Matthew Richey - St. Olaf College

Professor: Matthew Richey

Department: TBD

College: St. Olaf College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know how kids who've never taken calculus passed this class. His lectures are all over the place and are loosely related to the concepts (it's a jazz piece, not a classical piece of music, as he once said). So confusing. Study on your own. And do the homework, the tests are a direct copy of the homework. Study on your own. You'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a caring professor. Although his lectures may be a little disorganized, he always emphasizes the main concepts which I think is fair. The tests aren't too bad either.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CALC120
• 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:

His lectures are all over the place. They don't correlate with the homework at all. The online homework is almost always put in wrong so you never know if you're doing it right or wrong. He also makes his tests sort of whack, the problems he comes up with on his own are weirdly explained and make no sense. My advice is not to take him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Richey is very kind and truly cares for his students. However, I really didn't learn a whole lot from him. His lectures are all over the place, which made it hard to follow his line of thought. I am a very organized person, so I love clear powerpoint lectures. If you learn the same way, I would strongly suggest a different prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STAT212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was all around mediocre. Other than picking on the students in the class that did not understand the material, he makes it difficult to develop your own way of solving problems, designating his way as the "right way" and docking you points when you get the CORRECT answer but not how he wanted you to. Don't do it. Save yourself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CALC126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Richey is a great professor! His style of lecture/teaching is something to get used to at first, but you'll learn a lot from him! He likes to focus on just the fundamental concepts within calc rather than be super picky. Don't be afraid to go into his office hours and ask for help too, he is a great guy!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A+ teacher. He is super enthusiastic about math & it inspired me to continue taking math classes at St. Olaf. His tests are fair and reflex the in-class worksheets. Go to his office hours -- he is inspirational and gives good life advice. To study for exams, re-do the homework, particularly the worksheets! I could not recommend this class more.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely one of the greater profs that Ive had. Very energetic and seems to love what he teaches. Actively engages with students and sets a positive morale.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• 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:

Professor Richey is honestly an amazing teacher. He will try to the best of his ability to help as much as he can. He also very approachable. Just a great prof. overall!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• 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:

Such a smart person. So enthusiastic about math, it helps the class become more interesting. He's a funny and quirky guy, and enjoyable to have as a prof.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC120
• 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:

He is the best prof ever. He explains things very well does not try to trick you on the exams, he is approachable, interesting, funny and makes class as easier as possible. He is absolutely one of the best professors I have met at St Olaf

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite Professors of all time! He's super enthusiastic and passionate and makes even boring concepts interesting. His teaching style is a bit sporadic, but that keeps things exciting! I loved every minute of his class and highly recommend him as a Professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was all around confused about this prof. Hes funny and helpful but his teaching method is wacky and all over the place. Many times he assumes that everything is easy and so won't explain some topics at all.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH244
• 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:

Professor Richey is just plain awesome. I had him for ERA (which is not an easy subject to wrap your mind around). His exams are fair (usually long take-home exams) and passing his quizzes only requires keeping up with the reading. He is very good at explaining the complex 'math lingo,' and is always eager to help during class and office hours.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Richey has a gift for making complicated ideas simple, accessible, and relevant.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I have ever taken at St. Olaf. All the tests were take home, including the final. The calc labs sort of sucked, but he tried to make them interesting. He is the absolute nicest guy too. He got to know everybody in the class (and it's a big class too!) and was just really a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He writes the best story problems ever!! It's nice to have a professor that seems truly interested in what he's teaching.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Richey is one of the best profs I've had at St. Olaf yet. He has taken calc, which I lothe, and made it something I know I can do. He's very helpful, and often funny too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALCULUS120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best math professor ever.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was an awesome prof if you actually go in and talk with him. If you show dedication, you will pull at least a C. You just need to show that you care about the class, no matter if you like Calculus or not.