Claire Levaillant

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MA1B . 11 Years Ago

Claire was my linear algebra TA at Caltech while my father had cancer. She was unusually kind, and invited me to dinner, and let me turn in my problem sets several weeks late. Claire is a really good person and I still remember her kindness even though it's been about seven years.

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MATH3B . 12 Years Ago

Levaillant is highly theoretical in her teaching and emphasizes understanding of the core principles of calculus over rote computation. While her exams may seem difficult, her grading is very lenient. She explicitly stated that she teaches to the best students in the class. If you are that kind of person, her class is very rewarding and insightful.

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MATH3B . 12 Years Ago

Very confusing to understand. She knows this and compensates with incredibly lenient grading, which doesn't help you if you want to learn calc but does if you want an easy A. Section is incredibly helpful and pretty much reteaches the class you can understand a little bit better. Midterms and Finals are also open note.

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MATH3B . 12 Years Ago

Professor Levaillant is very supportive and always helpful. The class is challenging, because she can make the material more difficult than it is. However, she provides lecture notes and is always willing to help you. She is generous in grading as well. As long as you attend class and pay attention to her notes and section, you'll do great.

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MATH3B . 12 Years Ago

Professor Levaillant is very sweet and she genuinely wants her students to succeed. The class material is difficult, considering it being calculus, but she also teaches unique techniques and concepts. Thus the class can be difficult but keeping an open mind helps. She grades very generously and exams were open note. Go to section and use the book.

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MATH3B . 12 Years Ago

She is very smart. But hard to understand at times. She is very lenient with the grading. Overall not a bad teacher. If you have her go to section because that is where you will learn most of the material. Open notes exams. Exams weren't too hard.

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