Absolutely hated this class. I felt attacked when I participated and trust- everyone HAS to participate. Lots of groupwork. HATED the grading system. She grades using check +, check-, etc but it's impossible to know what grade you have in the class until it is too late. The coursework itself is easy, and you can get an A if you work your butt off.

Dr. Thoren's inquiry-based classes were difficult but rewarding. Unlike most math courses the students worked together every class, which was fun. The courses provided an excellent foundation for upper-division math.

She is the best professor I've ever had here in UCSB. I took her math 3A last quarter (2014 winter) and I'm taking her math 3B this quarter (2015 spring). She made calculus much simpler. Instead of letting you calculate, she wants you really understand what is calculus, why we are using this method. She is very patient and helpful. Love her.

She assigns very "high school" style projects. Lecture is dreadful, she uses i-clickers and asks students for answers. She will wait for someone to answer correctly, so if you value your sanity, speak up when you know the answer.

possibly worst prof I've had, lectures are boring and you learn nothing while the testshomework are extremely difficult and based on things never taught in class or section. Doesn't explain anything she's doing during lecture, just writes and reads off powerpoint. I do not recommend

possibly worst prof I've had, lectures are boring and you learn nothing while the testshomework are extremely difficult and based on things never taught in class or section. Doesn't explain anything she's doing during lecture, just writes and reads off powerpoint. Avoid at all costs