4.8

Kelvin Wong

Economics - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Best professor I had all semester

ECON1101 - 5.0 rating

His love of spam demonstrates the ideal example of true love in a committed relationship

ECON2202 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

90%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (4)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (2)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Lecture heavy (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
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Reviews (86)
4.0
1.0
ECON1101
Dec 10, 2010

He was a good teacher, and he went over most of the important material from lecture. honestly he did a better job teaching then the professor in my opinion. Was pretty fast when taught but that just made me pay a bit more attention.

5.0
1.0
ECONECON
Dec 10, 2010

Kelvin is amazing. He knows what he's talking about and presents hilarious examples that will help you understand the material.

5.0
1.0
ECON1001
Dec 10, 2010

He is a cool dude

5.0
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ECON1101
Dec 10, 2010

SUPER helpful and always willing to put forth the extra effort to give his students everything they need to succeed.

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Dec 10, 2010

Very enthusiastic, fun and to the point

5.0
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ECON1101
Dec 10, 2010

He was very helpful and always available to answer questions. Kelvin had guides to everything (Practice midterms, Midterm 1, Midterm 2, etc.) which really helped when reviewing for the final. Overall, I think he is the best TA for Econ 1101.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 10, 2010

Extremely helpful and works very hard at his job. Covers all the material clearly and creates additional practice questions for exams. He also types up a guide after every exam that is extremely helpful. I highly recommend this teacher. His way of teaching makes a lot more sense than the way taught in lectures.

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Dec 12, 2010

Super nice and teaches really well, he really wants the students the learn and he does a good job explaining it in different ways if you don't understand it the first way

4.0
1.0
ECON1001
Dec 12, 2010

The class is easy

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 12, 2010

Extremely helpful in understanding material. Slow at explaining, but all topics will be covered. My type of TA.

5.0
1.0
ECON101
Dec 13, 2010

Very helpful! Explains classroom material in an easy and relatable manner. very useful, and the study guides helped me ace my midterms!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 13, 2010

Very nice person!

5.0
1.0
ECON1001
Dec 14, 2010

I recommend signing up for his discussion section. He is really helpful and explains material well. He takes much of the frustration out of the class. I have never had a more useful or helpful discussion leader.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Dec 16, 2010

He is very good teacher, and really knows what he is talking about. He is always willing to help and responds to emails within a few hours. He also makes clear and helpful study guides before all the exams.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 17, 2010

good instructor. very helpful

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Dec 17, 2010

NICE!

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Mar 4, 2011

Super helpful! Sign up for his discussion class if possible, he creates study guides for the practice midterms that'll help tons for the exams.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Apr 16, 2012

Kelvin was awesome! I ended up becoming an econ major after his class. He was funny and helpful. His tests were straight forward and graded fairly.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 3, 2012

Explains things very well. Puts notes and practice midterms online. Would have gone to class more, but it was at 8:30. Easy class, I was able to do well in the class with only going to a couple lectures.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Apr 27, 2012

Great professor! Would have gone to more classes except it was at 8:30 am... lecture notes that he puts online are very helpful and the practice midterms are the previous years midterm so you know what its like before going in. Would recommend him to anyone!

5.0
2.0
ECON3102
Jul 12, 2012

Kelvin is the best teacher in all of the ECON classes I have taken thus far at the U of M. He explains both the small aspects of calculations and the bigger picture details as to why this type of study actually... works. Kelvin responded to my emails within an hour while going in great detail every time. Easy class but sparked interest tremendously

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Nov 15, 2012

For dreading all econ related, Kelvin made the material accessible and relatively easy to understand. He makes himself very available to students that are unclear about hw and questions etc. I never read from the textbook and I'm getting an A- (only because I've missed a couple of the Aplia assignments). Take him if you can!!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Aug 3, 2012

he is extremely Good at teaching he presents nice power points answers to emails, and if you don't like the bright lights you can send him an email and he will dim it for you. he has good midterm practices with answers online. words can't sum up how good he is. I highly recommend him!! ask all the questions you want.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Nov 29, 2012

Clear understandable and brings candy

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 20, 2012

Great professor! Always new what he is talking about and he brought candy!

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Dec 26, 2012

Great professor. Always willing to help, and does his best to engage the class. Posts his notes online. Highly recommend!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Jan 9, 2013

Kelvin is one of the best professors at the U. He is so very helpful if you ever want to go to office hours! Very personable even in larger classes. He makes study guides before each test that cover 80% of the tests. He really is involved and I 100% recommend him! Go to lecture if you can because he gives out a lot of helpful hints.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Jan 21, 2013

He is a very engaged professor who enjoys connecting to the class. Very clear and has great powerpoint slides available. Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Mar 26, 2013

Great guy! Fairly easy class and his powerpoints are clear and helpful. What I also did to help me review the material and get more practice for the exam was use Study Edge. Their practice problems were very similar to the exam!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin is by far one of my favorite professors. He's very student-oriented and does everything to make sure everyone understands the material. His lectures are engaging and really interesting and prepare you very well for the homework and midterms. I'd definitely recommend Kelvin to anyone taking Econ!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin is the man. End of story. Best professor I've at the U so far

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Best professor I've ever had. NO joke!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin is extremely dedicated to the teaching of Microeconomics and is a phenomenal professor. He is more than willing to help students with any questions or concerns, and is very clear on class expectations and goals. His teaching is very intuitive and his passion for Economics is clear. He provides all the resources for students to achieve.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Really great, very lucky I got him

5.0
1.0
ECON1001
May 2, 2013

Great guy, fun, engaging, informative. the class was pretty easy so it was sometimes repetitive but if you didnt know something you learned it.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin has been one of my favorite professors. Very sweet and quirky, and he really, really cares about his students and loves what he does. Posts lecture notes online, very clear teaching style.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Even though econ is really dry stuff, Kelvin uses really relevant outside examples and materials to make the class more interesting.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin made early morning lectures fun and interesting. He was very good at relating the things we covered to real world examples. He tries to get class involved by asking for volunteers(the volunteers almost always get candy). Very funny professor too. I highly recommend taking his class if you can.

4.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin was a very enthusiastic teacher. I was not particularly fond of Econ however he kept lectures interesting and worthwhile. Definitely take him if you are planning on taking Econ.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin is a great! Fun, smart, likes to share random videos/stories. Exams aren't bad as all as long as you look at sample midterms. Definitely recommend him if taking this class

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 2, 2013

Kelvin Wong is very nice and will try his best to answer any question that you have. He gives clear examples and posts review guides to tests which are very helpful!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 3, 2013

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CLASS!!! I attended every single lecture because Kelvin makes class tremendously interesting, easy to understand, and fairly engaging. He takes students for random representations of economic models. He is very approachable and always willing to help and gives you endless amounts of study materials.Finals are easy if you study

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 3, 2013

Great dude!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 9, 2013

Great instructor! Very clear explanations and lots of examples. The exams are easy as long as you study the practice exams. Highly recommend taking this class from Kelvin!

4.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 10, 2013

he is a very good speaker and is very passionate at what he does. do not ignore the class or you will fail at it though.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 18, 2013

Kelvin is great. Very engaging, clear, and helpful. I was a little nervous about Econ coming in, but he made the material very easy to understand. Textbook really only used for homework... Otherwise, tests are pretty much solely based on lecture.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
May 19, 2013

He is good, very clear examples. He made the class really fun. The tests are easy. I never take time to write about my professors but i think he deserves it.

4.0
1.0
ECON1101
Jul 11, 2013

He was my professor for my lecture and he is super nice and tries to be as helpful as he can . He gives out a lot of resources for you work on before an exam or a final is coming up. It's hard to fail the class unless you just end up doing nothing at all.

5.0
2.0
ECON4431W
Aug 13, 2013

He is a great teacher and very helpful.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Aug 29, 2013

Best teacher ever! So nice and funny. Extremely helpful and interesting. Did way better than I was expecting to in this class... Wish I could have him again for Macro!

5.0
1.0
ECON4431W
Sep 2, 2013

Very nice and helpful! Do take him!!!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Nov 25, 2013

Probably the best econ lecture giver ever. He even won a national competition for teaching Econ. Provides many resources. All I ever needed was just to ask one quick question. Very approachable, so I went up to him and he explained it very thoroughly, instead of just telling me how to work the problem. He also replies to emails fairly quickly.

5.0
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ECON1101
Nov 25, 2013

Kelvin Wong is the best lecturer I have ever had. He makes boring econ lectures interesting by involving the audience and providing examples. He makes himself very available for office hours and wants all students to succeed. The textbook is very useful in understanding the course material.

4.0
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ECON1101
Dec 2, 2013

Hes awesome!!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Dec 2, 2013

He is the best Econ teacher ever!!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Dec 8, 2013

Best econ prof ever!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Dec 20, 2013

He is incredible!!! Absolutely one of the best econ teachers at the U. He is very approachable, passionate and shows respect to students. Highly recommend him! I am sad that i can't take his class next semester.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2013

Absolutely great professor, knowledgeable and helpful. Also tries to keep a very boring topic interesting and teaches using examples. Tests are easy, just study the past exams and you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Jan 5, 2014

Kelvin is a quirky, hilarious dude, and a great econ teacher. He's a genuinely nice and helpful person and passionate about what he teaches. Makes abstract ideas crystal clear with his demonstrations and exams and assignments aren't unreasonable or unexpected. He does his best to make the subject fun and exciting. Would definitely recommend him.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Jan 17, 2014

Absolutely loved Kelvin! Great teacher, interesting lectures, great at explaining all concepts! Very approachable, always willing to help! Only 2 midterms - almost identical to practice midterms. Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Mar 6, 2014

He keeps his lectures entertaining by doing examples. The practice tests are very similar to the tests.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A+
May 4, 2014

Kelvin is, hands down, the best professor I have ever had. He does such a great job of explaining things that are difficult to understand. I really enjoyed this class, and I feel like I have learned a lot. 10/10

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

Good teacher. He uses a lot of real world examples.

5.0
1.0
ECON1001
Jul 8, 2014

Kelvin is a great professor and I would highly recommend him. Midterms are exactly like practice tests, homework is manageable and he makes such a boring topic semi-interesting. He even wore a deer blow-up costume on Halloween.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2014

Kelvin is an excellent professor and always very clear.

5.0
1.0
1101
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2014

I learned more in the one time he was our sub than with my actual professor in the whole flippen semester!

5.0
2.0
1101
Jan 12, 2015

My favorite professor of the semester. This his class if you get the chance! AWESOME!

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2015

Great Prof. Best professor I had all semester. He really cares about his students. Very personable.

5.0
2.0
ECON2202
Mar 2, 2015

Kelvin Wong defines inspirational. His love of spam demonstrates the ideal example of true love in a committed relationship. He is a brilliant professor, but makes the subject material as clear as the water flowing from the fountains of the gods. God bless Kelvin Wong.

5.0
1.0
1101
Grade: A
May 4, 2015

Funny

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
May 14, 2015

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! He is a prof that really wants his students to succeed and learn! Makes econ enjoyable and easy to learn! Really prepares you for the exams (which are almost identical to the practice exams)! I would highly recommend taking econ with Kelvin. He will make the time and effort to get to know you and help you do well in the class!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2015

Professor Wong is a great teacher! He brought a potentially boring subject to life and made the class a lot of fun! He really tries to help you out and make sure you do really well! He is one of my favorite professors and I would definitely take his class again!

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2015

Kelvin is such a great teacher. He will go above & beyond for you if there's something you don't understand - you just need to speak to him after lecture or during office hours. His lectures are genuinely interesting, and he's got a good sense of humor. Textbook was not necessary for me.

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Sep 7, 2015

Words cannot explain how GREAT Kelvin is. He is very patient with his students and understands that Econ is not something that everyone gets instantly. He has a way of explaining Economics like no other and I have had at least 2 other prof who have NOTHING on him. Go to his office hours for help and he is willing to do above and beyond for you.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2015

Probably the single best professor at the U of M! Was always very clear in his lectures and made the time pass by quick. Made lots of jokes and truly did want everyone to succeed. He wanted everyone to pass. Tests are almost identical to the practice tests, do all of them and you'll get an A for sure! Go to his office hours, he is awesome.

5.0
3.0
ECON1101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2015

Kelvin was my best professor my first semester of college. I had never taken econ in high school, so I was a bit nervous to take it but he made lectures interesting, relatable, and funny. If you ever have questions, his office hours were always a big help!

4.0
3.0
ECON1101
Jan 2, 2016

Always willing to give extra help and goes an extra distance to help you succeed

4.0
3.0
ECON1001
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2016

Kelvin explains economics well for someone that has no background knowledge. He practices a lot and uses different colors on the board so it's easy to remember. I recommend bringing different color pens/high lighters to any econ class. He has a good personality. Recition class saved my grade so do well in there. Also, study for the final.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2016

Kelvin was a great teacher, he really made lectures go by quickly with easily-relatable examples and had convenient office hours in which he was very helpful. I started off going to every lecture and through the semester, since I had an A, I kinda just stopped. Still ended up with an A just by doing the homework and studying for tests.

5.0
1.0
ECON1101
May 12, 2016

Kelvin Wong is one of the best professors... EVER! He goes above and beyond and does everything he can to help his students succeed. He had office hours four days a week, wore a deer costume on April Fool's day, and taught microeconomics in a way that was easy to understand and learn. Also, you'll learn that he LOVES Spam and cheesecake. :)

5.0
2.0
ECON1101
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

great person and tried to reach out to every student to help them understand, don't have to go to lecture every time, he posts them online

5.0
1.0
ECON2202
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2017
Would take again

Kelvin likes cheesecake. Real late at night time.

5.0
1.0
ECN212
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Kelvin loves his cheesecake! He is the best Economics professor at Arizona State for many reasons. His lectures are hilarious, his test are easy to pass if you study, and he has a great personality himself. He made the class topics very engaging and fun to participate in. I would 100% take a class with him again in the future.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ECON101
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Amazing.

2.0
5.0
ECON2202
Grade: D+
Mar 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Umm okay. So I was on here a 6 months ago convinced this guy would be my best teacher.. well just dropped him today! Why?! You never know your grade in the class He just sends you nasty emails about how bad you're doing, then cancels office hours and gives you anxiety attacks. No thank you.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
ECN212
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

this guy is goated. he's super kind and approachable and gives you detailed feedback after exams to help you approve. genuinely wants to see you pass, is understanding when you can't make it to class, and it a good lecturer.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

90%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (4)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (2)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Lecture heavy (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.24 avg change
Jul
Feb
Apr
Jun
Mar
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

1101

5.0

(3)

ECONECON

5.0

(1)

ECON3102

5.0

(1)

ECON4431W

5.0

(2)

ECN212

5.0

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

ECON101

3.0

ECON2202

2.7

ECON3102

2.0

ECON1101

1.8

ECON4431W

1.5

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