Challenging exams, but very helpful.

Easy, gives you chances to boost exam grades

Funny guy, makes alot of jokes and likes to waste time. Seems like he dosent understand the material sometimes though. Stumbles alot on what hes going to say but he has a great personality. I'd recommend this if your more independent.

very good teacher. its easy as long as you show up to class. Just show some effort and you will get a good grade.

i've taken 2 econ classes from Montes & love his teaching. he makes a rather dull subject easier to comprehend. as far as not knowing the material? so wrong. he knows this stuff. both current & history. but you have to work here, its NOT an'easy A'cl

Mr. Montes looks like Howard Stern but is a good Economics teacher. No bull here. I would recommend him. I took Econ 120 with him and got a B, and will take him again for Econ 121. Good Professor.

Montes is a great guy. Like the other ratings, show up to class, show some effort and get your name out there and you are guaranteed a C or better. Doesn't really have a grading system, and he hooks you up big time.

very cool instructer if you show up for class and try he will give you at least a "c" i took him for econ 120 and 121 and i passed 120 with a "b" and 121 with a "c" even though i failed all his test the test are hard but he will hook you up with mad extra credit.

He really cares about students and works with you to get a better grade. He gives a lot of opportunities at the begining of the semester to get a better grade. He makes class fun and exciting when he gives his opinion on the subject. Turns a dull subject into a fun one. He gets reaction from student

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This guy is great. He was so helpful and did all he could to make our class understand the material. He is by far one of the best professors I've ever had.

he is very very easy. if you get a C on the tests, ypur final grade is a B. he lets you take notes out on the quizzes and test; he also explain the material before the tests. he is very nice teacher

Gus is the man! he is such a rad professor and is one of the only professors ive had that truly cares about his students. if you want a good grade in the class, be sure to speak up in class and let him know you're interested in getting a good grade in the class. totally recomend him!

might be teh best teacher at sac. and ive had 15 different teachers. very very funny and helpful. tests arent too easy but he gives extra credit and helps you out alot, but seriously if you gotta take econ. take it with montes, econ is boring but hes a great teacher

Gus!!! you are the man!!! You are truly a great professor who is able to use real world examples to facilitate the lecture to your students. This professor wants you to learn the stuff, business majors a must!!

BEST DAMN TEACHER EVER!!!!!!

I really liked Gus. He was nice and would let you make up tests if you missed one.

he's really REALLY picky about labeling your scantrons correctly! but other than that he explains stuff thoroughly and notes are helpful- you have to read the chapters more to do well. and he loves GRAPHS on "back up" and current events. he's funny and sarcastic. tests are easy bc you can use a cheat sheet and most questions are from the PREQUIZ

If you want to pass the class with an A, all you have to do is study for the quizzes (especially the graphs!); afterwards, simply use quiz questions/answers as your notes for the examinations; about 85% of the exam will consist of questions from the quizzes. Pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Oh, and about Gus. He's a funny guy. I like him.

He is a funny teacher. All you need to do is study for the prequiz and read the book. 50% of the test comes from the prequiz which he already gives the answers.

Great teacher..cares a lot about his students even though he says and acts like he doesn't. He prepares you A LOT for his exams before the exam is given. I recommend you taking his classes. I took him for Econ 120 and 121.

"his tests are ridiculously hard, you need to back up your answers...though he offers extra credit and allow you to work in groups for your quizes, but still they are extremely hard...i'm still taking his class right now, but so far more than half the class are gone." That's soooooo TRUE. TO PASS YOU HAVE TO HAVE ATLEAST ONE OTHER PERSON TO SHARE T

he is a very funny teacher, however, you have to get his joke.

he's such a great teacher, cares alot about students. All you need to do is read book, study the quiz which half of the test comes from.

He cool. All you need is read the book, take note, and bring your note. Reading book is very important.

his class was pretty easy his tests were pretty much the practice tests he gives you but switches the question nmbers around or changes one questions. You have to get his jokes and he cares for his students and makes it so easy to get at least a C if you show up every once in a while.

he's such a great teacher, cares alot about students. All you need to do is read book, study the quizes which half of the testes comes from.

Great proff! I guess some people don't get his humor and mistake him for being rude. He's just a funny guy and he cares about his students as long as they care about the class. Economics deals with difficult abstract concepts, but 50% of test questions come from the quizzes, and he will help you till you understand, just ask questions! Gus rules!

Cool professor. If you need help ask him! he will help you!

Most of these bad comments are ficticious, or the student didn't study and got a bad grade. I took Gus twice in a row on purpose. He does rant on tangents about the world and he is unexpectedly harsh at times, but its because he knows you can do better (think House) I highly recommend him, just don't be afraid to ask questions in class, and study!

Great professor!Highly recommended, but you have to read all the material, study & ask questions. One of the best at SAC. I took both 121 & 120. You will be ready for the next level after his classes.

STUDY! Econ can be hard becasue of the material, not because of his teaching. What really stands out to me as a student is that he wants the student to form oppionions about current events (especially economic issues). Too many people don't know whats going on in the world. This professor stands out from my other ones.

He is a good teacher not hard to understand doodles alot(dont try to guess what he draws cuz your probly wrong) the subject is complicated and confusing and it is a lot of work sometimes but the class is very simple to follow.do the HOME WORK reading and back up. you will do good i took 120&121 at the same time and passed both im a C student

Just took the final and I'm a little uneasy. It was quite difficult. However, all other exams were easy for me. A complaint I have about this professor is that he tends to wander from the subject a lot. Therefore you have to teach yourself the material. Overall an okay class.

Took him for both 120 & 121. Great professor! Not an easy subject but the professor will take his time in explaining any question you may have. Yes you have to read but what do you expect? It?s college. There is no reason why you shouldn?t pass his classes if you read the chapters at least once and do the take home quizzes.

took him for 120 and 121 he is easy to pass but hard to get an A its not an easy class and he doesnt make it easy at all but as long as you try youll be able to pass his class i would suggest you read the book his lectures just comes out on the top of his head and it seems like the exams are coming from the textbook

He is an excellent Teacher.

He is an awesome teacher. I knew very little about econ before taking his class, but i'm really interested in it now. The class is not difficult, econ may be hard to understand for some people, but he is a very good teacher and relates things things to real life. if you get offended by his jokes, get over it, they may be "offensive" but are funny

Gus is helpful to an extreme. He knows most people are in his class because it is required. He does everything he can to ensure the student gets a passing grade as long as the student shows an interest. I liked him enough to get in his 121 class.

He's a cool guy, his class is easy IF YOU TRY and read, he tries to help you get the best grade possible. In class he would get side distracted but it was very entertaining, especially his drawings. He's a down to earth teacher. If you need econ take MONTES, recommended passed his class with a B and i don't understand the material LOL

He's a cool professor, but can be too laid back at times. The material is straight forward. If you don't understand his lectures, everything can be found in the book. His exams/quizzes are straight from the book, and often reviews the questions with you.

Really good professor. His lectures are entertaining and he's generally pretty laid back. He gives students tons of points for just doing the homework, so the class is easy if you apply yourself. You need to read in order to succeed, but it's very straightforward. I highly recommend Gus, particularly if you really want to understand economics.

He is a great teacher, entertaining, helpful, a little eccentric at times. Got an A, wasn't too tough. He is on your team and wants you to succeed. I don't agree with anyone who said he's a lazy teacher. He is a great teacher and I'm taking him again for 121.

This guy is a great teacher. He will help you with anything you need help with. He works WITH you. He knows you want to succeed, and he wants you to too. You have to read the stupid book though, in order to get a good grade. He does a great job explaining, but the test material is almost entirely from the book.

His a very funny, truthful and flexible Professor.

Great Professor, helps out students a lot if you seek for his help. Tests are based on the book material, partnering up on your own with other students helps a lot.Mr. Montes is a funny/sarcastic guy and has a lot of interesting things to say each class, which makes it fun.

Fun guy. Easy homework which sets you up for the quizzes/tests. If you listen to his lectures, and do the homework, you should EASILY get a B on his tests.

Best Econ. teacher EVER! Yes, the material is hard, but Mr. Montes is so helpful. Gives you homework and goes over any questions you may have in the next class meeting. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Fun class! How can you not learn in a class that talks about gold toylets!? Great command of the class. Very helpful with questions. Kinda hard but you'll feel great when you actually learn something.

Best teacher EVER!!!! Just do the reading and participate in class discussions and you're guaranteed a good grade.

Do not take this prof if you are the type of student who coasts through school because you will not pass. I studied, participated in class, and passed w/a B but it wasnt easy! He gives answers to quizzes and those questions are on the tests. YOU MUST READ and do HW to pass the class. I loved his class and will be taking 121 with him next semester!

Subject is not easy. People fail to read and blame it on other things. The man knows his subject but cannot discuss it unless people read. Answers any and every question one may have. Very knowledgeable, humurous, and cool.

Read the book, do the hw, take a quiz, and you will pass the exams. Awesome learning enviroment full of humor and information. Definitely will be taking Econ 121 with him again.

Great professor. You need to read the book to succeed, but he keeps class interesting. Tests are based on the book and not the lectures, but it's still worth going to class. He's a great professor and tries to keep students involved. I'm now an Econ major at a university because of his classes. I definitely recommend him.

Best personality, a bit too forgiving.

Overall, very helpful professor. It is important to participate & engage in class discussions because he gives extra credit & tends to help them. His tests consists on quizzes which he gives answers to and read the textbook! Take advantage of every extra credit like take notes, participation and complete HW & quizzes.

Very funny guy. His class is very easy and he is very helpful.

Not an easy class, and also not for those who want clear cut straight-edge lecture notes and tests styled classes. The only way to get an A is to actually read and process the book. Material can be difficult but he's happy to answer questions. Visit during office hours and he'll help you out! Two of the most rewarding A's I worked my butt off for.

Honestly the best class! So fun and interesting. The quizzes are just test study guides, so when you take a test you already know all the answers basically. he offers great extra credit. for taking notes you get 5% EC at the end of the semester, also participate! talk, argue, laugh, do whatever you can and he will award you. Gus is a great teacher!

Honestly, Gus is one of the best professors I've had at Santa Ana College. He is very dedicated to his students and does his best to have them all pass. Just participate and show EFFORT, there should be no problem passing the course! Anyone who says otherwise is just expecting to get a passing grade without doing anything. Best class ever!

Great professor! Not an easy class but if you read and do your work, you will pass his class! He makes the class fun with his sense of humor!. I loved his class!

His a great teacher. He may get off topic during lecture and is not organized with what he is suppose to do. But he does ALOT of extra Credit. You do have to make sure to read the chapters before quizzes and the test in order to pass his class. He gives out Take Home Quizzes, which help you out for the Exams, which there are similar questions to.

Dont listen to the people who said he is not a Great Teacher. He is a Great professor who helps you pass the class. All you have to do is participate in class and just do things he tells you to get extra credit. He is hilarious and keeps the class entertained EASY B class i failed all my tests and got a B

He is there for you when you ask for help. Go to his office hours. Most importantly READ!! when everyone reads the class was insightful. But when no one reads the class sucked! Do your take home quizzes and study them hard because the exam are mostly similar. He also gives tons of homework. Good teacher. Great sense of humor.

he's really helpful and will work with you if you show interest too.

Gus makes a genuine effort to get students engaged with the content and connect with each other. Reading is essential! He doesn't spoon-feed new content in class. He will go over core concepts and help those who made an effort to understand the material. This approach is excellent for transitioning students into a 4yr setting (a return grad myself)

Gus is great, just don't call him Sir or Mr. Montes. Just Gus. I took him for the summer, and as long as you do your work and study you will be well off.

He really cares about his students and will go the extra mile to help you if you make an effort to consult with him. He gave me the confidence to further my studies. He prepares you more than adequately for the test with prep materials. You can easily obtain an A if you put in the effort.

Mr. Montes is really good teacher. He makes the class fun. THe class is a hard class, but what can you expect, its a 4 unit class. He is very fair, I highly recommend his class

he is a great teacher if you wrote a bad review then you probably didn't talk our class was great we talked all and he made the class fun he will help you out there is a line for his office hours if you need help ask her his office hours how does he know when you need help when you don't ask him right ? great teacher taking him again for micro

I took this class during intercession and he was great in my opinion. He really works with you to get the grade that you deserve and he's honestly there to make sure that you pass. It was a super condensed class but he was fair and there were a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Make sure that you read, and do the homework.

4-week intersession. He wants all of his students to pass & gives extra credit opportunities. He tries to have everyone engage in lectures & games. Sometimes there are group exams. I only used my book for hw & exams, never read the chapters. I got an A+ but there were students who read & highlighted their books & still struggled. You should read.

I took Professor Montes, for both econ 120 and 121. I took him during the summer intersession and I got a B and then I took him for the winter intersession and got an "A". Was it easy ? no it wasnt... but is it possible? Yes it is if you put in the effort, Read the chapters and participate. He will work with you if you communicate with him.

Gus is an Awesome Professor!

Professor Montes is Great. He's very engaging in the class and expects you read and know the material. He is one of if not THE best teachers I have had in college. His class is interesting and he ties the book reading into very applicable real world current macro economic trends. He should be teaching at the next level. I highly recommend him.

He is an amazing professor! He cares about his student and will help them succeed. You really need to read in order to understand what's going on. This class requires a lot of work but it's worth it. He is so funny! Time flies by in his class. I will be taking him next semester for ECON 121. Goodluck!

He is really funny and likes to talk to his class he is easy to talk to outside of class make sure you see him after every test so he can counsel on how to get a good score on the test !

Great Professor! So funny just make sure you READ!

Read REad Read Read your chapters and do ALL of the extra credit and you will get an A.

Well I took Gus during summer for 120 and 121 which I think is a mistake unless you have no life besides school. His class does involve a lot of work but if you keep up with the online hw and take home quizzes you should be fine. I would recommend taking 120 first and not taking two classes together unless it's in a regular semester.

I took Gus for both 120 and 121 and his class is difficult but he understands and is willing to work for you. If you do all the online homework and takehome quizes you should get at least a B. Exams are mostly taken in groups depending on how engaged the class is with reading the material

He is a professor with attitude, whose cynicism and sarcasm allow him to keep you awake and keep you interested. As stale as economics is, Gus is undoubtedly the most lively professor on campus, he is a Grinch with a cold demeanor but a warm heart. READ, do your homework ON TIME, COMMUNICATE with him, and you will pass. Your grade reflects you.

Economics is not your typical history class, which includes memorization. However, this professor is willing to work with you, but you must do your part. You must read, show up to class, participate, finish all your homework, and always complete your take home quizzes. This will allow you to achieve the grade you want. Also, class is never dull!!

I took Professor Montes for ECON 120. Reading chapters from the textbook is crucial to succeed in his class since he expects students to know the material. He is also very sarcastic and funny but has a warm heart. He wants his students to pass but you have to work for it and do the extra credit. Great Professor, will take again .

Everything he does is for your own good. He's really preparing you for the next level. Even the drawings have a purpose, everything does! Discipline of becoming a good student, he's big on that. He knows the subject very well and is a GREAT teacher! Really can get on your last nerve, but its for your own good. Very grateful for his experience.

Hope be good chance this class!

Awesome instructor and very lenient on your grade, if you take the initiative to talk to him. The material is difficult and that is the reason for 3 on difficulty. I would recommend to take him on an evening class. He is hilarious but can be very serious at times.

Do all the extra credit even tho its tedious. I failed most of the tests but I talked to him and really tried and got a B in both ECON 120/121 with him. Has a dry sense of humor but if u joke back he will think its funny. Material is hard itself so make sure u read. Tests are open book not open note.

By far one of the most honest professors I have had. He is sooo sarcastic, but I personally enjoyed it. He actually cares for his students, but you have to care for the class yourself. The tests will be easy if you read the book (which was enjoyable). He gives you the tools to succeed in his class. :)

I took Gus Bc I wanted to get more classes done out of CSULB. Best decision! very funny and his humor is what makes class bearable. The content is difficult, make sure to take notes and read the book and ask questions because he does throurouhly answer them. Talk to him outside of class. He likes to see his students care about their own grade.

Be ready to read! If you read and ask questions you should do well in class. If you're having a hard time understanding the material speak to him during office hours. He cares about his students and will go out of his way to help. He is funny and makes the class go by fast!

I love him, the lecture is amazing! I recommend to take his class!!

I took Professor Gus for Econ 120 and it was the best decision I have made, context was somewhat difficult but nothing you can't do. He works with you and is so open to helping you. He is the pure definition of a teacher. He has passion and WANTS you to learn. His lectures are so fun and there is never a day that you will be bored. Amazing humor.

You have a set of good answer that you are a enjoyable process in class. A positive to this style of teaching is great because want to answer each questions about how to economics is not easy an organization. Thank you for helping me from homework while office hour! ;)

great person!! makes class fun lol

Professor Montes is a fun, loving kind of guy. There is a lot of homework and gives extra credit if you participate in class. Tests range in level of difficulty from very easy to very difficult. Sometimes tests are unreasonably time constrained.

This is Jairo, for non-anonymity's sake. His teaching style focuses on engagement and he lectures well, asking students to briefly recap to ensure we understand, as well as using funny stories and examples. He clearly cares about his students, and offers to help anyone who asks for it. Study hard, do the work, ask when needed, and you'll pass well.

Gus is by far the best professor take for Econ. The class is easy and he gives MANY opportunities for you to pass the class. Do the online hw and the take home quizzes and study them for the exam and you'll do fine. Visit him during his office hours and he WILL work with you. This Ivan from Fall 2017 TTH11:10! Just in case you're reading his Gus!

Awesome professor! He will help you to get a higher grade by doing extra credits

One of the easiest classes I took at SAC. All you have to do is read the book, and understand what the concepts of the chapter. I guess students don't like to read the book, in which translating to failing the class. C'mon people, if you are not planning to put the effort in every class you take, then reconsider coming to school.

He will give the same effort into you, the same way you give effort to his class. He is there to get you ready for the next level. Ask for help, he will help you. He does not take laziness lightly. Do your work, participate in his conversations, read, and you will pass. Montes uses real life situations to describe his lessons. Xtra-cred is earned.

READ, READ, READ. He will love you if you read lol. Take home exams reflect the in class exams and short answers ques. are given ahead of time. Open book exams and he offers tons of e.c. Very caring prof and I would definitely recommend taking his class. Relies on groups to prep for exams (100 pts) and final (200 pts). it's Tanya from 120 AND 121!

this is my favorite teacher in this college, his tests are not easy. But he will help you if you show effort he is not a tough grader. However, he can't help you if you don't let him know you need it. If you want to challenge him he gladly accepts his humor is odd but soon enough you will understand it. If there was a third class i would take it to

This guy is amazing. Your tests are almost exactly the same questions as the test reviews he sends home (counts as homework). He knows his stuff and presents it well. If you pay attention to his class and read before hand, you will get an A and you will know the material. This class was my favorite class over my 2 years at Santa Ana College.

You will definitely need to put in the work if you want to pass this class. Make sure to purchase a paper book because he will most likely let you use it during exams. Do the online homework, read(even if you don't get it at first) and make sure to attend class or you will miss very useful information. He wants to see you pass, just show effort.

Took both of his econ classes. Pretty easy if you just do the take home quizzes. Exams are pretty easy since they were open book. He is very generous with extra credit if you are willing to participate.

Mr. Montes has been by far my favorite professor. He does leave a lot of homework with the connect and the quiz and reading is a must if you want to get a good grade. He is caring for your grade and wants you to succeed. His classes are very engaging and is easy accesible at his office.

Hes super mellow. I enjoyed the class a lot

Professor Montes is amazing! He is very helpful with students and his teaching is very visual which was a plus for me since I enjoy learning visually. Definitely would recommend this class. If you seem lost he will try his best to help you, would definitely recommend visiting his office hours for help.

He's very chill and knows what he's talking about. He will do his part as long as you do yours. He wants you to pass his class so he makes himself available. Take advantage of his Office Hours.

Long overdue review. I took his summer class years ago and while it was an intense class, Professor Montes will do his best to help you pass the class. Group exams and lots of extra credit. I almost dropped the class due to personal issues but Professor Montes insisted I stayed. If you put in the effort and participate, you will pass the class!

I took both Macro Econ120 & Micro Econ 121. He is the best professor ever. He will answer most of your questions. Get ready to read text book, do homework and answer all quiz questions. Participate in the class activity and get extra credit. You could get an A.

Dont be intimidated by his bluntness and sarcasm; he is a very caring professor! He makes you work for your grade and offers many opportunities to bring your grade up. Definitely not an easy A but enjoyable nonetheless.

Professor Montes is a tough teacher but if you discipline yourself to read the book the class will be easy, hes stories are the best and he can be sarcastic sometimes but he is really funny and like to help his students a lot

One of the best teachers I've ever had, if you have the chance to take his class, DO IT! He takes you seriously if you take him seriously, so show up to class, ask questions, do the work and he'll do everything he can to make sure you understand the material and get the best grade possible.

Great professor! Professor Montes will help you out if you put in the effort. If you go to his class and don't participate and if you're struggling and don't go see him at his office hours, you are going to fail! Hard Class but fun at the same time. He tries to teach the class with things that are going on today.

Professor Montes is the best Ive had at SAC and I highly highly recommend taking his econ classes. He truly invests in each student and wants you to succeed.

great teacher, great sense of humor. cares about his students. as boring as econ is he tries to make it fun and easy for you to understand. his jokes make it so you don't fall asleep in the class. the reading in this class is heavy, prepare for the exams well to pass. really recommend his class he's great!

He is the best professor at SAC. He wants everyone to succeed.

I love him! He was so patient. As long as you show him effort, he will help you

Took this Professor years back. Dude is hella awesome. Textbook wasn't really a thing at least in my experience. Not sure if he still teaches but if he does hes cool. When I was in his class he gave us packets to study and they would be on the tests. Shoutout to Gus!