4.3

Mark Agee

Economics - Pennsylvania State University - Altoona

4.3
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
120
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.0
Difficulty

96%

Would Retake

120

Reviews

Rating Distribution
120 total ratings

5

33

4

14

3

3

2

0

1

0

What Students Say

Only had three tests and then the final

ECON02 - 4.0 rating

Almost no homework, reading textbook is the only optional homework to do

ECON102 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

7%

Textbook Required

61%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (7)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
A-: 7
B+: 2
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (10)
Graded by few things (10)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Caring (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Respected (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Rating Trend

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5.0

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ECON102

4.8

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4.5

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ECON302

4.5

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363850

4.0

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3.0

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Reviews (50)
5.0
1.0
ECON002
May 4, 2011

no book. no homework. Bonus points. NEVER there the whole time. What more do you want?

5.0
1.0
ECON102
May 4, 2011

Greatness. Optional final, so if you have a grade that your okay with at the end of three tests, your done. 5 point bonus quizzes before each test and he adds it to the test score. No book to buy, so although attendance is not mandatory, you need to go to get the notes. No problem though, seeing as for most classes you get out 30 min. early. Takeit

4.0
2.0
ECON002
May 13, 2011

this was one of my fav. classes. i wasnt even interested in econ when i took this class, and now i am !. he has 4 tests including the final and drops the lowest one. he has 3 extra credit bonus quizzes (so easy). if you like your average after 3 tests you dont have to take the final. very easy, tests similar to notes if not exactly the same.takehim

4.0
2.0
ECON002
Oct 18, 2011

pretty easy prof.

5.0
2.0
ECON102
Nov 1, 2011

great teacher, very easy class. He teaches it to you like your a fifth teacher, yet we know much more than other classes

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Feb 20, 2012

Best Class EVER! i was all worried before going into econ having heard horror stories about other professors and universities but Agee is awesome! he doesn't waste your time with unncessary bullsh*t, teaches you what you need to know then let's you leave. Pretty much pure awesomeness.

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Apr 29, 2012

My favorite professor by far. Unbelievably easy of a class. The class is an 1hr and 15 minutes and he never takes longer than 45 minutes. He teaches what is needed and doesn't add anything that you won't need to know later on. He's so awesome, take him!

5.0
1.0
ECON102
May 2, 2012

Awesome! his lectures are so easy to understand. he explains everything so that a 5th grader could get it and his tests are basically the same as the handouts. best class ever! always lets out early too

3.0
1.0
ECON104
Apr 12, 2013

Easy class. Went to class literally 6 times and got a B

4.0
2.0
ECON102
Oct 22, 2013

hes so awesome, honestly best econ teacher by far, tests are easy if you listen to him and gives extra credit quiz before test. always lets you leave early too

5.0
1.0
102
Dec 16, 2013

BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD

4.0
1.0
ECON102
Apr 23, 2014

This class is so easy. You don't have to go to class and you can still manage to get a good grade. He gives you worksheets that are pretty much used on the tests. Definitely take him!

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Jun 20, 2014

Easy, simple, and straight forward. 3 tests and a final. Be sure to take notes. Also gives out practice sheets and study guides for tests. Easy A. The one downside, his voice is monotone which makes for an extremely boring class.

4.0
3.0
363850
Dec 6, 2014

Awesome professor! There are three exams and a final exam, which is optional. All of the quizzes are extra credit. You dont even really need the book. As long as you go to class, take good notes, and do the worksheets you should be able to pass this class easily! Class can be boring, but its not the professor, Econ is just boring sometimes.

4.0
1.0
ECON102
Dec 17, 2014

This guy is awesome! His goal is to make sure everyone in the class does well. Optional final, it can only help your grade because he takes off the lowest exam grade. Sometimes you get lost in his monotonousquiet voice, so I would look over your notes, but I hardly ever did, and got away with a B in the class. Definitely suggest taking his class.

4.0
2.0
ECON
Jan 6, 2015

really nice guy & probably the easiest econ class you could take

5.0
2.0
ECON102
Mar 29, 2015

Agee is the best prof for ECON102. His 75 minute classes usually only last 20-40 minutes. He tells you everything on the test so as long as you study the day of your'e fine. He will help you if you don't understand something. Only downside is his personality can be a little boringshy, but you can tell he makes an attempt to interact w his students

4.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 20, 2015

Mark is the best econ teacher you could have. I showed up for most classes (which never lasted more than 45 minutes) and had no problem passing. He is very boring but his class and tests are extremely easy with almost no studying required. He gives 4 tests and drops the lowest one and gives 3 extra credit quizzes. He is the best! NO TEXTBOOK!

5.0
1.0
ECON102
May 5, 2015

Prof. Agee is a great teacher and is a good fit for each of his courses. Expect plenty of opportunities to catch an easy A with bonus-point-quizes and multiple choice tests. Getting an A on three of the four exams will guarantee you an A, you don't even have to show up and take the exam!

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: B+
Sep 30, 2015

Easiest class ever. He gives you everything straight up. The rest is a little bit of simple math. Pay attention in class and you'll get it. I didn't pay attention at all, and sometimes didn't show up, and still got away with a B. I could only imagine the grade I would've gotten if I'd tried! So easy. Definitely recommend.

4.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2015

No homework, three exams over the semester plus the final and one is dropped, doesn't check attendance. Easy class if you are good at test taking, terrible if you suck. Class also was cut short every class never went the full time.

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

Easiest professor ever! There is four exams including the final and only counts the top three scores. You aren't required to take the final. Extra credit quizzes throughout semester. Classes usually last 45 minutes. Go to class and you will never need to study for an exam.

5.0
1.0
ECON002
Grade: A-
Nov 24, 2016
Would take again

If you are a first year - first semester student, beware of how the bus scheduling works. His classes usually end very early; leaving you to sit and wait for almost an hour for the bus. On top of that, class isn't mandatory; making it very tempting to skip. Don't make I made in skipping too many classes. It's an easy A as long as you show up.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ECON02
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

Be sure to attend most of the classes because the class is lecture heavy. Only had three tests and then the final. Extra credit was available before each test in class. Extremely nice guy and definitely take another one of his classes.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Apr 7, 2017
Would take again

Super cool guy. 3 exams and the final is optional, class always ended like 30 minutes early. Extra credit quizzes before each test and he uploads most handouts on angel. No homework and attendance is not mandatory but do show up to class, he gives you everything you need to know for the exams.

TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Oct 6, 2017
Would take again

Awesome Professor. Almost no homework, reading textbook is the only optional homework to do.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Mark is an extremely good teacher. He goes at a pace where we can keep up. He is also a very easy test giver. 3 tests per year, and the final is completely optional. He gives no homework, takes no attendance and has only extra credit quizzes. Definitely would recommend this prof. to another student. Free A if you just try the slightest bit.

Tests? Not many
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
4.0
3.0
ECON102
Apr 5, 2018
Would take again

He gives you everything thats on the test so as long as you study and do the worksheets you'll be fine, extra credit quizzes and drops your lowest exam grade

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Mark is awesome. He gives study guides that - if you study - you will pass with flying colors. He's straightforward and doesn't teach anything you don't need to know. He gives extra credit in class occasionally. Seriously, take Mark.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: B
May 1, 2019
Would take again

I took Econ 102 with a different professor and had a D+ until I decide to drop late in the semester. Mark made me understand Econ and after having him I got a B almost a B+. 100% take him! Lots of extra credit and a 82% is a B+ not a B-. You can't do bad in him class!

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ECON302
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Agee is an awesome professor and does an excellent job of teaching the material. The big issue with the class is there are a total of 5 assignments; 2 tests and 3 homework assignments, so you have to do good on all of them if you want a good grade. Really caring professor though and is more than willing to help you out.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

I learned so much in this class. We got out early every day. He breaks down the material, and he wants you to understand it. 4 tests are the only grades (drop the lowest), but he gives bonus. Super good review guide is given, and he reviews in class a day before the test. Tests are easy if you pay attention and study a bit. Great choice for Econ!

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ECON101
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

Very laid back and understanding!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Overall smart man, very chill. Go to class or not you will be fine

5.0
3.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

Attendance not mandatory, no homework or participation points. There's 4 exams including the Final, theres extra credit option on the exam.

5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

If you attend class, you can easily get an A.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Take Dr. Agee!! Attendance is not graded. 3 midterms and a final, but only 3 exams are mandatory so you aren't required to take the final. Lectures are clear yet boring. Study guides and review days before every exam -- study and attend review days because the only grades in this class are the exams. Do that to pass. Extra credit on each exam.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Amazing teacher, but in order to pass you have to attend class. Only graded by 4 exams, one gets dropped. He's such an easy teacher. all his tests are multiple choice. if you do well on the first 3 exams you do not have to take the final, as one exam gets dropped.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECON104
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

ALSOLUTELY LOVE HIM He is such an amazing tenured professor, he put material online if needed, and always emailed back quickly. He never failed to answer questions and always made sure that the whole room was able to understand the material. Loved him so much that I made such to have him again in Econ 302!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

He is an amazing professor you really cannot go wrong with choosing him. If you can take him for any class choose him every time as he makes it very easy to get an A as long as you go to class and take notes for the 4 tests (Including 1 Final). He is my absolute favorite professor and he really cares about his students.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECON302
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

He is spectacular, I took this class in my freshman year after his 102 class, and I can confidently say he is one of the best professors. He always thanks us for showing up for the lectures, and he is so helpful when a topic isnt understood. We had maybe 3 homeworks over the whole semester, and the rest was exam grades. 10/10 recommend

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

The only grade in this class is based on three exams. The exams are really easy trust me, also the final is optional if you are satisfied with your grade before finals week. I love him and absolutely recommend him for everyone who will take ECON.

Test heavy
3.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Agee is very good at teaching. Took the average of the best 3 exams for your final letter grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ECON
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2024
Would take again

Professor Agee is great at breaking down complex topics. His lectures are a bit dry but the tests are easy if you go to class!

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Agee lectured well and gave extremely helpful study guides for the exams. No homework or extra assignments, only graded through 3 exams (3 extra credit questions each). Super nice guy and usually dismissed the class early when finished with the lesson.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
ECON102
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 19, 2024

The only graded assignments are three exams and an optional final. If you don't do well on the exams, you'll do poorly in the class. Attendance was not counted against you but I would recommend coming to class.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Agee was amazing for econ 102. I took the class as a engineering major for a gen ed. The only things graded are the three exams. If you pay attention to the lectures and do the side work you will get very high grade. Don't be afraid to ask questions and participate in class. He cares about his students and goes above and beyond.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

Professor Agee makes ECON102 a breeze. Exams are the only grades, but he provides helpful study guides and extra credit. Attending class is a must, but the lectures are straightforward. I found Unstuck ai great for test prep along with the review sessions.

5.0
1.0
ECON102
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

he's one of the best at Penn state. he's amazing

Caring
5.0
2.0
ECON102
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Easily one of my favorite professors ever. Great at explaining concepts, and the reviews for tests are amazing. He is accessible for makeups and is very lenient. He is a genuine and kind guy who has a love for economics and clearly shows it.

Respected
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

7%

Textbook Required

61%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (7)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 7
A-: 7
B+: 2
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (10)
Graded by few things (10)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Caring (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Respected (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.17 avg change
Dec
Jan
Mar
Oct
Dec
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

102

5.0

(1)

ECON102

4.8

(36)

ECON002

4.5

(4)

ECON302

4.5

(2)

363850

4.0

(1)
+4 more courses
Difficulty by Course

363850

3.0

ECON302

3.0

ECON101

3.0

ECON

2.5

ECON02

2.0

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