Matt Mathesius - Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA

Professor: Matt Mathesius

Department: English

College: Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the best one. I'm not a native English, and his lecturing so clear that helps me pass every essay with a high grade. You'll have 3 essays out of class and 1 essay in class. Quiz on Canvas every weekend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken three classes with Professor Mathesius. That in itself should say enough. He is a great professor. His classes require that you put your everything into your essays, he can tell when you're not trying. He cares about your success and will work with you if you need help. In total, you'll have three essays in 102.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt Mathesius is truly something else. I've never had a more awesome English teacher. He gets right to the point when it comes to what he wants in his essays, and also provides all the time you'll need to complete an essay. He is a procrastination breaker! That's how he designs his class. Abide by his guidelines and you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL245
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mathesius is a great teacher. This was my first class as a college student and hes made me work for my grade while also being encouraging. He gives feedback whenever asked and is very flexible if you do the work and show up to class. You must be willing to do the work!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG98
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is very encouraging and wants all his students to learn and pass the class. He teaches you each step and I learned so much from him. He is so funny. Don't take this class if profanity offends you. He is very down to earth. He is very clear on his expectations. Do not be late to class! Excellent teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Lit - Professor clearly loves the material he teaches, encourages students to use discussion boards to interact as a whole, ask questions and help each other. He will make you work for your grade so be prepared to read the material given a few times over. Make good effort, ask questions, work with classmates, you'll do great.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher! He's very clear on how he wants you to do your work, and gives great feedback.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome teacher. He actually gets you to think critically, and view writing or stories from a different point of view. His classes are very engaging. A lot of reading but the reading is interesting and fun.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG245
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mathesius is hilarious and the best professor I've had at CBC. There is a ton of reading in this class, but if you put in the effort and show up to class every day, you'll be prepared for index card quizzes and for the exams. In my opinion, he does a great job at explaining the stories & putting them into context- I definitely recommend his classes

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt Mathesius is very intense in the first class and tries to scare you into doing well. Pretends to be a spider but is actually a butterfly. He will make you work, hates procrastinating, expects a lot. He is hard, but I feel like hes given me a lot and Im only on the fourth week. He is a good teacher. Dont be scared by his first lecture

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Mathesius is an awesome professor. I learned a lot from him. It is a hard class but as long as you do what he asks in every essay you'll get a good grade. He is very funny and will help you if you ask for help. If you do the quizzes it will help your grade a lot. I Definitely recommend taking him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG98
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot from him. He is a strict professor, but he is approachable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mathesius is great! He is very clear on what he expects for you, and will even lay out the outline for your papers. He is very picky as to how he wants his work turned in, so be sure that you ask many questions! Mathesius will give you multiple work days for each essay, and even has a Q & A day right before the essay is due. Very tough grader!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt is the coolest. He is funny, intelligent and let's you know exactly what he wants. He is a hard ass at the beginning but softens once the dummies leave

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt Mathesius is a hard teacher to take but he really cares that you know the material. If you go to him for help he'll give as much feedback as possible. The quizzes help even out your grade but he expects a lot out of your essays.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to write a lot of essays but its worth it in the end if really put an effort into it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did this class for running start not expecting a heavy load. Everything I've been taught in high school was wrong and he expects it to be his way or the highway. I've honestly learned a lot more than I expected and was given really good feedback on everything even though I still suck at English. Get ready to write and read a lot. Good Luck..

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG245
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great guy. super funny and makes a class that should be super boring very interesting and fun. If you are easily bothered or offended dont go to his class, go back home and do nothing. Clear feedback. Do the reading and you will pass. very generous.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG99
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt is one of the best teachers I've had! He is super funny, and incredibly helpful as long as you ask for it! He makes you work hard. He is super sarcastic and loves to swear! Plus, he's not too bad to look at either.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Mr Mathesius!! Extremely comical. He is a harda** who CARES about how well you learn in his class and understand the material. He gives feedback, not only to help understand material but to pass his class in particular. Curses a lot. WILL WORK WITH YOU IF YOU ASK QUESTIONS. Very nice. Kind of looks like a greek god.