Reviews of professor Matthew Rhodes

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very little value added as a professor, lectures just rehash reading material. Feedback even on 100% assignments usually amounts to "poorly written". To add to the confusion, his syllabus was outdated and didn't reflect current class policies. This class was neither challenging nor enjoyable.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Rhodes is incredibly thorough and includes a remarkable amount of resources. The key: read his instructions & PRECISELY follow them. He gives detailed and constructive feedback. He provides examples of quality work the day after an assignment is due. Once you figure out his system, you will succeed if you put in effort & do what he asks.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was challenging, but accessible. Though I didn't love it when I took it, his lecture and quiz heavy approach did help me cement theories that still help me. I think this class would be really challenging for people who aren't passionate about the subject, though, because his material is mostly theoretical, and not so much real world.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This professor is probably the most thorough teachers when it comes to expectations and teaching. He is one of the few that actually records his lectures, which makes the class more like a face-to-face course, as it should be. His classes are my fav. This is my final year FYI. He's a stickler for grammar, but it will only help you in the future.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Rhodes has put a lot of effort into developing the curriculum for Intermediate Microeconomics, and it shows. He is crystal clear regarding his expectations. He requires two papers, three group discussion posts, two exams, and a comprehensive final. He supplies very detailed supplements, grades fairly, and is exceptionally professional. A+

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Like a few other people I truly do not understand the poor ratings. I have taken 3 classes from Matthew Rhodes now and each class was a great experience. Expectations are very thorough and clear. Homework and tests match the lecture. Help is provided within a few hours. Short essays (about 1 page or so) are required every few weeks. Awesome guy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I don't understand the negative reviews. Professor Rhodes was as clear as anybody can be. Tests were based on lectures, and are recorded. He gives three materials per lecture: a "text" with the theory, the power-point to his lecture, and a summary. He may seem dry at first, but after the first exam, you will see the lecture is all you need.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Rhodes is by and large the OSU Econ departments worst professor. His lectures are word-for-word whats on the outdated power point. His feedback is at best robotic and vague. Make sure before taking his class that theres no probability for unforeseen circumstances to affect meeting deadlines. Regardless of their nature.