Charlene Beckmann - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Charlene Beckmann
Department: Mathematics
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Charlene, the worst professor to start my freshman year with. She was extremely unclear on assigned homework along with material that would be on the test and final exam. Tends to single students out and make them feel uncomfortable and embarrassed if theyre wrong. The best thing you can do to survive is be able to explain how you know your right.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH097
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Most definitely the worst professor i have ever had. - not good at teaching, makes easy tasks seem difficult -if youre bad at math already... good luck with this professor -many tests, little time to go over concepts -grades extremely harshly -treats class like kinder garteners -rude Youd be better off just taking proficiency test.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Im not good at math but all I needed was to past with a C, which I did. She makes you do a lot of paperwork and useless fun activities. She also makes you work in groups. If you complete your work, you will pass.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She never puts grades into blackboard so you will never know what you have in the class. She made her own textbook so you will get even more confused than you already are in math. She is very crabby but if you're in her good list she will love you. If you already struggle in math do not take her class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
So don't buy the textbook. She's going to act all confused when you show up with one that you bought and she'll say that she has one that she 'published' herself for you. Hers is free because its not really published its just a bunch of paper she stapled together and it's super confusing. Hate this class and this professor.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Super confusing
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH097
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is literally the most confusing teacher in the world. She spends time teaching things that are complicated and have no meaning. She doesnt give out too much homework but when she does its really confusing and hard to understand. She thinks everyone learns visually in the way she teaches. No one in my class understands a thing she is teaching us
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH097
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I HATED math before I got into her class. She helped me through all of the fundamentals and I feel totally prepared for Math 110. She can be a little nutty with the worksheets but they really do prepare you for the concept checks. Lots of group work but again it really helps with comprehension. SHES AWESOME!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She was amazing! I'm not good at math but she made me believe in myself. Each week you take a quick check (quiz on what you learned that week) and you can make up the wrong answers at her office. She's very helpful during tests. She wants you to pass the class. Make up the quick checks or you will regret it!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MATH097
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
she was very nice, i'm surprised at the comments. if you go to her office hours she's more than happy to help you. but she does talk a LOTTTT and tends to always go over the time. and saved me money because i didnt need to buy the textbook
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you are bad at math DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! It was the most confusing class I've ever taken. Nothing is made clear. Everyone in my class struggled. She gave at least 5 packets out a week and wouldn't say which ones were for a grade. She is way too abstract and her assignments do not make sense at all. I am more confused about math than ever.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MTH097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
would not recommend, if you have the opportunity to switch into a different class you should. she's rude and not clear at what is on tests or what assignments are due when and the assignments are all written by her and have lots of mistakes and on occasion don't add up at all.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MTH229
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Very confusing, gave too much bus work, and it was her way or the highway. She wouldn't let anyone disagree with her. She shared her political views regularly. She was very rude and shared inappropriate comments.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MTH229
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a fan. Her teaching is very biased and her way or the highway. She is all over the place, as well as her instructions. She gives you a ton of unnecessary busy work and makes you feel stupid if you are wrong. She does mean well and you do learn about high school math in a new light with great ideas for future teachers!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MTH229
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her teaching was superficial, didn't really learn anything meaningful or useful for real math. teaching. Sad
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MTH229
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
She didnt explain what she expected from her students, gave too more course work for a 3 credit class. Disorganized as a teacher, but very nice as a person
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH229
  • 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:
best mathe ed teacher going the school of ed. could learn something from her. Perhaps with more like her the state of education in our K 12 schools would improve.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MTH329
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is by far the worst professor at Grand Valley. Her class is worthless. She gives nothing but negative feedback.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: EDU170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Couldn't stand the class or the teacher, we spent our time trying to understand the random activities she made us to.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MTH229
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
LOVED HER! If you really want to teach and you work hard you will be fine, it's the slackers that don't like it because she makes you work:)
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