Mary Richardson - Grand Valley State University

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Mary Richardson - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Mary Richardson

Department: Statistics

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: STA312
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Richardson is incredibly nice person and a fantastic lecturer. It is hard to even explain how clear her lectures are. As someone comfortable with math and stats, I found the course was not very challenging and similar to the material in 215

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy A class. She is the sweetest lady and basically hands you an A. You get a cheat sheet for all of the exams where you can write any info down. Also she gives you a formula packet. She has SPSS labs that she completely explains how to do them in 2 6 min videos. I would finish all of my weeks work in 2-3 hours. 3 exams, final not cumulative.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

I took STA 215 and I was scared at first because everyone says stats it really hard, but Professor Richardson made it easy to understand. Her lectures were posted every monday and you have weekly quizzes with unlimited attempts. There are three exams, but she usually uses examples that she does in the lectures or the quizzes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: STA312
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:

Overall a great professor. Everything was online. We had weekly quizzes but you could have multiple attempts on them. The exams were not bad at all if you studied the practices quizzes she gave. Just use every resource she gives and you will be able to pass with a good grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ACC212
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I understand the disposition of adjusting to the online class giving, and am not familiar as to her experience in the past with doing so. However, either accounting is absolutely not meant to be taught online or she really has no idea how to structure it. Usually in absolute confusion and dread starting working on her work for the week.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will have a quiz once a week for the class, but there is no homework besides studying for the quizzes/exams. She returns grades very fast and is thorough during her lectures. Some material is difficult to understand at first, but she provides many examples and understanding for the material.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

if you know anything about stats in past this class is easy, mary is pretty understanding and helpful, would recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course was very challenging for me and professor Richardson did not make it any better. I would not take her course if you had the option.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are very clear and consise. Quizzes every Friday but if you study your notes you'll receive an A. I don't typically excelle in math but she made it quite easy. Comparitive to other stats professors she seems to be the easiest.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Richardson is a nice lady at heart but she is a very hard grader. Overall i wouldn't take her again, I would say the janitors care my about students than she does because she doesn't care about marking you down a lot for the smallest things. I took it in an 8am so it was lovely waking up to her mon/wed/fri.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Richardson is very knowledgeable with statistics, she does her notes fill in the blank style, which make it easy to follow. You have a quiz just about every week except for exam weeks but the quizzes are very easy and she drops your lowest 3. Tests are fairly easy and you get an equation packet to use on all tests and quizzes

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: STA321
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She provides note packets that are easy & fill in the blank for class, not a ton of homework, weekly quizzes are easy that help pad your grade, and exams aren't that bad. She also provides hints on homework questions/basically giving you some of the answers. Would recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mary is kind of unapproachable. She is a decent prof. Exams were pretty easy and straightforward if you pay attention and study. Drops lowest quizzes. Won't let u make up quizzes or tests though, no matter what. Posts study guides that REALLY help with exams. Final was challenging compared to other tests, so STUDY. I got a tutor and that helped

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

the class needs to be more challenging.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: STA321
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I have even had in the stats department. Acts like she has such a heavy load teaching mainly 215 classes and then says she is too busy to allow for an alternative quiz time. She is the opposite of a professor who actually cares about their students learning and well being. Strongly recommend you avoid taking her class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

Hands down the best professor I've ever had, leave it at that. Course expectations were very clear, great at teaching the content. Not to mention a very nice woman. You will very rarely find a professor this special... #BestProfessorBarNone

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Richardson literally gives you your grade, however much effort you put into this class determines the grade you will get. Her tests are tough if you don't study and there is a very easy quiz every week which really helps your grade. She is super sweet and her notes are fill in the blank. She is great during office hours as well, great prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

Absolutely loved her! Made learning so easy and literally spells everything out for you. Helps you when you need it, tells you in advance what is on the test, fill in the blank notes already ready for you, would highly recommend taking her!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: STA216
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:

This was her first time teaching STA216 in a while. She is very organized and gives you lecture packets to fill in. You do not need the textbook. I highly recommend her. Nothing too special, but you shouldn't struggle.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: STA312
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely brutal attendance policy - if you are late by over a minute expect your grade to suffer; if you miss class expect your grade to tank. If (for any reason) you miss she actively brags about how she will refuse to answer questions you may have. I'm a math major with 3.2 GPA and have already passed stats 200 and calc 3. This teacher sucks.

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