Matt Read - Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL

Professor: Matt Read

Department: Mathematics

College: Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT208
• 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 Read is the fastest grader I've ever had and I am so appreciative of it. He is also always on top of responding to emails. If I email him a question about the homework, he responds with a clear answer that helps me finish the work within the hour. He's a bit quirky, but you learn to love it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT211
• 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:

Great Teacher, dont skip class or else you wont pass the class. Also he has a no Make Up for Quizzes or Exams. I took this course in summer, it was difficult but manageable if you put in the work. He is very hilarious

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT208
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really hard teacher who's grading system is very rigid. He does not give out extra credit, and there is no make-up for tests or quizzes. Even though homework is required to and essential to pass the class, it does not count towards your overall grade. He is a nice and easily accessible-out-of-class teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STATS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He does not really explain a lot in class. You have a quiz pretty much every week. And notes do not match criteria.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 208STATS
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt is a great professor, he really wants everyone to succeed. Make sure you write every detail down during lecture or you will not understand fully when reworking the problems at home. Focus on the problems that are done during lecture as there are always similar ones on the exams. He tells you exactly what to know its just up to you to learn it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT211
• 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:

I have taken both Introductory Statistics and Business Calculus with Matt. He is, without a doubt, one of the best teachers I've had. He may be a bit quirky at times, but I feel he is an engaging, passionate, and humorous teacher. He is extremely available on and off campus. Show up, participate, do the suggested homework, and study!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT208
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very helpul! Teaches very well! And he knows what he is talking about. Everybody who takes one of his classes should pay attention to his advices about the class, because they truly help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT208
• 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:

Matt Read is a great teacher. His lectures are pretty clear if you go to class, read the book, and the print-outs. I love his jokes and that he's also widely available both in and outside of class. Some say that he's a hard teacher, but he's not. This is college people! You have to manage yourselves. He can't do it for you while holding your hand.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a pretty decent teacher. As long as you show up to his class and do the homework it should be pretty easy. I took his class over the summer so I wasn't too attentive but I did my homework and got a B in the class. I hardly studied for the tests and quizzes and still did good on them from doing the homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH208
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really poor professor. Say's he's always available, but doesn't like to answer your question. If you ask something, he thinks you didn't read, didn't do the homework, and just belittles you like others have said. Acts like he's nice in class but its a facade. Quizzes and tests are hard. Rushes thru examples. Poor Professor, must avoid

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT208
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt Read is one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He gives lots of opportunities to ask questions during class and is available through office hours and email. Although the homework is not mandatory, I highly recommend doing it since the problems are very similar to those on the tests. He's very approachable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 208
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I agree w the last review. He really is the most condescending college professor I've ever had. He goes on & on about how available he is for questions, etc., but then belittles you in class by prefacing all answers with, "well, if you read the chapter..." "well, if you did the homework..." It's possible to do these things & still have questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 208
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easily the most condescending, unhelpful teacher I've ever had in college. Treats you like you're 13.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH208
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NO I REPEAT DO NOT MISS THIS CLASS FOR ANYTHING- if you do, be prepared to be super lost the next day in class. I recommend you find a friend in the class that understands the material incase you miss class so they can explain what you missed. No, he doesn't grade homework, but the tests and quizzes are literally the homework questions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 208STATS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt will tell you to do your homework and please do IT! The homework questions are on the test and quizzes. He is VERY picky with labels and explanations on test and quizzes. If you took precalc or calc and maybe even trig in high school this class will be very easy for you. If you do the homework and look over notes for the tests you'll get an A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STATS100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher but extremely boring and monotone. He sounds like he is reading from a manual when he is teaching. He takes off points on quizzes and exams but doesn't explain why. All grades come from quizzes and test and there is no points for homework and barely any for participation. Matt grades extremely hard and its almost a bit unfair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH208
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He didn't suck!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt was the easiest professor I have had yet. He is very clear with what he wants- do your (optional) homework and the tests are a breeze. If you are ever confused, just go in and ask for help, he is extremely willing to help. But actually, just do the homework (and pay attention to what you're doing) and review class notes before exams. Easy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH208
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am horrible at math, but Matt explains everything so clear, it made this class easier for me. Homework is not required to do, but highly recommend doing it, he takes questions from homework and uses them for tests and quizzes. DO NOT slack in the course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matt... hmm. I cant tell if he really likes his job, he says he does, but is always mono-toned and poorly dressed and always seems to be dragging himself into class. He is very intelligent and knows his stuff but this class was too dang hard for 098