Rhonda Amsel - McGill University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Rhonda Amsel

Department: Psychology

College: McGill University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Amsel knows her material very well, is an amazing lecturer, and always checks up on you during class to see if anything was unclear. Class moves at a slow pace as a result, can be redundant sometimes, but I think it's good for those who are new to statistics. Very unhelpful during office hours, however, which is a shame.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really love her classes even though I struggle hard with Statistics. I occasionally even find myself *liking* doing a statistic problem now, which I NEVER thought I would say in a million years. She doesn't use computers so get ready to calculate by hand, but I think she is passionate and dedicated and a fantastic teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very knowledgeable person and wants her students to do well, so much so that she seemed almost angry when the midterm average was lower than she had hoped for (67%). She can be a bit sassy (which is great, in moderation). Her grading was fair and you should be able to do well in her class if you attend and review your materials.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Ahmsel is a great professor but be ready to put in the work. Attendance is mandatory since she doesn't record lectures. A lot of her exams are based on the practice questions in the course pack so as long as you stay on top of that and do it weekly you will be fine for the exam.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Keep in mind if you're considering taking this course: -The avg grade for midterm was a 67% - Be ready to study a LOT on your own time and do a bunch of practice problems. -Also a must to show up to every class to get a good grade, seeing as nothing is posted online

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So I actually disagree with the person who commented below - I think she is a very fair professor, very understanding, and genuinely wants her students to do well. The exam was fair, and she is a very patient person who is willing to explain things again and again until you understand.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rhonda is one of the worst professors I have ever come across. Her exams have absolutely nothing to do with what she taught in class the entire semester, complete inability to teach the material effectively, she makes everyone feel bad about the questions they ask and downplays what she is looking for. Do not take her for PSYC 204 sats.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher, I love you

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If math isnt your thing make sure you get Rhonda. She is clear and good at explaining difficult concepts. There are a lot of homework assignments but you get points for corrections. Getting an A is pretty doable if you do practice questions

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I don't enjoy stats but I adore her, she does everything to make sure you're actually understanding and keeping up with her. She doesn't expect more than she should from her students and her personality just brightens up the room.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

350 characters isn't enough to express how amazing Professor Amsel is. She is undoubtedly one of the best professors I have come across. She genuinely wants everyone to succeed and makes them understand and love stats. She makes herself very available and explains everything until everyone understands. This woman deserves every award in the book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I absolutely loved her. Made me want to take more classes with her. I liked math before but was never into statistics, and she made it really easy and interesting. Very straightforward and will call you out in front of the whole class, but that just makes the class more enjoyable in my opinion.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. She's an interesting lecturer and she's dedicated to her students' success. I've seen some comments that she can be stern with people when they ask questions. I didn't see that at all in her (maybe people don't understand her sense of humour?). She's very caring and understanding. I highly recommend taking a class with her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rhonda was an amazing prof that made statistics, a topic that is fairly dry and boring for many students, more accessible, easy to understand and interesting. Her lectures were engaging and focused, and she grabbed most students' attention. Also did lots of review. Class is fairly easy if you do the problems in the course pack, textbook is optional

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't find math particularly hard, but still I think she made statistics extra easy and mostly entertaining. Learn this stuff good and you will better understand and interpret information in other courses. It makes those courses easier. You learn a way of thinking which is harder to forget than pure facts. Very likable course and teacher!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rhonda is the best prof ever.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is dedicated to making her students understand

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rhonda is a very nice but spunky professor. She isn't afraid to talk down to anyone, but she is also ready to help if you need it. She may not be the most comforting professor, but she is there for you and makes everything easier than it seems. She allows for multiple questions from the class during class time and overall, she is a great prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A god among civilians

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amsel is a good prof. She will help you for sure if you need her help. Not hard at all, I skipped almost every class and ended up with an A. Allowed to resubmit your assignments. Funny girl!