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He's one of the worst teacher's i have EVER had! He can't finish a sentence all the way through...and sometimes HE doesn't even know what he's saying...
Knows his stuff, but can't teach it. You won't learn much in his class but you can still pass if you know how to take his tests right.
He knows Econ too well to dumb it down for beginners. But I went to him once, and he helped me out. GO TO CLASS!!
he always enters the class with "greetings" and a diet coke. oh and by the way, he catn teach either!!!!!
He's horrible, doesnt help, doesnt ask students if they have questions,
He ignores people when they tell him that he wrote the wrong formula, and then later thanks someone else for informing him of the mistake. He has no patience and he does not like to be asked questions!
loser
Worst professor I've had at SRU. Extemely nice guy, but a very bad teacher. Make sure you go to class and do your homework. His tests are extemely hard. He doesn't answer questions and is extremely rude to people who ask them.
He is a very confused man. I think he might know what he's trying to say, but he just can't find the right words. He constantly jumps around...very hard to follow him. Do the homeworks and study the book. Read the book during class and ignore him.
horrible
A difficult teacher to understand. He knows his economics, but has problems relaying that to the student. He's helpful if he can finish his thoughts and sentences.
Sorta hard to understand( he knows what hes talking about, but you will struggle). advice... i saw him alot during his office hours, came out with a C in the class. Go To Class!!!
hard ass class
He really isn't as bad as everyone makes him out to be. Yes he is boring but if you go to class and read the book you'll get atleast a B. His tests are like the homework so DO THE HOMEWORK.
This guy is prety bad. Looking through the book does NOT help. Half the stuff on tests, quizzes, and his lectures are not from the book. This makes things difficult. if you don't catch what he's saying in class, you'll be lost.
I thought he was a very good professor, all I did was go to class listen to him, and I got an A.
He likes to relate current events to the text and sometimes you can understand the connection and sometimes not. His test reflect the homework and summary. If you are looking for an "A" to be handed out for showing up then find another teacher
Subject is challenging and So are the tests. He sometimes gets lost in what he is talking about and changes subjects without mention. His tests are hard, and takes off alot of points on essays. No your stuff.
Does get lost in what he's saying and can be a difficult class. But if you show up and look like you pay attention, the worst you can get is a C.
Horrible, horrible teacher. Tests on waaayyy too much material (23 chapters) and doesn't go over it nearly enough. If you read the book, you're wasting your time because 9/10th of the chapter you will not see on the test. And to top it off his tests are ALL SHORT ANSWER. NO MULTIPLE CHOICE AT ALL
Wow-worst prof..umm EVER!! Very unclear, expects you to know everything he knows-tests are impossible and lectures are confusing. I'd recommend NOT taking him!!
Pay attention and do the homework and you'll do fine. Act like your interested in class and he'll notice it and appreciate it. I liked him, he knew what he was talking about and tried to explain it the best he could. Make sure you write all your notes in the book, cause all exams are open book!
WOW...possibly the worst teacher on the campus. He knows economics, but doesnt know how to teach. He often asks what class he is teaching, and he babbles and mumbles...VERY unclear...sometimes im not sure if he is even certified to teach...would go with another teach if i were you...
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The worst teacher ever. Singles out students, does not know how to teach and relate material to students. Sometimes he forgets its only a 200 level course...WOULD NOT RECCOMEND HIM!!
He gets all mixed up with his information and doesn't explain one thing. Tests are extremely hard, way too much information to study for. NEVER take Tannery for any class if possible!
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Do not take him! He is the hardest teacher I have ever had. He'll never help you even if you ask for help. AVOID!!!
Tannery is one of the harder profs. at sru. But if you study the summary pts and do the hw there is no way you should get below a c. I had him for Micro and Macro and got A's in both. Just Come to class...he trails off alot but just write what he has on the board...
He does not know how to teach at all. Stay FAR FAR AWAY from this professor. He doesn't even know how to explain what he's teaching. Horrible teacher!
He is one of the worst teachers at SRU. Does not help you if you are having trouble with the class and is one of the hardest teachers to understand. Tries to act like he knows what he's talking about but really has no idea. Stay away from any class that he teaches.
this teacher needs to find a new career...or just retire. i had the hardest time understanding him! trails off the subject and messes his math equations up when working on the board..so just when you thing that you understand what he is saying...oops lost again...dont take him, unless you like F's
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Hands down the worst prof in the school of business. Cannot lower his knowledge of economics & statistics to point where students can understand it. Still, if you go to class, and show him that you are working hard (and not coming in looking like a ****), the worst you can get is a C.
Sure, everyone hates him. He can't teach micro and macro to a point where all students can understand it. But, I found nothing wrong with his class when I had him. He does come in ten minutes late and keeps you after, but some profs are like that. Just don't schedule any classes after his.
A true lover of economics will find his class one of the best you can take. This is not a rubber stamp "A" class that students would want to take. Greetings, salutations, got that?
He's a very intelligent prof and he gives economists a good name. He knows too much and it's SOOOO obvious. you really do have to teach yourself. If you can't interpret what he says than Tannery is not your man.
Extremely hard teacher that makes macro way harder than it needs to be. Doesn't seem to care that you don't understand...just keeps going. He doesn't drop it to a level that students. Also, his tests and quizes are extremely hard.
This guy sucks. When your class average is 62% you know something is wrong. Cant teach or control a class for his life and looks like Mr. Burns. Never take him unless every other professor at Slippery Rock University had tragically died and if that happens go to another school.
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He knows too goddamn much. He told us that the very first day. Granted, I didnt return.
quite simply the worst professor in the school of buisness thanks for the d mr burns!
Not only is he a joke but he is by far the most scatter-brained teacher EVER. Not worth my time, DONT TAKE HIM
if u want your class to be utter bordom, till the point that you want to kill yourself then this class is for you. although his tests are not all that hard, you still have tostudy alot because he dosnt explain anything properly in class, he asks stupid questions and cracks damn ass jokes. he probably is the worst professor that SRU has ever receive
This prof has been rated by students too lazy to do the work that they have to give him a bad rating and haved posted a group on facebook. It should be named Students Too Lazy to Take Tannery.
class is easy if u have ever done a math problem before. The people who rate him bad r the people u know r going nowhere in life. he lets u use the book on his tests and quizzes. I studied for 15 minutes all semester got like a 99%....and u people rating him bad need to quit school cuz ur going to do nothing with ur life..take up janitoring
gives u outlines of the chapter on I drive. so u dont need the book. Gives u a practice test before the tests, with 15 of the questions on the test. If you study at all u get and easy A or B. The idiots like the ones who say he is hard help out to cuz they r just total F*** ups and just help the curve so much. If u have and IQ over 70 take it.
Prof uses the Textbook Question Bank for tests. Use the Online Link for the book, quizzes and games, etc and you will master the material. The workload for this class is very light. He grades on a curve. Show up, read the book, takes notes and get an easy A.
Prof is great!He is trying so much to explain everything and if you have a question you can send it by e-mail and he will replay to you.It is really easy to pass this course,you can use text book on your exams and when you have a quiz. He always gives some extra problem for extra points.He gives homework and then gives similar problems for the test
If you have no interest at all and need a global do not take this class.
Stats with him was very easy. You get to use your textbook on the tests which makes it really simple. He is not a very clear speaker, he tries too hard to be funny and just confuses himself. Read the book, no matter what and it is hard not to pass.
Okay grade, but test is almost all book. Either teaches from powerpoints on I drive or does his own thing. hates to let you out even 2 minutes early. gives you practice tests, and gave our 70-person class extra credit. Take him if you're a book learner and are interested, otherwise I'd go with someone else
I worked my butt off in this class. Make sure you go to class to somewhat understand the material. I'm an A student and was supposed to get a C in here. If he knows your name and knows you try, he'll take that into consideration when he gives out grades.
Prof. Tannery is a good guy and is very helpful (he's even funny at times). The students who give him bad reviews are lazy. If you show up for class, take notes and ask questions, you CAN pass this class! I got a B and I am not the smartest person around. I would take a class with him again.
worst teacher on the face of the earth. dont take him for any class.
Good teacher - confusing class. tries his best to make you understand. show up for class and take notes, u will be set for quizzes and exams. he is always there for help. one of the nicest professors i ever had.
I didn't really think this class was hard at all. You get to use the book and a cheatsheet on every test and quiz. If you do all the homework and study you should definately be able to get at least a B.
I thought his business stats class was a lot easier. He is very hard to follow and tests on 5 chapters at a time. The only good thing is that his grading scale is easier. I would not recommand taking this class unless it's required.
People only give bad ratings because they suck at math. Very easy class, can use cheat sheet and book on exams, grades are even curved! What more could you ask for? Quirky professor, but highly recommended.
He is an intelligent person who knows his subject well. He can be very tangential at times and makes asumptions based on his experience. Scattered lectures and "forgets" to explain things. His is not difficult in respect to the subject. Pay attention to everything that random BS he goes on will probably be on the exam, exams are never review after
Wasnt a bad teacher he just write on the board the whole time and he usually gives a curve on all the tests and quizzes. Overall not a hard class
Avoid at all costs. From experience he is not a very good teacher. He might know the subject but he can not teach it. If you have to just attend class and dont take his sarcastice remarks to heart b/c he can be very rude. I hope this helps.
He came to class unprepared to teach?forgetting to bring his notes to class and struggled with Excel. He lost his train-of-thought between the podium and the chalk board when explaining a problem. I had to study hard to get a B in the class. He lacked the ability to teach. I do not recommend him.
His class isn't that hard, but you should study and do the homeworks. If you use the book and just do the assignments it's not hard to get an A. He curves every test and is really good about getting papers back to you right away. Dry sense of humor but overall not a bad class at all.
Quizzes and tests are kinda difficult but if you study and pay attention it isnt too bad. There is so much bonus so there is no reason to not get at least a B. Lectures get off topic easily and notes can be confusing but if you ask him for help personally, he is very good at teaching and knows his stuff
AVOID HIM!! Very hard to understand!
I really feel sorry for whoever takes him for statistics. i can honestly say he's one of the worst professors i ever had.
DON'T take this class with him.
I advise you do not take this course, very rarely does he complete a thought, continuously will ramble on and on with no point and causes confusion.
the worse teacher in SRU that i have had
Rough class. He makes things much harder than they need to be. I dropped the class rather than my GPA getting killed. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
he is by far one of the worst teachers ive ever had. he is horrible at explaining the math to you and won't answer questions. avoid taking him if you can. you will regret it
Tannery is a good guy. He tends to get off subject alot and his class is challenging, you have to pay attention and do well on the homeworks to do well in class. I would recommend getting a tutor while taking this class.
Tannery is a nice guy and he will always try and help you, although his teaching methods aren't the best. It is a very difficult class and if you take him, expect to do a lot of outside practice/tutoring to guide you through the class
I really like Tannery as a person, but by the end of the semester I'd have enough of his teaching. He tends to get off track a lot and his quizzes are extremely difficult. If you read out of the book (which is a lot), you should do okay on an exam. He doesn't keep things interesting and never lets class out a second early :(
Avoid, avoid, avoid. He is a terrible professor! He constantly writes information down and then erases it because its wrong. He barely knows his own information and can't teach to save his life. The tests are hard as are the quizzes. Unless you feel like teaching yourself, do NOT take this class. I warned you!!
He's an awful teacher that gets side tracked easily.
Not a good professor. I had him my first semester here and his class was my hardest. He doesn't explain the material well. I had prior econ knowledge but that did not help. I read the book a week before every test. I also did the bonus. I got an A, but I really had to work for it. If you don't want to read or you slack off, avoid him.
Tannery is a very bad teacher. Do NOT take him. Can NOT explain anything. Just an awful experience. I've put a lot of time and effort into his Business Stats class and I am struggling to pull out a C. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!
I've taken Econ201, Econ202, and Econ219 with this professor so far. Heres some tips for his class. Show up to class and do the work and you will get a good grade. If you ever need help. Go to his office hours. Don't expect a easy A because you have to put in the effort to get a good grade.
Good Teacher but isn't always the clearest. He does allow you to take a full sized sheet of paper to each test, basically a good cheat sheet. He is not an easy A but if you go to class, make a good sheet and do the homework you will get an A or B. It's college people, it isn't supposed to be all easy A's
The guy needs to retire now. Tried teaching healthcare economics and it was a train wreck. He needs to stick to economics or just retire. He doesn't know how to use a computer, his instructions are so confusing. So disappointed with the class.
I recommend taking him over the summer/winter sessions. Class is an easy A. I didn't need to study anything. He gave out at least 10 EASY extra credit opportunities.
He is not a good professor, I would never take him again. He has a way of teaching that just sucks! Very unclear, the tests are hard but if you need hep he willing. He is a very nice man, but not a good professor at all if you ask me.
AVOID AT ALL COST. Professor Tannery is the worst at explaining Microeconomics, at best he is an expert PowerPoint reader. He is such a nice guy but he should still be teaching. You basically have to teach yourself he just reads from his PowerPoints everyday.
Dr. Tannery isn't as bad as everyone says. Yes, he is very scatter brained and boring, but he is a very nice man who is always willing to help you. He gives a lot of bonus points, especially for excellent attendance. Do the work, study, and you should be fine.
Professor Tannery is extremely confusing. He says one thing and changes his mind in front of the class often. When you ask to have something explained, you end up even more confused! If you aren't willing to teach yourself and study extensively, I would not suggest him. He is a nice guy, but he can not teach!!
This is by far the worst professor in higher education in the United States. This guy has no idea what he is talking about. Doesn't know the course material and is very unprepared to answer any question about anything. Avoid this man by any means necessary. I did not learn one thing in his class. I am dumber and more unprepared for life now.
The required paperback cost $150, and you must buy it in order to do the homework and quizzes on line. Some of the homework is easy (you are told if you are correct and can change your answers), but some of the homework problems are impossible to solve no matter how long and hard you try. It was never obvious why the course content was important.
Dr. Tannery is a very nice man and tried to learn everyone's name, but he is very confusing and hard to hear. I would not buy the book, but you do need the access code. If you go over the power points and scattered notes, his class is easy to pass. He curves every test and gives bonus assignments. Taking his class is not the end of the world.
terrible professor. when you go to his office hours for help he is unclear, if you e mail him questions he wont respond or insists you "ask the class" instead of answering it himself. cant follow the syllabus and the syllabus is unclear to begin with. is down right rude. not only should you avoid taking him, he should avoid teaching, period.
Took his very first online class. I went to his office to ask him to change an incorrect grade & he asked ME how to do it. Other classmates emailed me about understanding material because when you email him, he tells you to email your classmates. Very unhelpful. Class consists of PowerPoints, Connect, & videos of him working out problems.
Be prepared to be confused
Great guy, horrendous professor.. you wont learn anything but easiest A ever
Nice and knows what he is talking about. Very willing to help if you ask for it. Keep up wit the work and dont miss class and you'll be fine. very friendly guy.
homework due at least once a week, it's relatively easy, at least two papers ,you'll have to type up an outlines of what you read and you will have quizzes and tests that are exactly like the homework and he goes over in a little bit before the exam. He makes a lot of mistakes during class, but corrects them,he is a little confusing. Very doable
Lectures using confusing class discussions and examples, and fails to answer the easiest student questions. People do not participate due to the difficulty of understanding the content provided, and lack cognitive understanding due to the homework relying purely on book-learned material. Would not take again if he was the only professor on campus.
Learning and mastering the content in Dr. Tannery's class is next to impossible. He often makes errors in the equations, examples, & in the homework he assigns. When questioned about his mistakes he only gets more confused. It's very difficult to learn in a class where the professor doesn't seem to have a grasp of the material. Would not recommend
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Attendance Mandatory
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