4.5

Andrew Koch

Business - James Madison University

4.5
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

64

4

12

3

5

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1

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What Students Say

He was the best 8am I could have had

191 - 5.0 rating

chill dude good class chill class good dude

COB191 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

58%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A- (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 7
A-: 2
A+: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Caring (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CON204

5.0

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COB191

4.7

(77)

191

4.5

(4)

COB9

3.0

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COB9

4.0

191

2.5

CON204

2.0

COB191

1.8

Reviews (83)
5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 7, 2003

This guy is GREAT. Tests are mult. choice and gives a practice test before the test. He curves and drops questions like CRAZY. If alot of people skip, he'll give extra points to those who are there. He's also good at TEACHING and very laid back.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 10, 2003

basically the coolest teacher at JMU. Anyone taking statistics should want this guy.

3.0
4.0
191
Nov 18, 2003

didn't like the class that much, hard tests!!

3.0
4.0
COB191
Nov 21, 2003

His class is very hard, and he constantly makes mistakes when he teaches and confuses the class. However, he is very nice and will help you if you go to office hours.

1.0
4.0
COB191
Nov 22, 2003

Guys a mess...looks like the mananger from playmakers...hes a horrbile teacher...nice though

5.0
3.0
COB191
Nov 23, 2003

A good teacher for stat, found him boring at times, but then again it was an 8am class. Tests vary a lot in difficulty.

4.0
3.0
COB191
Feb 22, 2004

nice guy, but really cant teach...seems at times like he has never seen the powerpoints that he created, gets confused easily...but who cares, its a pretty easy A

4.0
2.0
COB191
Mar 24, 2004

He's a good teacher, doesnt teach the stat you dont need to know, lets you have a cheat sheet for 75% of tests. Is always willing to help and review. Best stat teacher for the horribleness that is cob 191

5.0
2.0
CON204
Mar 25, 2004

He is an awsome teacher, totally helps you with any question you have. You have to do the work though in order to understand the material.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Apr 18, 2004

amazing teacher, enthusiastic, very clear about what's on the test

5.0
1.0
COB191
Jul 27, 2004

mr. koch is awesome and he makes this subject managable. he is very fair and gives students the opportunity to do very well. he is also very funny and keeps class interesting-- the only teacher you would want for this class!

5.0
3.0
191
Nov 9, 2004

good guy, very helpful. by far the best teacher to take for 191.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 9, 2004

This guy makes all kinds of screw-ups in class, but you eventually end up learning the material and if you don't, there's always the opportunity to have a cheat sheet on the test. Take him if you get the chance.

5.0
2.0
191
Nov 10, 2004

The guy is a steelers fan...but aside, hes a cool teacher, definitely take him if you get the chance. Go Eagles!

4.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 17, 2004

easy teacher. lets you have cheat sheets for his tests. easy B if you don't pay attention and just do the reviews

5.0
1.0
COB191
Apr 7, 2005

Koch is the easiest Prof! DEFINATELY take him! cheat sheets on all tests, no attendence policy, I currently have a 97 in the class and i do NOTHING. Online quizes dont matter (graded on effort). Def take Koch

5.0
1.0
COB191
Apr 18, 2005

Great teacher. Best teacher for 191 trust me this is my second time taking it and I went from a F to an A. This teacher is great!!!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Apr 25, 2005

Koch is a good teacher for 191 and has a great personality. Take him if you want a B or above. Quizes and tests are easy, overall a very easy class with a lot of partial credit and extra credit.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Apr 29, 2005

Drew is such a nice friendly and generous guy, he goes out of his way to help and he loves anyone that will be friends with him, hes just a good person who wants you to learn stats, take him for a good grade and a good understanding of statistics

5.0
2.0
COB191
Oct 26, 2005

I was actually scared to take this class, but he made it fun and easy. No attendance policy. Keep up with notes and you should do fine. Online quizzes really boost your grade. I definitely recommend taking him!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 10, 2005

Best teacher you can get for cob191. I sacrificed taking his class mon wed fri at 8:00 am so i could get him and never regretted it for a second. Went to most classes, didnt do a single homework, still did good. Tries to help you to get an A pretty much.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 10, 2005

gives practice reviews before tests, so if you know anything about stats going into the class you dont have to go - the review is enough. no attendence policy either, sweet!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 20, 2005

GREAT teacher! online quizzes, four 20 question multiple choice tests, & the final...very clear about what you do need to know

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 30, 2005

No question about it, TAKE HIM. Tests are multiple choice but he still gives partial credit; there are quizes on the internet for every chapter but you dont have to get all the questions right to get 100%. He gives practice tests that are so similar to the real test all you have to do is study them. Most deffinitely the easiest A for COB 191

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 20, 2005

The best 191 teacher around. I probably went to 8 classes all semester and still got a B. When i did go to class he was very helpful and understanding. Tests are fairly easy if you just glance over the material the day before.

5.0
1.0
COB191
May 4, 2006

Best Stats Teacher! No Questions Asked! Soo Soo Helpful! Professor Koch is really interested in helping you learn. Holds review sessions and has practice tests before each exam. Also posts powerpoint slides and quizzes on blackboard (which all my friends used for their exams since no other professor does this!) Can't go wrong with Professor Koch!

5.0
1.0
COB191
May 8, 2006

Drew is an absolutely amazing teacher to have; he learns everyone's first name, and is very friendly to everyone. He tries to tell jokes, but they unfortunately fall flat because it's an 8 AM. He will pretty much do anything in his power to help you understand the concept, and it's an excellent class overall to take.

5.0
1.0
COB191
May 20, 2006

Professor Koch is extremely helpful and fair. Attendance is extra credit, not manadatory. His exams are only 20 questions (mult choice), but he does give partial credit. He flat out tells you what you need to know, and what you can skip over. The only hard thing was the final bc it was department made and cumulative. TAKE HIM, hes great! :o)

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 9, 2006

Had him for business stats. By far the easiest stats teacher out there. Real cool, thinks he's funny, but really isnt. Great guy definitly take him

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 17, 2006

best stat professor ever! soo easy and helpful. he's so cute and a little nerdy. thinks he's funny but he's really not. lets you out crazy early and attendance is extra credit. exams are easy - he gives partial credit on multiple choice questions! TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 19, 2006

Professor Koch is pretty much the absolute man. Tests are multiple choice, yet he still gives partial credit, so many extra credit oppurtunities, if you show up it's pretty much an auto A. Great guy, he's funny and wants you to be into Stat and acknowledges at times it may be a little boring. Do whatever possible to take him.

4.0
2.0
COB191
Dec 20, 2006

go to class..you get an attendance bonus. no need to buy the book. notecard allowed for every test. all MC but still gives partial credit. he is very fair. material can get confusing but theres lots of EC oppurtunities. he's funny, nice, and "cool" and makes u want to go to his 8am

5.0
2.0
COB191
Dec 27, 2006

Great professor. Grades based upon 4 multiple choice tests (formula notecards are allowed for each), online quizzes, excel project, final exam, and very generous extra credit opportunities. Extremely approachable as far as questions go and is always willing to go out of his way to help. Makes a tough subject relatively easy. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
COB191
May 9, 2007

Great professor. His classes always do better on the department-wide final, and he does a good job teaching all of the chapters. Attendance isn't mandatory, but there is extra credit involved for those who go. Averages always in the high 80's. Don't worry about the 8 am time!!! TAKE HIM

4.0
2.0
COB191
Jul 27, 2007

Koch is a great professor. He understands that stats at 8 am is boring and will usually let you out of class early. Gives enough extra credit throughout the semester to help you out if you take the opportunities. Showing up for class will earn you extra credit at times throughout the semester. Tests were not bad and I thought the final was easier!

5.0
2.0
COB191
Sep 13, 2007

Great Professor

5.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 8, 2007

take this professor!! he is sooo nice and funny and really wants to help out his students. he gives a lot of extra credit and homework or attendance isn't required. his tests arent that bad and you are allowed a notecard.

3.0
3.0
COB191
Dec 14, 2007

Very sweet professor with such a great character. He comes to class smiling every day and makes sure that everyone understands his lectures. He tries to get to know his students and grades fairly leniently. He is such a sweetheart, you'll really love him.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 18, 2007

Drew is the best professor ever. He always came to class in a good mood and never once got angry with the class. His tests are easy and he even gives partial credit for multiple choice. Tons of opportunities for extra credit. Makes u want to go to his 8 am. TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Mar 25, 2008

Best stat teacher on earth Hands Down!!!!!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Apr 24, 2008

This guy is the absolute man. By far the best for this class. Test are easy, excel projects are as well, just ask for help if you need it. An A is above a 90, partial credit mult choice, what else do you want

5.0
1.0
COB191
Oct 29, 2008

One of the easiest classes Ive had at JMU, still learned a lot and he gives lots of extra credit

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 6, 2008

A freaking monster!!!!Take this class right now. "Drew" is the best teacher out there he is interesting and the class is super easy and his students love him... TAKE

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 24, 2008

This is by far one of the best 191 professors out there. You have to really screw up to do poorly in this class. Show up to class and you get extra credit. Do the practice tests before the tests because they are similar and you should be fine. Plus you can bring a notecard for every test. Drew is a cool guy who wants students to do well.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Mar 14, 2009

Drew is one cool dude. He really wants everyone to do well and makes it so that if you attend class you receive extra credit at the end of the semester. Lectures are very easy to follow and the notes are exactly what the online quizes come from. I would fight for any open spot in this class!!

4.0
1.0
COB191
May 1, 2009

Drew was a very good teacher. Teaching is based off of powerpoint slides you print off before class. Online quizzes where you can use your notes (due before test day). 3 Tests and a Final. Non-Mandatory Homework. EC for attending class. He is worth taking an 8am! Take Drew for COB191.

5.0
1.0
COB191
May 14, 2009

Take him!! Easy A. Fill in power point notes each class, Easy online quizes, three tests and a final along with an easy excell project. Oh and tons of extra credit. Impossible to get lower than a B. Take him now!!

5.0
2.0
COB191
May 20, 2009

Drew is the most personable professor I've had at JMU. His jokes are subtle at times, but if you catch them, they're absolutely hilarious. He makes getting up for an 8 AM class easy. He knows the material forwards and backwards, and is extremely helpful. You cannot go wrong with Prof. Koch.

4.0
3.0
COB191
Nov 10, 2009

NOT AS EASY AS EVERYBODY SAYS HE IS! CLASS CAN GET VERY CONFUSING AT TIMES!

3.0
5.0
COB191
Apr 6, 2010

I thought Koch was going to be an easy A/B, I was wrong. I hardly have a C in the class. I guess he has changed his teaching style drastically. I don't know anyone who has above a B- in the class.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Apr 26, 2010

Great professor! Teaches part time which makes it enjoyable. Very amusing for an 8 am boring class. DEF TAKE!! Easy B

3.0
4.0
COB9
Nov 10, 2011

Class and teacher is not as easy as you think, everyone takes it but its generally a hard class so this teacher doesnt even help. Pick someone else

5.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 14, 2011

Koch is a champion among champions. Take his 8am. He is strait up , nice and clear, wont steal your cookies. Lets class out early EVERY class. Still challenging material but none the less take him. He will be your favorite teacher

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 23, 2011

One of my fav teachers at JMU!I'm retaking 191 to do cob 300 since they changed requirements. he has made it a breeze! I have a 98% & have one test and the final left to complete. His test are fair compared to others. group quizes. 2 excel.lets class out early &gives power point slides unlike my other professor. Thanks Mr Koch for being awesome!!!

4.0
1.0
COB191
May 5, 2012

IF YOU WANT AN A, TAKE THIS CLASS. SERIOUSLY. Not very good with office hours. Talk to him and get t o know him so he will like you. Class is only 30 minutes because he works part time and he has to leave to get to his other job. So nobody asks questions in class because he needs to hurry up and get through his teaching. Just do your work.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Aug 22, 2012

Literally the nicest professor i've ever had. Not only are all the quizzes open notes, but you are able to use a notecard on every test and a full sheet of paper on the final. he wants all his students to succeed and is very helpful and easy to get in contact with. TAKE HIM! easy A

5.0
1.0
COB191
Dec 12, 2012

Drew is absolutely the man! People may say he is "easy", yes that is true because he teaches us what we need to know. While taking the final, he probably prepared us the most out of all the other teachers. My favorite class this year, definitely take him.

4.0
2.0
COB191
Apr 18, 2013

The class itself is challenging, but he grades very easily and even gives 2.5 of 5 points on test questions ..tests are only 20 questions..if a lot of people chose it. 3 quizzes which are group and open note. and 4 tests including the final and he allows notecards. If you can take him you should.

5.0
2.0
COB191
May 2, 2013

no reason not to take Drew for 191!great professor who teaches from power points and puts them online with practice quizzes to study. 3 tests, 3 quizzes, and an extremely easy Excel project.bonus points for missing less than 2 classes.because our class did poorly on the JMU administered final exam, he decided to drop it to help our grades!take him!

5.0
1.0
COB191
Nov 4, 2013

Easiest/Best class I have taken at JMU. You will not regret taking Koch. Always on time to class, and ALWAYS lets out at least a little early mostly around 15 min early. Partner tests, partner projects. Young guy, Steeler fan. Only teaches stuff he knows you will use in the future and is very reasonable. Koch. Is. The. Man

4.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 5, 2013

Drew Koch is kind of a corky guy and makes a lot of shallow jokes in class but all in all is a good teacher. He knows what he is talking about. His quizzes are group work and the tests are easy. You have one big excel project that is easy if you follow the guidelines. Overall this class is a must take!

5.0
1.0
COB191
May 14, 2014

TAKE HIM. 3 GROUP quizzes, 3 tests with multiple notecards on all of them. An extremely easy excel project (most people got 100s) and the department final. I am terrible at math and i got a B+ in his class so an A is totally manageable for those who are actually good at it. Took his 8am MWF and got out 10-15 minutes early every class. TAKE HIM.

4.0
3.0
COB191
Oct 29, 2014

He's not a bad teacher, but is an all around good person! Take him.

5.0
1.0
191
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2015

3 quizzes and 3 tests. Quizzes are open note and group. On tests you can use a notecard. He's absolutely hilarious and super duper nice. I had a situation arise where I had to miss a couple classes for a reason most professors wouldn't excuse you for, and he did. Easy class. He was the best 8am I could have had.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Apr 30, 2015

Professor Koch is one of the most amazing people you will ever come across in JMU. He has an adorable sense of humor and is SUPER sweet. His class is not hard, and he is very fairstraightforward with his tests and grading. Talk to him about any situation you might have, he is very understanding and accommodating. He really cares for his students.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2015

The coolest teacher and overall guy ive met at JMU so far, really cares about his students and about the material. Down to earth and understanding.

5.0
3.0
COB191
Feb 20, 2016

My FAVORITE teacher I've had at JMU thus far. Funny, smart, nice, willing etc etc. Could not ask for a better stats teacher. Always feel comfortable talking to him and asking questions. He wants you to do well and has a great personality. Class also lasts about 30 min. wish he could be my teacher for every class. Need more people like him.

5.0
1.0
COB191
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2016

chill dude good class chill class good dude

4.0
3.0
COB191
Apr 17, 2016

He only teaches 30 out of 50 mins. 75% of class is him reading his powerpoint, doesn't really elaborate. If you go back you realize that the information is super vague. The other 25% of class is him trying to be cool but ends up with you not knowing whats going on anymore. He doesn't do many practice problems at all which is annoying. He is nice

5.0
2.0
COB191
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors at JMU. He really cares about the students and their grades. Easy quizzes and tests. They are multiple choice.

5.0
2.0
COB191
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Professor Koch is one of the best professors at JMU. The guy truly cares about his students and their success. He's very easy to talk to and gives extra credit. Class isn't mandatory, but he ends class after 30 minutes so there is really no reason not to go. His exams aren't that bad if you just study the practice exams he gives you. Such a bro.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
COB191
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

Andrew is the best professor I've had. All the tests are based on his power-points and gives you a practice test that is almost identical to the real test. He also lets you use a cheat sheet on the tests which makes it very easy to get an A in the class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
COB191
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

Heck of a guy. Amazing professor. Take him.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
COB191
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor Koch is an amazing choice for COB 191. He allows you to bring a cheat sheet to all tests and the tests are only 20 multiple choice pretty easy. He also gives one take-home test so take advantage and get an A .

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
COB191
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Frat boy Drew is your best choice for COB 191. Lectures are straight off his powerpoints which he also posts on canvas & they're super helpful for studying for exams. I never even bought the txtbook. Also get to use notecards on exams and cheat sheet on final. He's so chill and seriously cares and wants everyone to do well. Take him!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
COB191
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2020
Would take again

drew is a literal king. you don't have to come to class, and he posts the powerpoints on canvas for easy review, but hearing the lectures in person makes the class easier. he's so funny so the lectures aren't boring. lets you out early every day if it's a tuesday/thursday class. quizzes are online & let's you have a cheat-sheet for tests. take him!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
COB191
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Drew is a legend. His power points really help for the tests and cover everything on it. Attendance is not mandatory but you get extra credit if you show up every class. For tests you get to use a cheat sheet and for online quizzes he gives you them ahead of time so you can work on the questions and you can work on it with a partner. Take him!

Graded by few things
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
COB191
May 5, 2020
Would take again

He is the best! He adjusted very well to this COVID nightmare. Very accessible and just wants to see you succeed. Made the 8 am very bearable! Take him if you have the chance!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
COB191
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Drew was such a great choice for 191. He is great teacher and explains the information well. He is also really funny and makes having an 8 am enjoyable. Was never in this class for more than 1 hour, always had a 5 min break as well. Chill teacher and just wants to see his students do well. Would highly recommend taking him for this class!!

Hilarious
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
COB191
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible terrible Professor. Doesn't teach worth anything. Ends class 25 minutes early because he is tired of talking. Class is made up of 6 grades for the whole 15 weeks. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT A GOOD GRADE!!!!

5.0
2.0
COB191
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

Anyone that does not give him a 5 needs to drop their COB major. He is one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met-- nicest professor by far. If you go to class and take good notes, you will be completely fine. He even tells you certain parts in class that is likely going to be on the exam in some form. 10/10 recommend. He's the man.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
COB191
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Koch is the man. He has an actual job and teaches because he enjoys it. The class is mainly excel focused. There are only 7 grades made up of 3 quizzes, 3 exams, and a project. He gives you the quizzes ahead of time so you can work out the problems and just submit the answer on Canvas. The project is easy as well. Exams are not cumulative. Take him

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
COB191
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2020
Would take again

Drew is awesome. He is very understanding and when lecturing, hints at what is going to be on the test. He gives practice tests and your grade comes from 3 open note quizzes, 3 tests, and one excel project which is very easy and he helps if needed. He wants all his students to succeed and made my 8 am as entertaining as possible.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

58%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A- (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(9)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 7
A-: 2
A+: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (9)
Caring (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.10 avg change
Oct
Dec
Apr
May
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CON204

5.0

(1)

COB191

4.7

(77)

191

4.5

(4)

COB9

3.0

(1)
Difficulty by Course

COB9

4.0

191

2.5

CON204

2.0

COB191

1.8

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