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PERCIVAL MATTHEWS

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Raw average: 3.67/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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EDPSYCH 331
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Matthew's did not teach in a cohesive, easily comprensible manner. He took a long time to grade assignments.
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EDPSYCH 331
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Percival is a great psychology professor who really knows how to connect with students, help students find their own interests, and guide them to explore said interests. He is exceptional at understanding which concepts students do not understand, and explaining those concepts in different ways for each individual.
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EDPSYCH 331
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Percival is a great professor. He literally hands you the test, you just have to prepare for it. Would definitely recommend him.
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EDPSYCH 331
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Harsh grader on the one paper he grades and typically takes a long time to receive grades. Feedback was not very constructive, more just pointed out all the ways you're wrong. However, class is straight forward and he sets students up for success.
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EDPSYCH 331
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Matthews genuinely cares about students learning and makes lectures thought-provoking and fun to attend. He presents the material in the textbook via power point and provides study guides for all of the exams. Outside of class, it's required to participate in 3 psychology studies, but they're easily accessible and usually don't take long.
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