Unbelievable teaching ability. She is very organized and helpful.

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Very organized, helpful lecture notes

They're GRREAT

great notes, but the text book is not what is on the exams, final was a killer, do your homework.

such a wonderful teacher. organized and clear teaching. easy midterm and exam. although assignments take long time

Organized, clear and concise. However, showing up to class is a must. She puts minute details from the lectures onto the exams. Assignments are very time consuming.

Just one word --- "Great"

Excellent teaching ability despite the monotone voice. Make sure you write everything down in class. assignments are a bit time consuming though.

Show up to lectures. Listen. Understand. Write notes. And you'll do just fine! (Assignments were tedious.)

Clear notes, excellent explanation, fair tests and easy to talk to. Does it get any better than that?

Great prof, very friendly and helpful.the course covers lots of material, but keep up and you will do fine.her tests are not that hard, similar to her homework.great course and great prof.

A very great professor in Economics. She 's good at teaching this statistics course. Very friendly and helpful. But the homework is a little bit too much. Yes, you will learn something useful from her!

Given the choice of all the buec333 instructors, she is probably the easiest one. Even though I work very hard to obtain a B only. But the course itself is not too easy.

long hard assignments, hard midterms!!! well this is a difficult course, but yeh... her explanation of notes are pretty clear!!! i think she is the easiest prof who teaches BUEC 333!!

The Assignments and Exams are SOOOOO Tough&Long. Just happy that I pass! She is very nice so probably it is just a hard course. Guys, she is the only Econ prof that would make you wanna sit in the front! BEWARE:Super HOT!!

easy exams and lectures, hot looking :-))

Probably the easiest prof teaching buec 333. Assignments are well related to her lec notes, and exams are not too bad. But she's very nice and very clear in explaining the stuff. Worth taking w/ her.

Clear and concise. Pay attention to her notes and you will do well in this course.

tough course, but she explains things really well. She's about as hot as you can expect a female Business professor to be... which is to say not that hot.

The course material is VERY difficult. Explains things quite well but the material is very difficult. "Fair" exams but assignments were extremely difficult. Doesn't teach EXCEL in class but expect u to know them for assignments

she is a very nice prof, she can explain some very difficult concept to you in a very simple ways. If you don't like stat and have to take BUEC 333, I highly recommand you to take her course. Fair assignments, mid-terms and final!!! Great Prof!!!

love being in her class.

Marie makes statistics fun and exciting. Work hard though.

I dont know why I got a low grade.

Clearly explained the material and summarized it at the end. Treated you as an individual student not just a number.

Good prof. notes are all posted online, but missing some crucial information which have to be taken in lectures. Assignments are fair. Midterm is long, but pretty easy. Final is long as well, but hard.

Good teacher. Really try to help you understand. Take her time explaining things. I have to wait in a long line up for her office hours. BUEC 333 is hard, but it's do able. Must do well on homework to do well on exams. She always use one question from the homework in her exams. She is clear in her lecture. Her notes are neat.

Course is hard but she tries to make the material understandable. I got C- but I still praise her as a good prof. Very clear, organized, helpful. 'Not here to trick you' - you can count on this with her. She tests on what was taught. Just understand most of the material/concepts you will be fine. Only take 333 with her. Her teaching easily get A+.

This is hard course, but she try to make all the stuff simple. Her assigments are fair. But little bit hard on Final exam. She is the best prof for Buec 333

course is hard itself, lotsa math/stats as expected. the assignments were time-consuming but doable. and i thought the m/t and final were very fair...nothin unexpected or tricky. just study past assignment questions, lecture notes, and txtbook questions...

Excellent organization, online notes + practice questions! Fun experiments in class are good examples of real applications! It doesnt get any better than this!

Marie is a good teacher, and is hot. She teaches the material well. I would however not take another class with her good looks are distracting as I spent most lectures fantasizing about her...

One of the best Profs. She knows how to teach. She treats students nicely. Although the assignments are pretty tough, exams are relatively easier. You will get those easy 10% if you attend all the tutorials.

Took another class with her and again, Marie was excellent! Probably the best prof I've had at SFU so far. She is crystal clear, super organized, and goes over the important material over and over until you get it. I knew exactly what to expect on the exam. Top notch!

Great prof. Made a difficult topic as easy as possible while ensuring all relevant information was understood by the class. First ECON prof I've had who wanted the class to do well.

She was good! Explained thigs really clearly and had good organization. Exams were just practice questions but a little different. No tricks here. Just straight forward do the work and do well econ class.

Marie is awesome. Super clear, super nice and wants her students to do well. Probably the best econ prof i've had thus far.

very clear and helpful, willing to answer questions after lecture. definitely recommend to take her class

Marie is a great prof takes time to help students. She dedicated 2 lectures for review before exams. She answers emails and will schedule office hours by appointment. She wants to stimulate class discussion to help overall understanding of concepts and it sucks that the response from the class is deathly silence and blank stares.

excellent professor - i liked her and her lectures a lot. she's clear and gives you everything you need to succeed in the course.

This is the type of professor students look for in fourth year. Easy going, no textbook, good feedback. Yes, this class required some practice, but this professor replied to EVERY single email. Even the one sent to her a night before the final at 10 PM. She takes the final in the 10th /11th week, and the rest is presentations. CLASS ENDS EARLY!

I really like Marie and her style of teaching, it's clear and concise. Overall she's great; however, be aware that her final exam is brutal. The final was long.. all that matters is how fast you can solve the problems in 2 hrs 30 minutes!! The midterm was okay. Aside from the final, this course was great.

Awesome 4th year course. She's smart, hot and funny. Organized course. Wants you to succeed.

Marie Rekkas is by far the best professor I've had at SFU. I retook ECON 103 with her and absolutely loved her. She unlike most profs actually cares about her students. She tries to keep everything basic and straight to the point and doesn't go off topic. Her midterm was brutal but that's only because she wanted to have a well spread average!

Marie is helpful and really cares about her students. Always got back to you via email asap despite her busy schedule and explained the necessary concepts to get you a good grade. Does her part to ensure you do well on tests and exams. Would definitely take more classes with her in the future.

She makes sure to explain the important concepts in class and leaves you to study the details. I have a short attention span so I really liked her quick and effective teaching style. For Econ 103, spend more time practicing and less time reading the textbook.

great prof. easy to understand. easy to look at. SFU is lucky to have her.

great professor and outstanding academic. she sets the bar high for the class. the course is not for people who won't study. SFU's best professor.

great course taught be a great prof. would take anything she teaches. course tests are fare and the material is interesting because she presents it in an interesting manner and with some humour. classes are not going to the last minute.

dr. rekkas' class isn't like the other courses where it is painful to sit thru the class. she keeps her lectures relatively brief, they are efficient, she does the topic in a good manner and brings the material to life. she starts, she finishes, and that's the class. no complaints.

MR is an excellent lecturer - easy to follow and fair in her tests.

rekkas don't wreck us. she's a good prof.

great prof. even if the material isn't that interesting. the tests are long but fair. the workload is less than most courses and she's a good speaker.

Took ECON103 with Dr. Rekkas. She's funny and engaging and makes econ (which is quite a dull subject) bearable. Her classes are graded based solely off a midterm (40%), and a final (60%) and they consist of 100+ MC questions (which I prefer). Her exams are difficult if you aren't fond of MC, and you will likely find yourself pressed for time.

tough course, tough tests good prof. she teaches you what you need to know and you have to take the time and effort to go outside the course material to do well on the tests and the exams.

serious class with a serious prof. don't be afraid to ask her questions. she's super smart and committed.

great prof with a serious attitude. don't come to class unprepared and falling asleep or you'll fail this course. marie is a real scholar and if you give a damn she'll help you do well. if you don't care, you'll fail.

mary is a good prof. be prepared to study.

She is very passionate about her work, and isnt afraid to share her opinion. She feels strongly about her beliefs, yet remains objective. Generally a thorough lecturer, but can be confusing at times. Tests are hard, but reasonably fair. However, the final was 20% longer than she claimed, with no time extension to match. Luckily it was all curved.

She never answered anyone's raised hands :/

great professor who gives you every chance to do well. classes are short. she doesn't talk just to hear herself. i would take more of her courses.

marie's rly nice! lectures r fun but i nvr paid attention & on tests it was like "what was mentioned in lecture" so i lost marks. she understands the plight of students so let me to share expensive mylab costs with 9 other people & it's helpful practice. she hates academic dishonesty & is strict on that. khan academy helped for this class

She's honestly such a great prof and teaches things very clearly. Doesn't spend extra time, just quickly gets to the point. Gives lots of good examples and is great at reiterating and explaining things to you if you ask. If youre confused see her after class, it helps!! Only complaint is that there were only two exams and they were really hard

A brilliant woman and a wonderful teacher.

excellent professor and a very nice person if you need help after class. don't be afraid to email her or show up at her office.

amazing lectures. she is the cream of the crop for this department and this university. you should get into her course. she's special and super smart. a real professor.

Great professor. Pay attention and you'll learn a lot.

good prof. hot prof. angry prof. smart prof.

Class is 40% midterm and 60% Final All MC, If you like this format, I would definitely recommend taking the class with Marie. Exams are based of past exams and MyLab Questions, If you grind those out then the tests are pretty easy. Compared to the other teachers, Marie is a good choice.

Good prof to talk to, lectures weren't the most interesting but she was very fair with her tests.

Marie is really kind and always ready to help. Her classes and expectation are simple and clear. She really cares whether you understand or not and will always take the extra time to explain concepts to you. One of the best professors at SFU in my opinion.

Great prof. Lecture can be dry but thats just the material. Best bet is to go to office hours, she's very helpful and relaxed. One of my fav profs at SFU!

I was told this class is hard, but it isn't. Marie is a great teacher, she explains in a way that is very clear and understandable. The midterm was very fair, I thought it would be much harder. I didn't read the textbook, and she sometimes finishes class early. Some people may find her boring, but to get a good mark go to lectures to understand!

She also marked very fairly. Her midterm and final were incredibly fair, stuff is taken straight from homework or in class examples. The content isn't very difficult. I was told that this class was hard but it is really easy if you remotely put effort and practice.

Marie is a great teacher, one of the best for an introductory Econ course. There are no tricks to her class, midterms/final are just what you would expect from the tutorials/lecture material/MyLab questions. Only downside is that the class grading is all exams. I believe 40% midterm, 60% final (took this class in Fall 2021). Strongly recommend.

Lectures are clear, no recording or filled slides. Tutorials go through textbook example questions, not mandatory but helpful. Midterm was very easy and Final was just double the length. Marie encouraged questions and was always very good at explaining material.

Marie is a fair grader. Midterms and finals are straightforward if you utilize resources like MyLab and Unstuck AI for study prep. Attendance is mandatory, but the content isn't overly difficult if you put in the work.

Grade is split between weekly quizzes (unlimited attempts), midterm, and final. Everything is based off the lectures, she is passionate and entertaining. She always encourages questions and student feedback. Truly one of the best profs I've had. Midterm was easy - MC questions taken directly from quizzes. Final was the same just a little longer.

Marie is one of the most organized and clear instructors I've had. She explains concepts in a way that's easy to understand —no surprises on the exams. Her exams are fair and based on lecture material, which really helps with preparation. She's also quick to respond to emails and genuinely cares about helping students. Highly recommend！

Very good prof, explains concepts clearly and gives plenty of hints on what to expect on exams. Exams were extremely fair and exam marking was very fair. If you do the tutorials and read the lecture slides and understand the quiz questions you will be fine. Her multiple choice questions are the exact same from the quiz, no tricks or twists.

Lectures were a bit dry at times

Marie is a very good professor, knows her topic but she sometimes get confused. Always available in office hours and always happy to help.

Her exams were hard but it balanced out because they were marked generously and curved. Very kind and approachable prof and she explained things well. Tutorial attendance matters and the online quizzes take very long to do as they range from 30-70 questions every week.

Professor Rekkas is an amazing professor, this course compared to ECON 105 was so much easier and it was mainly because she taught so well. As long as you go to lectures and do the homework, tutorial, and sample exams you will do well in the course.

I was a TA for this course. My opinion: focus on the problems/questions she covers in class lectures. Exam questions will reflect those. The short questions are worth a lot of marks and are very mathematical; they are somewhat similar to past exams that will be posted on Canvas, but mostly similar to the problems covered in class.

People who say she's bad usually don't study or put in effort. She's kind and gives solid exam hints. Canvas quizzes (open book, unlimited tries, 15%) mirror the midterm and final 1:1 in multiple-choice format. She also curved grades generously. If basic economics is too hard, consider marrying a rich guy or an old person and inherit their will.