Western Kentucky University / T / Jean Thornton
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
Multiple Choice: 2
Fill in the Blank: 4
Essays: 1
Problem Solving: 22
Mandatory Final: 23
Cumulative Final: 21
Textbook Required: 23
Extra Credit: 4
Attendance Required: 17
24 Total Evaluations
MATH-116 : Math 116 - Posted 10/25/2012
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you aren't very good at math, I suggest you don't take her. She is a lovely lady, and is willing to help but she goes really fast when teaching. Every math 116 class is the same at Western, same tests, homework, quizes. They are all done on the computer, the only difference is the teacher. So I suggest to pick a different teacher if you need to take math slow, but if you know what you are doing and just need a review, shes is the teacher for you!
MATH-116 : Algebra - Posted 4/12/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Jean Thornton is probably the best math teacher I have ever had. She really takes the time to make sure her students understand the material with lots of examples. She gives take home tests, occasionally, and is probably one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. Her class made me feel like I really could do math in college, and I would highly recommend her.
MATH- : - Posted 12/16/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Thornton is an awsome teacher. She is helpful and considerate. Yes, she goes a little fast, but if you ask her to re-explain something, she is more than willing to do so. I'm bad at algebra but was able to get an A in her class - all I had to do was do the work! If you get a chance, take her - she can help you if you are willing to help yourself.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/1/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This woman needs to fly away on her broom.Shes ok but is a horrible teacher.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 9/13/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Just take someone else, no other grades besides tests so you cannot afford to mess up period. She can be snappy and often rude.
MATH- : College Algebra - Posted 8/30/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
The class is really easy and she is extremely helpful! she does multiple questions to help you understand something specific. She will work with you extra after class or office hours. Shes really nice and teaches college level math with grade school analogies so its easy to understand. quiz every week. and a test about every 2 weeks if i remember right. some questions get tricky.
MATH-116 : Algebra - Posted 5/18/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Thornton has such a great rep. at WKU or so I heard, well all I heard from the entire class this semester is how she doesnt relate to college kids enough. There are no breaks like bonus or anything. Homework dont even bother with as it's a waste of time, the study guides are good as they are similar to the exams. I thought she was kind of rude at times and grew in patient. I think her rep. has lost its "mojo" so to say.
MATH- : College Algebra - Posted 4/5/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I heard such great things about this lady I was thrilled to find a good solid math teacher. Her evaluations showed her to be a woman of her craft...well for me and much of my class there wrong. She is a sweetheart and will help you out in anyway. But she goes so fast, Im not sure she realizes this is a 116E section. I have her right now and much of the class talks about how she flies through material and gives quizzes wayyyy to much. This week we have two quizzes and a exam two days after the second quiz. No homework has to be turned in and she does take attendance. After 5 misses you must drop the course. Lastly, this course would be better if she had a even bigger heart and understood its a 116E section, bonus would be great like maybe for doing homework or something. Like I said shes sweet but needs to come down to a students level who struggles in math.
MATH-117 : Trig - Posted 3/3/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Thorton is a great teacher! I would recommend her to everyone. She makes math easy to understand, even when you're as awful at it as I am. She moves through notes quickly, but doesn't mind re-explaining things if you ask. At the end of the semester, if you have perfect attendance, she adds 20 points on your final. Take her!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/15/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This women is ok she goes on about her dog and other cheesy stories she GOES WAY TOO FAST if you like fast pace and can keep up take her otherwise take someone else shes also hateful in regards to those who dont understand math please take someone else
MATH-117 : Trigonometry - Posted 12/10/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
She goes over the quizzes the day before and the next day it is the exact same thing as the review only the numbers are changed. The tests are the exact same way. Notes are taken everyday and I can honestly say that I have learned but her tests and quizzes are a breeze, which is what your grade is entirely based on. She is always cheerful and has a warm personality.
MATH-116 : - Posted 11/18/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
She is a very nice lady and does a pretty good job of covering material. She goes over it kind of quickly. Her test are a little overkill, you always feel like your studying for a final or something. But the study guides she gives are pretty helpful.
MATH- : College Algebra - Posted 1/11/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I loved this class! She is an awesome math teacher!
MATH-117 : Trigonometry - Posted 12/10/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Prof. Thornton is great. You can tell she enjoys teaching even when it's her 3rd or 4th class of the day and she's exhausted. She's a good teacher too, very understanding and helpful.
MATH-116 : Intro To College Algebra - Posted 3/8/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Jean Thorton was a good teacher, however she went over the material really fast in class making it hard to keep up and understand. However, she gave us study guides for each test, including the final. These study guides helped a lot in preparing for the tests.
MATH-116 : - Posted 1/18/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Thornton is an amazing teacher. She really cares about her students and tries to make math easy for everyone. We had 12 quizzes and 5 exams including the final and she dropped our two lowest quiz grades. Be sure to study the study guides before each exam because the format is the same as the actual exam. I would definitely recommend Mrs. Thornton to anyone!
MATH- : 096 - Posted 5/11/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
i hate math and i got an A in her class...she doesn't give extra credit...you WILL use the book....mandatory, cumulative final...lots of notes...but she makes the class pretty easy. You will also have to attend class everyday and take notes everyday. If you like going into class and knowing excalty what you're going to do that day, take her. You take about 13 to 14 quizzes throughout the entire class but she dropped 3 of ours. The tests are excalty like the review sheets she gives, she just changes the numbers. So if you go to class and study, you'll be fine. She made me actually like math! AWESOME teacher!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 4/24/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Thornton is a very nice lady but the thing is, her tests are freakin crazy. Every time that I studied for one I felt as though I was studying for a final. I felt that they were much harder than they needed to be.
MATH- : Math 096 - Posted 4/17/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Thornton is amazing! I have alwasy struggled with math, but not anymore. Mrs. Thornton doesnt tell you how to do the problems she GUIDES you through the problems. If you have a hard time with math make sure you take Thornton, no question is a dumb question in this class!
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 2/2/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
She goes pretty fast for the course, but will answer any and all questions. You always get a review for tests, and one for the final. She is willing to help you whenever you need it outside of class.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/14/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs.Thornton is probably the best teacher you can get. The tests are really easy. You get a quiz every week and those are really easy too. She drops your lowest quiz grade. She is a very nice and understanding teacher. If you miss any classes you can catch up very easily. I highly recommend taking this class with her.
MATH-116 : College Algebra - Posted 12/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I hate math and I'm really bad at it. She is one of the best teachers I have had EVER! She explains everything in detail and doesnt leave out one step or detail. There is 12 quizzes and she drops the lowest 2. There are 4 tests and a final that is cumulative. If you have trouble with math I would definatly take her. She's awesome!!!
MATH-96 : Math 096 - Posted 11/2/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I love Mrs. Thornton, she is a fantastic teacher! I had this class with a bunch of retards, (lets be honest, it was 096) and she was really patient when people asked a lot of questions. she will go over anything you ask her to and has pratice quizzes and tests that are like the actual quizzes and tests, only the numbers are changed. she doesnt take up homework and she always lets you out of class early. i HIGHLY recomend her to anyone!
MATH- : Math 100 - Posted 10/19/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate