Karen Matchett - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Karen Matchett
Department: Chemistry
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHM241LAB
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor to have for lab! Very helpful with the experiments -makes you think rather than just giving you answers, but in a very respectful way! She wrote the lab manual, so can't go wrong with her!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHM241
  • 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 had a horrible lecture professor but Matchett really made me enjoy organic chem lab and I have so much respect for her because of her degree of involvement. I wish I had her for lecture as well. I would recommend going out of your way to get her as a professor for this subject as she is upbeat, helpful, and very very knowledgeable.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHM242
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Karen is very easy-going in lab and fun to have as a lab instructor. Unlike other instructors, Karen does a great job of explaining what you're doing before you perform the experiment. You will be required to do a lab notebook before every lab. As tedious as this sounds, it is extremely helpful in the long run. Picky grader though. WORTH IT.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHM241LAB
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
she explains everything very clearly and is a friendly professor. Be careful she is by the book, do not turn in anything late or you wont get points. however, on time work she grades normally, not too picky usually.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHM241
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is the best lab professor! She wrote the lab manual, so she's very familiar with every experiment. She is always willing to help during lab and really makes sure you understand what is going on. I would take her if you can.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHM914
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best teachers in the school at trying to help the students grasp complex concepts.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHM242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Matchett is the BEST lab professor. I had her for 241 and 242 lab and she saved my grade in both lectures. Extremely helpful and available to meet outside of class. I would highly recommend!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHM242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor ever. she is very nice always willing to help and care about the material. I hate lab but she makes it so you ACTUALLY learn during lab or at least if you visit her during office hours or really whenever. Def top 3 on list of favorite professors i just wish she taught an actual chem class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had her for Sherril Soman's discussion section. Prof Matchett was a lifesaver because soman was so bad. She clarified everything. Too bad discussion was only once a week.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Greatest Chemistry proff EVER! Take her class if it is available. I don't care if it is at 8am downtown. If you want to learn Chemistry and receive a good grade take this proff. She is fun, and clear and as long as you study your notes and know how to do the math problems you will do fine. Don't hesitate, SIGN UP!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHM241L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's one of the coolest lab professors you will meet. She's always fun and upbeat and always willing to answer questions. She's also a very smart woman and her prelab lectures are very clear. Grading policies are very fair.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome, super-helpful professor! Her tests are really hard, but just go to her office hours - she's great!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • 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:
Matchett is an amazing teacher. Shes very explanatory and helpful. There is not too much work, only online assignment and the basic quizes and tests
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115LAB
  • 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:
Professor Matchett was an AWESOME lab prof. I would definitely recommend her because she is incredibly helpful and enthusiastic. It's obvious that she loves to teach. She is always willing to answer questions and adds humor to lab. Have her, she's great!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115LAB
  • 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:
Very good teacher. She is energetic and makes the labs as fun as they possibly can be.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • 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:
I thought she was an excellent professor. Always willing to help even if it wasn't in her office hours. Test and quizzes were easy just a lot of calculations. If you never took highschool chem don't take the class b/c it is fast paced
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She could be a good professor if she laid off of the coffee. She talks way too fast in lecture and just is way too high on coffee. If you've never taken chemistry then i would not recommend taking her because she moves way too fast. The way she teaches things is also confusing. If you take her you will need to learn from the book.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115
  • 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:
Very clear, explains everything as many times and as in depth as you need, fair tests, always willing to make arrangements for individual help. Take her, shes great.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHM115LAB
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Matchett is an awesome lab professor. She takes the time to explain things, sometimes twice or even three times for you. She will listen and help you with any problem you may have. I definitey recommend her for a lab professor.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMISTRY115
  • 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
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