Robert Matchock - Pennsylvania State University - Altoona

Professor: Robert Matchock

Department: TBD

College: Pennsylvania State University - Altoona

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Always put a personal touch on lectures. Works to make sure you get the best grade possible. Tests and quizzes are so easy this class is a must take with Robert!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As a person he is super cool and a nice/funny guy. How he teaches is not as cool. The grades are based on only 4 tests and 3-4 journal article take-home questions. The course material is extremely difficult and he flies through it like 100mph. He might as well teach in another language to be honest. Hardest class I've ever taken.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy and means well, but the tests barely correlate with the lectures and the text, and no matter what I do I can't get higher than about a 75 in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is test-heavy, but there are a few writing assignments and extra credit opportunities as well if you need them. I really liked this course, and Matchock was super knowledgeable on the subject. His lectures got long some days, but he really does care, and does his best to help everyone succeed. He'll curve exams if the avg is too low.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH301W
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love him. Typical "dad" humor with the comics he shows before every class. But, like every other comment here says, the exams and material are TOUGH. Don't take this class for an easy A. Dedicated Psych students, TAKE HIM! he will teach you sooo much, and runs a research lab that you could be a part of. His area of study and his lectures are dry.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not gonna lie Matchock's classes are hard. He only gives you 4 exams and 5 graded reading articles to determine your grade. READ THE CHAPTER TWICE. It helps you out so much. Go the review sessions he has the day before. He truly does care about his students and does want you to pass. Just put forth some effort on your own time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH301W
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is really hard can't lie. Not an easy way to get A but he knows how hard the contained can be for the students and he does try to help the most he can. So many paper and data but you can get though with it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DR. Matchock is by far the best professor I've had the pleasure of taking a course from. I literally missed his classes after the semester was over. He swears by reading the chapters twice but I didn't read them once and still ACED every exam! It was so easy to pay close attention in class because he made it so interesting! And even comical!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH301W
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He tries to make the class enjoyable and painless as possible he know the material is hard so he does work with the students. We formed a 301W support group which was pretty amazing. This class is enjoyable and challenging.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His a great professor until you get your first exam than you regret it. there is 4 test, he wont the drop the lowest one, basically if you mess up one then your screwed. By the end of the semester 68 out of 85 dropped the class, if your taking this class thinking you will take an easy A. DONT!! I spent more time on this class then math and chem.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH301W
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matchock is great, he teaches you SPSS and he is VERY PATIENT, the cartoons are funny and you can always go to his office hours for any confusion. But READ the BOOK, offers extra credit from the readings and 301W is a hard class in general, just keep your head up and breathe and don't write papers last minute!! Class Powerpoints are diff from his.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Matchock was a cool guy, with good jokes. However, this class is very hard and the study guides he gives are broad compared to the tests and all the material he puts on them.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH301W
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor in the psych field. He does not explain anything well at all. He really made my hate my major just by being in his psych301w class. That's being nice about it too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a really cool guy who does his best to make everyone understand everything he teaches. READ THE BOOK. He only gives four 50-60 question tests as his grades so they are high risk, reading the book twice definitely helps. Go to class, take notes, listen to what he has to say, read the book, and you'll get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor but tough class, alot of memorization, 4 tests that did determine your grade, if you dont do well on one then your secured. He wont drop the lowest test grade, and reading the book wont help you any how.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

when he says to read the book twice DO IT! it seriously helps! pay attention during class because his powerpoints are a little out of order. dont be afraid to ask questions in class and go to his office hours if you need help! he often gives sample questions before an exam and when you go over them take additional notes

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Psych 100 is hard but he is probably one of the better professors. Knows his stuff and only 4 exams including the final. Nothing cumulative. Attendance isn't mandatory.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• 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:

Matchock is definitely an interesting dude. His lectures can be a bit dry and long but he does his best with the content he has to convey. His goofy personality will keep you entertained. You'll get 4 tests each worth 25% of your grade in Psych 100 so its a must that you have to do well on them. He does offer a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. He can be a bit of a goofball, but all in all a very good teacher. Lectures can start to get boring, but nothing that's unmanageable. Tests aren't that hard, as long as you study. He offers review sessions for every test and for the final. Because of him, I love psychology now. Loved the class and he was a great teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The tests are kinda hard, but if you take good notes and read the chapters, you will do so much better than those who don't. He keeps things pretty interesting though.