Peter Glidden - West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Professor: Peter Glidden

Department: Mathematics

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTE553
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love, love, love this professor. His class is an act of violence that will absolutely make you a better educator, but you have to work for it. Most of your grade are tests, which is unfortunate for me (a poor test-taker). But with some extra hours of studying, you can pull it off. He's understanding, funny, and knowledgeable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: Q30
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this as my only summer class and spent LOTS of time on it. Loads of work. Be prepared to put in 20+ hours a week for one class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAT143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Glidden was one of my favorite professors personality-wise. He is hilarious and I really liked him. His class, however was very difficult to follow. He moves very quickly and doesn't clearly explain concepts so it's very easy to get lost. He is also very hard to reach by email and assigns all homework online which I didn't prefer.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAT143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm usually decent at math but this class was very difficult for me. He goes super fast and kind of gets angry when you don't understand the material. He will call on you randomly during class. Homework online graded for correctness. 4 tests including the final.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

there are easier stat professors out there. only take him for stat if you have no other options in teachers. class was very confusing and he goes fast. he teaches different than a lot of other professors. barley passed this class. helps if you go to office hours but gives a quiz everyday so you need to stay on topic of the material

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Glidden is the man. He makes statistics fun. The material is easy to understand if you pay attention. He has quick quizzes every day to make sure you understand the material, which really helped on the tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A great guy! He can sometimes be a little flustered in class, but it's only because he wants to explain the subject as well as he possibly can. He's funny and definitely helpful. If you put the work in, you'll be fine. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK OR MYSTATLAB. You don't need them (even if he says you do). I never even opened mine and still did well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter Glidden is a funny guy that cares about his students understanding his lectures. It's not the end of the world when you miss his class, but he does give quick quizzes almost every day. They seem like a drag but are super helpful for preparing for the exams. There are 3 exams and a final, none of which are too difficult. Don't buy MyStatLab.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Glidden is a nice guy. He gives quick quizzes basically every day so you can't skip this class. There are three 1hour exams and a final. If you use the quick quizzes to study for the tests and the tests to study for the final and show up to class you'll be set. If you have trouble, see him during his office hours. He's always there and will help u

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Glidden is a funny guy, and is helpful when you need him. Glidden gives print outs of slides, but doesn't always follow them. They are a good guide. On some topics, it seemed like he had a hard time explaining it because he understands it so well; he didn't get what we didn't get. Great guy, but this is a class you have to work for.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Glidden is pretty clear when he teaches and gives decent notes to print out. He gives a 5 question quiz just about every class so it's a good idea to show up, but the quiz questions are pretty much what he puts on his exams. He tries to get everyone to participate in class to make sure every Overall the course isn't bad and he's a pretty nice guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAT121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the better math professors at WCU. He's very helpful and really tries his best to get his students to understand. Has daily quizzes that are what we learned in the class before, and they're not that difficult. Tests are all multiple choice and not too difficult if you study his study guides. I recommend taking him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATQ00
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Glidden was very helpful and definitely wants you to do well. He does not always explain things clearly but will try various methods if you express misunderstanding. There is a quiz or a few everyday but if you do the homework and review you should be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this teacher! He is such a sweetheart! He loves when you asks questions and answers them very thoroughly. I feel that he really prepares you for elementary teaching for the future. Pretty easy if you understand the material when he is going over it, if not make sure you ask because you do not want to fall behind because it moves pretty fast.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAT351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really Recommend. He wants you to succeed. Really clear and shows you great alternative ways to teach math. You use a lot of hands on activities. not much homework and what is for homework is so easy it takes like 5 minutes. Tests are easy if you pay attention in class and study the quick quizzes. He has a quick quiz everyday and they help a lot

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher! He made everything really clear and easy. He gives a lot of quizzes, but they are extremely helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He didn't really like me because I asked too many questions... interesting because he's a teacher. I think he thought I was playing dumb because I aced all his tests, but came to him like every day before class for help (4 week summer class). I feel like tests are easier in summer classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. He gives quick quizzes every day that help boost your grade and help when studying for his tests. He explains very well and has a great personality

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best math professor i've had at wcu! All his notes are on powerpoints and he gives daily quick quizzes that are super helpful when preparing for tests. Even though the tests are a bit difficult, by the end of the year I was able to ace the final because he really covers the material well. He's funny and very helpful, take him if you can!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Math for teachers: Best teacher ever. Quick quizzes almost daily (They help!) When reviewing for test/exam - Just look over the quizzes!!! All the same info. He will always help! Work is on helpful powerpoint slides that you can print out. He can be pretty funny. And hes very good at helping people understand the information. TAKE HIM!