Professor Ratings & Grade Distribution Data for John Allen

John Allen

Professor (2008 – 2011)
Texas A&M (A&M)
ECONOMICS

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3.7500

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Rated by 28 students

2.33

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ECON 202 - PRIN OF ECONOMICS

Dr. Allen is probably the top economist professor at the University, both with tenure and knowledge. His teaching isn't very dramatic but he will lighten the mood from time to time with a funny story. Now, why his class is one of the most avoided...
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Dr. Allen is probably the top economist professor at the University, both with tenure and knowledge. His teaching isn't very dramatic but he will lighten the mood from time to time with a funny story. Now, why his class is one of the most avoided classes is because the tests are HARD, potentially the most difficult tests I've ever taken, and your entire grade is based on three tests (no final). If you're just an extremely good test taker and really want to learn econ 202 inside and out then take the class, but if you're looking for an easy A or B, do not enroll in this course, it will eat you alive.

Professor rated by: GEOSCIENCES Student on 4/26/09

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3

ECON 202 - PRIN OF ECONOMICS

I didnt buy the book for this class. make sure you go to class and take notes and then make sure you understand everything thing on the previous tests and youll get an A in the class. but dont just memorize the tests because he changes subtle things ...
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I didnt buy the book for this class. make sure you go to class and take notes and then make sure you understand everything thing on the previous tests and youll get an A in the class. but dont just memorize the tests because he changes subtle things that will throw you off. if you have less than 3 absences for the semester you get two extra points at the end of the semester

Professor rated by: ACCOUNTING Student on 12/9/09

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Dr. Allen is probably the top economist professor at the University, both with tenure and knowledge. His teaching isn't very dramatic but he will lighten the mood from time to time with a funny story. Now, why his class is one of the most avoided classes is because the tests are HARD, potentially the most difficult tests I've ever taken, and your entire grade is based on three tests (no final). If you're just an extremely good test taker and really want to learn econ 202 inside and out then take the class, but if you're looking for an easy A or B, do not enroll in this course, it will eat you alive.

Professor rated by: GEOSCIENCES Student on April 26, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

3

I didnt buy the book for this class. make sure you go to class and take notes and then make sure you understand everything thing on the previous tests and youll get an A in the class. but dont just memorize the tests because he changes subtle things that will throw you off. if you have less than 3 absences for the semester you get two extra points at the end of the semester

Professor rated by: ACCOUNTING Student on December 9, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

He is a really good prof if you want to learn, but if you're like the rest of us and just want an easy class; then I would reconsider. He is pretty tough. I got a C by the hair on my...Oh and by the way, he gives you points for not missing more than 3 days, and his TA counts.

Professor rated by: INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION Student on May 12, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Professor Allen is very passionate about his teaching. He has a very dry sense of humor and makes corny jokes in class all the time. His exams are basically all the same & are very comparable to his past exams, which are available at the bookstore.

Professor rated by: SPORT MANAGEMENT Student on April 22, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

5

Allen is tough, but an alright prof. His tests are really tricky, so you have to know what you're talking about when you walk into the class. He is pretty boring in class, and he takes attendance for extra credit.

Professor rated by: BUSINESS (GRADUATE COURSES) Student on April 23, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Allen likes what he teaches, So he tries his best to relate it to real-life events. I would take this teacher again. If you go to the help sessions he reccommends throughout the semester, they will help you a lot.

Professor rated by: BUSINESS (GRADUATE COURSES) Student on April 27, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Pros: Dr. Allen definitely knows his stuff. He's a very experienced professor and gives plenty of examples and clear explanations during lecture. He tends to joke every once in a great while during lecture to keep the mood light. I would

Cons: Definitely not an electrifying professor. Also if you are looking to get help from him, his office is extremely far away from the main part of campus.

The test are pretty tough. He'll try to trick you on a few of the problems, but as long as you go to class, take good notes, and take/study his old tests, you should get at least a B.

Professor rated by: ECONOMICS Student on October 7, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

2

Pros: he gives you the last 4 semesters exams for each exam. Just study those no final

Cons: he's hard to hear he's super boring attendance is mandatory if you want 2 bonus points at the end not a good teacher

maybe if I had put a little more work into this class I could have done better. 3, 40 question tests. if you end up having to take him, just bring something to entertain yourself with in class, it will bore you to death. He's not the worst prof, but I would try to find another one. I liked not having homework though.

Professor rated by: SPORT MANAGEMENT Student on April 29, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

2

Pros: He is knowledgeable, and he seems to care that we do learn. There are only 3 exams and there is no final. No homework, no projects. A little extra credit if you go to class and miss no more than 2 or 3 times.

Cons: The way he goes about teaching the concepts of economics is difficult to follow. He teaches methods in a very complex way, and it is not necessary to do this, as it is not necessarily reflected in the exams.

I would recommend taking someone else if you are looking for a relatively easy class.

Professor rated by: INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION Student on November 13, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Pros: he gives you two points extra credit to your total grade if you don't miss more than 3 classes and often times the tests are graded on a curve

Cons: his lectures can be pretty boring and if you struggle with economics, you'll probably need to see a tutor or just put in a lot more work

Professor rated by: TEACHER EDUCATION FIELD BASED Student on December 9, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

5

Pros: He makes tough tests but if you attend class they're much easier. The way he formats his tests follows his teaching style rather than that of the book's.

Great class. He made Economics interesting with his quarky examples.

Professor rated by: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Student on May 7, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

Pros: He posts exams from the previous 4 semesters.

Cons: His tests are kind of hard.

Three 40 multiple choice tests and he gives 2 extra points for attendance.

Professor rated by: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Student on December 6, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

5

Not an easy A as expected, turned into a hard earned B. But he is my favorite prof that I have had.

Professor rated by: ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Student on April 29, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

3

His tests are REALLY hard!! I went to 4.0 and Go the entire time and will probably BARELY make a C

Professor rated by: ACCOUNTING Student on November 30, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

3

Pros: knows the subject well

Cons: very low margin of error. only 3 tests and no extra credit opportunities

Professor rated by: INFORMATION & OPERATIONS MGMT Student on May 5, 2011

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

4

He loves butter and uses it in all his examples.

Professor rated by: ECONOMICS Student on May 2, 2011

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

2

His tests are tricky. STUDY HARD.

Professor rated by: BUSINESS (UNDERGRADUATE) Student on November 4, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

5

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Professor rated by: ACCOUNTING Student on December 2, 2009

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

3

Professor rated by: CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE Student on December 12, 2010

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ECON 202

PRIN OF ECONOMICS

5

Professor rated by: POLITICAL SCIENCE Student on December 7, 2010

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