Matthew McKaig

COMMC1000 · COM225 · COMS120 · COMM101 · COMM105 · COMS105 · COM105 · COMMS105 · 82 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 35/100
RMP rating: 3.0/5
Take again: 37.78%
Difficulty: 3.7

The decision

if you want a demanding public speaking class and , and attendance pressure.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh speech gradingPop quizzesClear but demandingAttendance strictPolarizing personality

Many students say McKaig teaches clearly and improves public speaking skills, but the as harsh for an intro class.
Getting an A , and exact compliance with expectations.
Online reviews are slightly more mixed, while recent in-person reviews are especially negative about strictness and classroom climate.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Students repeatedly say an A is hard because speeches, outlines, pop quizzes, and feels clear.

Both formats report tough grading, but and pop quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The content is introductory communication, but the course feels challenging because expectations are high and speech performance is graded closely.

Online students mention demanding speech preparation, while for an intro course.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

as essential because missed classes can mean missed pop quizzes, speech requirements, or immediate penalties.

, with online evidence focused more on scheduled speech delivery.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Recommendation is low because many students warn against him despite acknowledging that he can teach clearly and .

Online recommendations are mixed, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

The dominant and outlines, often described as excessive for an introductory class.

Format shift

Both online and more intense.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The workload includes , and sometimes group projects that students say require more effort than expected.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize speech preparation and group work, while , and speeches.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

He is often described as , and knowledgeable, but many students also describe him as harsh, stressful, or unsupportive.

Format shift

Online reviews are more balanced, while recent in-person reviews are more negative about classroom experience.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades appear , and group work rather than relying on one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention speeches and group projects, while in-person reviews , and outlines.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more negative overall, , and a stressful classroom environment despite some clear lectures.

Main concern

The main concern in person is that grading and classroom rules feel overly severe for an introductory communication course.

What students said

“For an INTRO to public speaking class, it was nothing close to introductory.”
COMM101

“ unless you want a bad grade in public speaking.”
COMS105

“Tougher class, but if you pay attention in class & do the .”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with some students praising clear criteria and feedback while and .

Main concern

The main , and group work despite unclear or demanding expectations.

What students said

“ .”
105

“He isn't going to hand it to you, but he is fair, and .”
COM105

“5 weeks, 4 speeches.”
COMS105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and outlines, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or closed-book policies.

Pop QuizzesMidtermFinal ExamSpeech AssessmentsTests

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention pop quizzes, midterms, finals, tests, speeches, and outlines, with .

Pop QuizzesMidtermFinal ExamSpeech AssessmentsTests

“Also, prepare for pop quizzes, and regrets.”
COMM101

“making an A requires very good speech and test scores”
COMM101

“60% Tests 25% Final 15% Quizzes”
COMM105

Online

Online reviews mention speeches, group work, and , but do not clearly prove online proctoring, webcam rules, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Online SpeechesGroup WorkSpeech Preparation

“5 weeks, 4 speeches.”
COMS105

“His speeches online are pretty long, sometimes you even need PowerPoints, and he forces you to stand up.”
105

“Group work plays a huge part in your grade.”
COM225

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Hes isnt an easy A like other professors, but .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and assessment style. Credibility rating: High.

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18/100

“He grades unnecessarily tough despite fulfilling his already strict requirements on speeches, outlines, and sources used.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“Professor McKaig presents the information well.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

36/100

“ if there because there is NO REASON why a introductory coms class was stressing me out more than my calc course.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He is passionate about Public Speaking and incorporates stand up comedy to liven up his lectures.
really cool guy, he explained things very clearly.
Don't walk but RUN away, McKaig was truly the most uninspiring and rude professor I've ever taken.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

He is not an easy A but if u work hard & show u are dedicated, u will make it.
nothing is good enough for him to give you an A.
I do not think an A should be this difficult to attain for coms-105.

Theme 3

📝 About Assessments

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The class is heavily graded on speeches, but he tells you exactly what he wants to see in the speeches.
Group work plays a huge part in your grade.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across online and in-person formats with , and teaching style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524

4 out of 516

3 out of 510

2 out of 510

1 out of 523

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 12 · A- 3

B range

B+ 3 · B 4 · B- 4

C range

C 6 · C- 1

D range

D 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 1

Matthew McKaig

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📝 About Assessments

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