Math 130, Math in the Social Sciences, Fall 2009
Math in the Social Sciences is a non-algebra, non-calculus based course designed for Liberal Arts majors in which mathematical
topics are introduced to students whose interests traditionally do not lie in mathematics. Students are introduced to topics such as voting theory, apportionment, scheduling, Euler and Hamilton paths relating to the traveling salesman problem, basic statistics, etc. The goal of this course is to develop an appreciation of mathematics by introducing topics relevant to students' lives.
topics are introduced to students whose interests traditionally do not lie in mathematics. Students are introduced to topics such as voting theory, apportionment, scheduling, Euler and Hamilton paths relating to the traveling salesman problem, basic statistics, etc. The goal of this course is to develop an appreciation of mathematics by introducing topics relevant to students' lives.
Student Course Survey
Scored on a 5 point scale: 0=Strongly Disagree to 5=Strongly Agree
Course Enrollment: 206
Course Enrollment: 206
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Weighted Average
4.39 4.13 4.17 4.09 |
Question
The teacher was enthusiastic about the course The teacher created an atmosphere conducive to learning The teacher was willing and available to help students outside of class Overall, I would rate this teacher as good |
Unabridged Student Comments:
“Did a great job explaning and helping me learn the math
topics.”
“I took this as a repeat/delete from my freshman year and I really got a lot more out of it w/ Lori as opposed to the teacher I had a few years ago. Thanks.”
“Lori was extremely enthusiastic and always willing to help inside and outside of class by creating numerous review sessions.”
“Ms. Ziegelmeir was extremely enthusiastic and happy. She definitely made this class as good as it was.”
“An emphasis on using the textbook outside of class seems like it would have been better in conveying that there are a lot of resources of out of class studying.”
“For being one who was dreading taking a college math (especially since as a transfer student, I hadn’t taken or been required math since high school—so no math for over three years) it was good and informative.”
“Having the lecture notes on RamCT was a big help.”
“Gave too much outside information instead of focusing just on course material.”
“Relax enjoy life Lori, you just started it, Don’t be so uptight.”
“She was willing to help us, and she knew what she was talking about.”
“Why make us buy a book? We didn’t use it once and the course worked find w/o it.”
“I think there are a bit too many subject to study and know for the final and it’s a bit overwhelming.”
“Not enough problems to practice and learn the material and then you don’t get your worksheet back until after tests & quizzes so your unable to study.”
“I did not have to use my book. Why purchase it?”
“Not enough explaination over material, too fast, too unorganized.”
“The material was some what easy but I lacked motivation because I feel like I will never use the material.”
“My TA was extremely helpful and patient in labs; always willing to help out and very knowledgable and understanding.”
“The book should not be required for this class. I bought it brand new and did not open it once.”
“I believe this course covers too much material in too short of time. The material was well presented from Lori but too fast!! It would be very helpful to have more time in class for questions!”
“The lessons in class were not helpful. I did not learn anything except in the lab and when I taught myself.”
“Teacher didn’t teach very well & only read off of the board. She didn’t explain how she got the answers. Class was very confusing & didn’t learn how to do problems until I got to class & the TA taught us. Teacher told wrong information & it was very frusturating. Sometimes when asked for her help she wouldn’t give an answer but tell us to figure it ourselves. Was very ditzy & didn’t seem knowledable on what she was talking about. I was overall unhappy with this class.”
“Lori was awesome! She was so enthusiastic and willing to help. She really wanted us to do well and was always willing to help us anytime.”
“I have found Lori to be a really great TA.”
“I really enjoyed having Lori as our TA she was very helpful.”
“Cool beans!”
“The instructor for this class was horrible, unknowledgable of course material. She was not good at explaining the material in a way that anyone could understand and unwilling to help out student when they were in need of help. She was unorganized, unprepared! I would never recommend her for another class.”
“The class was a good class I understood it completely”
“Good teacher”
“Huge help in our class always on time and always helpful. Thanks.”
“This course was easy for me and also I really understand the lectures really well. I would speed up in the lectures/reviews when going through so that we are able to get our stuff done!”
“The teacher was very helpful and taught the material well.”
“Lori was very willing to help outside of class and during class. It was fun material.”
“Lori was enthusiastic and helpful.”
“She was very enthusiastic, but at times we were treated like elementary kids.”
“Lori was very enthusiastic about teaching and was always willing to help students. Sometimes the subject matter was not explained well, but the lab helped me understand it better.”
“The teacher was too peppy for an 8:00 class.”
“Everything was clearly explained and we were always given opportunities for help.”
“Thanks!”
“I have no idea how this class relates to my major, isn’t helpful and a complete waste of my money and time.”
“It would probably be better if you slowed down during lectures. I know that I often didn’t have enough time to finish writing out examples.”
“A very enthusiastic teacher, but not approachable and very tense at times.”
“The algebra portion is unfair and should be covered more if it is continue to still be worth 10% of overall grade.”
“Lori was a very good teacher!”
“The subject matter was of little relevance to the students. Would have liked to learn the math relevant to my major. Can apply little or no knowledge learned in this class.”
“Lori was very enthusiastic about course. Lori always made sure she could be available for extra help even outside of office hours.”
“She was way to enthusiastic for an 8 am.”
“I like the teacher a lot!! She was always friendly & enthusiastic & personal. She is great!”
“I took this as a repeat/delete from my freshman year and I really got a lot more out of it w/ Lori as opposed to the teacher I had a few years ago. Thanks.”
“Lori was extremely enthusiastic and always willing to help inside and outside of class by creating numerous review sessions.”
“Ms. Ziegelmeir was extremely enthusiastic and happy. She definitely made this class as good as it was.”
“An emphasis on using the textbook outside of class seems like it would have been better in conveying that there are a lot of resources of out of class studying.”
“For being one who was dreading taking a college math (especially since as a transfer student, I hadn’t taken or been required math since high school—so no math for over three years) it was good and informative.”
“Having the lecture notes on RamCT was a big help.”
“Gave too much outside information instead of focusing just on course material.”
“Relax enjoy life Lori, you just started it, Don’t be so uptight.”
“She was willing to help us, and she knew what she was talking about.”
“Why make us buy a book? We didn’t use it once and the course worked find w/o it.”
“I think there are a bit too many subject to study and know for the final and it’s a bit overwhelming.”
“Not enough problems to practice and learn the material and then you don’t get your worksheet back until after tests & quizzes so your unable to study.”
“I did not have to use my book. Why purchase it?”
“Not enough explaination over material, too fast, too unorganized.”
“The material was some what easy but I lacked motivation because I feel like I will never use the material.”
“My TA was extremely helpful and patient in labs; always willing to help out and very knowledgable and understanding.”
“The book should not be required for this class. I bought it brand new and did not open it once.”
“I believe this course covers too much material in too short of time. The material was well presented from Lori but too fast!! It would be very helpful to have more time in class for questions!”
“The lessons in class were not helpful. I did not learn anything except in the lab and when I taught myself.”
“Teacher didn’t teach very well & only read off of the board. She didn’t explain how she got the answers. Class was very confusing & didn’t learn how to do problems until I got to class & the TA taught us. Teacher told wrong information & it was very frusturating. Sometimes when asked for her help she wouldn’t give an answer but tell us to figure it ourselves. Was very ditzy & didn’t seem knowledable on what she was talking about. I was overall unhappy with this class.”
“Lori was awesome! She was so enthusiastic and willing to help. She really wanted us to do well and was always willing to help us anytime.”
“I have found Lori to be a really great TA.”
“I really enjoyed having Lori as our TA she was very helpful.”
“Cool beans!”
“The instructor for this class was horrible, unknowledgable of course material. She was not good at explaining the material in a way that anyone could understand and unwilling to help out student when they were in need of help. She was unorganized, unprepared! I would never recommend her for another class.”
“The class was a good class I understood it completely”
“Good teacher”
“Huge help in our class always on time and always helpful. Thanks.”
“This course was easy for me and also I really understand the lectures really well. I would speed up in the lectures/reviews when going through so that we are able to get our stuff done!”
“The teacher was very helpful and taught the material well.”
“Lori was very willing to help outside of class and during class. It was fun material.”
“Lori was enthusiastic and helpful.”
“She was very enthusiastic, but at times we were treated like elementary kids.”
“Lori was very enthusiastic about teaching and was always willing to help students. Sometimes the subject matter was not explained well, but the lab helped me understand it better.”
“The teacher was too peppy for an 8:00 class.”
“Everything was clearly explained and we were always given opportunities for help.”
“Thanks!”
“I have no idea how this class relates to my major, isn’t helpful and a complete waste of my money and time.”
“It would probably be better if you slowed down during lectures. I know that I often didn’t have enough time to finish writing out examples.”
“A very enthusiastic teacher, but not approachable and very tense at times.”
“The algebra portion is unfair and should be covered more if it is continue to still be worth 10% of overall grade.”
“Lori was a very good teacher!”
“The subject matter was of little relevance to the students. Would have liked to learn the math relevant to my major. Can apply little or no knowledge learned in this class.”
“Lori was very enthusiastic about course. Lori always made sure she could be available for extra help even outside of office hours.”
“She was way to enthusiastic for an 8 am.”
“I like the teacher a lot!! She was always friendly & enthusiastic & personal. She is great!”
