Velma Matthew - Spokane Falls Community College

Professor: Velma Matthew

Department: TBD

College: Spokane Falls Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes super hilarious & brings real world examples to her lectures, which you must pay attention to since she moves fast. She words her test very particularly in attempt to trump you & it works so study hard I recommend quizlet. TEST MATTER! YOU MUST PASS THE TEST OR YOU FAIL THE CLASS. She has quite the attitude but she will answer any question.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

JUST ASK QUESTIONS. Seriously, she gives a TON of information, but she wants you to learn. She gives you a pretty decent study guide, and will take time in class and go over every question you might have. She likes to word things on her tests a lot differently than she gave in lecture to be sure you really understand the concepts. Hard, but fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Your grade relies on exams and quizzes.. cant pass those.. good luck

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Velma was an amazing instructor! She is very fun, energetic, and uses real world examples to make learning easier. She is never in a bad mood, and loves what she teaches. She has a warm heart, and never ceases to make her students laugh and smile. Show up to class, take detailed notes, and be respectful and you will succeed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thought I could come back and take this class again for a better grade, not! I have failed this class. And it was not from a lack of trying. I struggle with biology and this was not the teacher for me. If you don't do amazingly well on the tests you will not pass the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She refuses to use any online resources (canvas) she insults young people calling them idiots because we have the internet her percentages are too high 99% is a 4.0 which is insane her tests are short answer fill in the blank her study guides only cover a portion of the tests and she sneaks book questions in her tests and never tells you to read.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst ever, I put every hour I had into this class for someone rude, spiteful and terrible at their job which is to teach not lecture. tries to intimidate students into doing better by suggesting that she will use her perks as a teacher to make tests that are unreasonably hard just so that they will study like they think she's doing this. Horrible.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Velma Matthew was a wonderful teacher. She was a rough grader though. It was difficult to pass her class because her lectures did not match the exams. I failed and it was a hard class. Do not recommend taking her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures do not match test. There is a lot on tests that is not covered in lab or lecture. Not many people pass this class and there is a reason. I work hard, study hard and don't expect easy. I am also a teacher, and this class is passable only if you have had biology before, and use other sources. You basically must guess what to study.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Velma has a great Personality, but her tests are hard and the study guides she gives us is very misleading. So far only a few people are passing her class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• 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:

Velma will give you ways to study to make it easier on yourself you just have to ask. She wont just give you help unless you ask for it. Stay after if you don't understand she will take time to explain anything you do not get and you. She sets you up for future classes very well. Highly recommend!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

At first, I did not like Velma but I have come to realize how good of a teacher she is. Her lectures go right with the tests and her tests go right with her study guides. If she doesn't talk about it in lecture it will not be on the test. There is 5 extra credit on each test, and KNOW your vocab (first 20 points on the test) You must study to pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of tests based on the lecture. She posts study guides, use them. Attend the "review days" before the tests. She's very outspoken and has a tendency to go on runaway tangents. Its funny when she realizes she's been on one and gets back to the material. I liked her style, she wasn't boring. Great teacher, she knows her stuff and you will too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far, the best teacher for Bio 160 if you really want to learn the material. Be prepared to study for the tests. DO NOT miss any of the lectures or you will miss out a huge portion of the notes. Tests are mainly based on lectures(follows the unit outline) and study guide. If you are looking for an easy class, this is not it. Highly recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• 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:

Tests are frequent and have little to do with the study guide given. Lectures are usually off topic and she tries to persuade you to believe things with her own biased opinion. Refuses to help students and makes them feel stupid for asking questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are very easy, but the study guides don't line up. Know your terms. She goes on tangents a lot, often about things she really isn't very informed on. Nice person, but not a great teacher, just an easy one.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a good teacher. I would say her tests are not quite parallel to the study guides- you actually need to understand the information, not just memorize it. But she is a tough grader. She expects you to give 100% on everything, so get ready to study and try. She is good at making biology fun and interesting by relating it practically in class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Some students love her, some don't. I was in the group that didn't really like her teaching style. Yes she is hilarious and makes a 2 hour lecture more entertaining, but I am not there to be entertained. In my opinion she does not do well in preparing you for tests. Tests are extremely hard, so studying every day is a must if you want to pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Matthew is great. She's so funny and made a 2 hour lecture so much fun. She is a really tough grader though and it feels like she doesn't really properly prepare her students for test. That being said, she's still an amazing teacher who's very passionate about her field.