great. Textbook is optional and not necessary, homework is optional but you should do it. Get to know her, because she is so sweet and genuine.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • 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:
Colleen Watson is the BEST professor for MATH220! She is so sweet and really wants her students to succeed. She has office hours three times a week and provides a lot of handouts that are just like the test questions. Our class was asynchronous with lecture videos and you don't need the textbook. Final grade is 4 tests, 3 SPSS, and the final.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • 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:
Professor Watson is the best choice for MATH220. She is very knowledgeable about the material and does a great job explaining things in her lectures. The grade is almost entirely based off of tests, and there are four tests. Do the practice problems that she gives you multiple times to prepare for the tests, and you will do well.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH207
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Watson is the best! I took her online over the summer and this was the easiest class to pass. She posted all her lectures in advance, had office hours every day, and answered emails quickly. Her tests were very straightforward and easy! She gives you lots of study material. Very nice lady and awesome professor!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: STATS220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Love her! I hate math so much but she made me enjoy class. She knows what students find confusing and prepares ahead of time. Tests were difficult but she gave plenty of practice worksheets. Do not skip, you will miss so much! Go to her office hours and she will pinpoint what is confusing you. Great choice!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • 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:
TAKE WATSON FOR MATH220! She explains the material incredibly clearly and thoroughly and is very accessible outside of class. She somehow makes the time fly by in a math class (and I'm not a huge math person.) You do have to put in work on your end to ensure you understand the material to do well but she is amazing! Take her if you can:)
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Watson is one of the best math professors Ive had! She relates stats to real life events and somehow makes it enjoyable. Youre graded by 4 tests and a final exam and three spss homeworks. She is always staying after class to answer any questions you have and is easy to access outside of class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MAT220
  • 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:
A whole queen take her if you can. She makes a complicated class so much easier, makes it relatable to real life and explains things in a clear way. There only 7 total things in the grade book so you have to do well on them but besides that I have nothing really negative to say about her
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH220
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The amount of stress that this woman put me through is insane. I informed her that math was not a strength for me, and she was understanding. Countless nights of studying, redoing worksheets, all for her to write on my 2nd exam "You suck at math, how did you make it this far in life? You need to withdraw." A horrible prof, doesn't deserve to teach.
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