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Mrs. Pettit ("Pet it") is one of those rare proffessors who hands you a great grade on a silver platter. If you write down what she writes on the board and the overheads you don't even need to crack the book - Just memorize and regurgitate.

Awesome teacher, very helpful and fun!

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She is a great teacher!!! Lots of notes and her tests take forever but as long as you show up for class and read your notes before the test you'll do fine. The class is always abnormally large and it's very hard to keep everyone in the class focused.

I'm partially through the semester now, I think she's okay. She tends to go off on tangents every now and then and she's kind of boring. But the subject is boring to me so that's probably it! I think she's okay.

I really like her. You have 3 tests and a paper and thats the only grades. You don't even need your book, just study notes for tests. She tells you everything you need to know for the tests.

Awesome teacher, a little boring but her stories are fun. Tests are easy and straight from the notes.

Excellent

Best Econ teacher you could ever get. Makes class interesting and not dead boring. I was dreading taking Econ but now it is my favorite class because of what a great professor she is. I highly recommend this class.

Pettit makes econ interesting even for people who aren't interested. She may ramble occasionally about things you don't need to know but her stories are usually interesting. Tests are multiple choice straight from the notes and the paper is pretty easy too. If you have questions she is more than willing to answer them, she wants to help you.

She is a amazing teacher. I definately reccomend taking her section. She is very helpful, clear, and intersting.

awesome

She is pretty nice and the class isn't too bad as long as you pay attention during the class and takes notes. There is no work to do outside of class except the one paper you write, which isn't too bad at all.

The test is completely based on the notes, so if you want to do well go to every class and stay awake.

Good teacher. Really takes an interest in the students. tests are extremely easy

I LOVE THIS TEACHER! she is an amazing teacher would recommend her to anyone. She makes econ seem so easy and it really isnt and as long as u go to class and get the notes u can get an A easy.

Mrs. Pettit was awesome. Exams straight from notes, she tells you what to pay attention to. Paper is easy, Exams are moderately easy. She commands the class really well and she has a sense of humor. Ask questions, shes always nice. Just take notes. AND never take a Friday morning 3 hour class for economics. Its not fun. But Pettit's a good teacher.

Easy class. Copy the lecture notes and study them for the test. Only homework is one 3 page paper.

I had Pettit for Econ 111 and 112. 111 was very easy, but 112 was tough. She was helpful, but there were too many people in that class for her to know anyone. Most of my problems were with the class and not her, except that she had THE WORST handwriting I have ever seen. It was hard to read a word of her notes!

It seems like she completely made up this course. Uses articles from newspapers and articles not from the book. Take good notes and highlight what she emphasizes in class because you need to talk about the main points on your exams or she'll mark you off. But topics were very interesting and definitely learned a lot in her class. And she's ripped!!

This class is easy to an extent. Just copy the notes and study from them and you are fine. Only homework is a 3 page paper. However you only get 4 grades in the class 3test and a paper... so don't screw up on one of the papers.

not helpful, never emails you back. lectures are clear but test questions are not. does grade very easy on paper so do a good job on that and you should be fine.

Wonderful. She tells you exactly what to expect on tests. If you go to class and pay attention you will do great.(no need to even open the book.) wrote one paper, it was NOT hard (i got a 105%) if you need to take Econ TAKE HER.

You are crazy if you do not pick her for an econ teacher!!!

Great teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory, she doesn't give homework; only 3 tests and 1 essay make up your grade. She teaches at a easy pace. If you show up for class, getting an "A" should not take much effort.

First and foremost, you have to attend class to get a good grade, and you have to study, but that is expected out of a college course. She is an excellent teacher who knows her stuff. If I have the opportunity to be one of her students again, I will.

Funny Profesor! Attendance is not required. Go to class, take notes = A. Exams come right from the notes! 1 research paper - fairly easy write, just don't forget the 3 economic goals. Extremely helpful as well!! Best Economics professor in the entire department!!!

Great teacher! Attendance isn't mandatory. No homework; only 3 tests and 1 essay make up your grade (25% each). If you show up for class, getting an "A" should be easy. Will count off for not including "3 goals of economics" in the research paper. I would totally recommend her!

From what i hear, better than Wolffe.

Great teacher who cares about her students. She focuses more on the broad topics and less on the specifics. I got an A without ever opening my textbook and I have never had an econ class before. I really recommend this teacher if you have to take econ

Take notes and study or your screwed

Go to class and take notes and you'll be fine.

She is one of the best teachers at the school. Yes you have to go to class and yes you have to take notes, but otherwise she is super easy. Test questions are literally taken straight from the notes. She is extremely nice and helpful and if you have a question she is super nice about it and will help answer it.

Mary Ann is very clear and straightforward. Show up to class, take notes and your do great. Great real life examples.

Good prof, very funny! Don't miss any classes and its crucial to take notes.

Love her!! I really wish I was able to get her for 112. She does a wonderful job explaining, and is very clear about what she expects and what you'll be tested on. The paper is pretty easy, too. You have to show up to class because she does not post ANYTHING on bb. Take notes because the test comes directly from them!

Teaches good but she will NOT let you have your cell phone. She will kick you out of class for the day if she sees it. Sometimes test questions are worded poorly but again she teaches and explains well.

This class is extremely easy and she doesn't a good job teaching it. She stresses over and over and over what you need to know. You don't even need to pick up the book. Yes, she is a bit fanatical about the cell phones for some reason. I don't see a reason you can complain about her really.

She is very straightforward in what she teaches. The problem i had with class was that there were only 4 grades. The test questions try to trick you sometimes but she gives you everything you need to know. Come to class, you will get important information.

Like the previous comment, I agree that she is extremely straighforward about the class. Zero curveballs or tricky questions on anything. She is a good professor and I really became interested in economics. We had a midterm paper, but it is nothing to sweat over. If you go to class and pay attention, you will be golden.

She was really great. Interesting. The class was easy yet thought-provoking. If you're taking econ, I strongly suggest taking it with her. Pay attention, take notes, and study a little for the tests, and you won't have any problems.

She gives out notes that are directly correlated to the test. So attendance is necessary!

Made the concepts very clear! I wasn't really that interested in economics until I took her class.

Had her last sem. for 112 and this sem. for 111...BY CHOICE! She is funny, helpful, makes econ. easily understandable, gives real life examples. YOU MUST ATTEND TO TAKE NOTES AND STUDY FOR AN "A"!! 4 tests worth 25% each for your grade. Final NOT comprehensive. Have an A after 2 tests and never cracked the book open. NO CELL PHONES OR YOUR OUT!

Must attend class to take notes! Cant use a cell phone or she will kick you out as others have said. Only 4 tests now worth 25% each each is non cummulative. There is no paper anymore for the ones that said there was she said she was disappointed in them so she took them out. I would take because its the easiest econ111 teacher there is

Pettit is a great professor of Economics! There are only 4 grades in her class: two exams, a paper(which she has since taken out), and a noncomprehensive final! If you want humor, take her class! She is a Southern Belle that sticks to her syllabus, especially about the cell phone. Bottom line, sit in the back and don't get caught! A+ Teacher!

She's a good professor and makes things easy to understand, but she's a total Keynesian and it shows.

She's a nice woman and I somewhat enjoyed her class. The tests are difficult and you will need to study for them seeing as they are your only grade

Good teacher but you need to go to class. She's funny and cares about her students but you have to work to get an A

Pettit was an overall good teacher. Her test were extremely difficult for me. A lot of her questions were worded very difficult to understand. You're going to want to show up every day for this class. Only 4 test determine your final grade. The test content is strictly pulled from the lecture too.

Her tests are definitely difficultly worded, and she studders which makes it hard for me to pay attention. Lectures were boring and she's strict about phone usage. Was not a fan of her class.

The only grades in her class are 4 exams. If you attend class and take notes, you should be able to do just fine on the exams. Attending class is the tricky part though, because it can get boring at times.

All you have to do is show up to class, take decent notes, and study for the exams. I never even cracked the book all semester and got a pretty easy "A". Be forewarned though: she means business about the no cell phone policy.

Great teacher. Made Economics easy to understand and interesting.

Although attendance is not mandatory, it is definitely mandatory if you want to get an A. She only tests you on the notes/handouts/lectures. If you memorize all of the notes prior to the test you will get an A/B easily. The hardest part about the class is that the multiple choice is worth 4pts/question. And there are always 3 or 4 that are wordy.

Attendance highly suggested. She does not post her slides on BB and does not offer study guides. Your notes are your only tool. She is a good teacher though and explains things thoroughly. If you use your phone, she kicks you out which is annoying. If she even sees it sitting out she will call you out on it

The only grade for this class are four tests. She tells you right away to study the notes and copy everything down. If you do this, then you are fine. You can tell she enjoys the topic and that makes class interesting. She is very strict on in class cell phone use and you will get kicked out. Be prepared to be wished a "Happy Friday" every week!

Had her for macro. Sit in the front, take notes (on projector) study the notes for your test and you'll make it. I got a B avg.

No assignments, just tests. She didn't take attendance, but she did not post her lectures online so going to class was a must to pass a test.

She is a good teacher but can be a little strict, especially about cell phones. She doesn't actually take attendance but she notices if you're gone. No homework, just exam grades. Exams aren't bad if you actually study and go to class. Most of it is straight from the notes.

If you don't go to class, don't expect to pass. You have to take ALL the tests or you can't pass her either. Still very upbeat and tries to make course interesting. If you sit up front and interact during class she will do more to help you out. When she repeats something multiple times, make sure you highlight it; it will be on the test!

Probably one of the best professors I've had. Her expectations are clear and concise, and she makes things easy to understand. Econ can be tricky, but I never had any trouble understanding it the way she explained it.

One of the best teachers I have had. She's funny and keeps lectures entertaining. Makes material clear and gives good examples. There are no assignments, papers, or quizzes. The only grades are 4 tests that come from the notes. She doesn't take attendance, but notices when you are gone. Show up to class, take notes, and study and you'll do good.

Just attend your classes

Superb

In micro she is really good at explaining and she stresses what is often missed on previous test. If you have questions she is really good about answering them in class or after class. You have to study for her test because there are 4 tests and that is your grade. There is no homework.

Mary Ann Pettit is a great professor. Of course it is important that you go to class as you should with any class, but she makes it fun. Her tests come right from her notes which are not too heavy. If you are struggling with the material I would recommend reading the book or at least skimming it before one of her 4 tests. She'd be happy to help! :)

She is a wonderful professor, but she doesnt waste her time with students who dont want to learn. If you dont want to be there, she doesnt want you there. That said, she is helpful, clear, and kind. I would take her for every class possible. Her lectures tell you exactly what will be on the test.

She is a very good professor. I plan to take her for my remaining econ classes. However, a lot of students do stuggle due to skipping class. Show up and take notes easy A

A very good teacher. Her tests are easy and the content is clear.

Great teacher! She makes the boring subject interesting. As long as you go to class take notes, and study a bit before the tests, you should be able to get an A. Her tests are clear and line up with the notes. I would take from her again.

Write her power points word-for-word in your notes. Memorize it. Her written tests exactly what your notes are, in order. Easy A if you pay attention and study for a few hours. Easy F if you don't.

Professor Pettit was a great teacher! She used great examples and prepared us well for the test. I plan to take her again. Pay close attention to her notes and her "My EconLab" homework. If you pay attention and do a little outside work, this class will be a breeze!

Great professor, I got a lot out of her lectures. But the only assignments you were graded on were the 4 exams she gave during the semester. Therefore, if you don't do good on the first two exams, you'll need to study hard for the last two in order to receive a good grade.

Easy class and tests if you show up every day and take notes. There's no chance of passing without the notes.

She's the best economics teacher at SIUE. I've taken her for both 111 and 112

Please study for her tests!!! She is a good professor and it is not hard to get an A or B in the class let alone pass, but study! Use quizlet or whatever works for you. If you don't do well on a test you will be having to work harder the rest of the semester because she only grades you off of four tests for her Micro/Macro Econ. classes

She will tell you everything you need to know to pass. If you pay attention to what she is saying and write down what she dictates, you will get an A. She is very knowledgeable and seems to have teaching down to a science. Sometimes the lectures can get boring, but that is the nature of the subject.

This class is made up of just four tests which makes getting an A tough. If you show up, pay attention and make quizlets you should be okay. The test questions are hard so you need to know more than just basic information and really understand the concepts to thrive. Overall, she is very sweet but is old fashioned and believes in a strict average.

If you go to class, studying and understand the notes youll pass.

She is a great professor. She doesn't allow any electronics though. The class is made up of 3 exams and a final that is not cumulative. Take notes everyday and you'll do great. If you miss a day you have to get the notes from a classmate because she doesn't post them on BB. There are modules online to help teach you the material but not for credit.

Lectures can be pretty dry, but it is Econ after all... 4 exams total, those are the ONLY points available (100 each.) Does not take attendance, but does not post any of the power points online. So be prepared to show up to class or have a friend share notes. Teaches very well, I found the class to be tolerable and not difficult.

Your only grade is three tests, so you have to really study for them. If you take good notes (which means go to class) and study really hard for those tests you will pass. She is an excellent professor and makes class really interesting for a typically boring class. She is hilarious and really nice.

She made the material very easy to understand. If you show up to class and review the material, it is an easy A.

Pettit is a solid teacher, she knows economics well and wants you to learn. She is very kind-hearted and nice, she cares for all of her student. There is a no phone/laptop/ electronic policy in her class so if she catches you on your phone she will dismiss you. Econ is hard but she does a good job explaining. Put the work in and you will get an A.

She's a nice and knowledgeable person, but her lectures can get boring at times. It's easy to get an A in this class: just go to class, copy down her powerpoint slides and what she says, and study your notes. Make sure to study for the exams, though; your entire grade is based off of 4 of them. She also doesn't allow technology FYI.

I took Prof. Pettit for both econ 111 & 112. Both classes have almost the same material up to the first test. Your grade is based on 4 exams, the last being a non cumulative final :) To get an A in her class, show up and take notes everyday. All material comes from the notes. star the things she makes bold, & know the 1st thing on each list she has

Great at teaching the material, LOTS of notes, just only graded by tests

Lectures heavy and only takes 4 grades, but I left the class every single day feeling as if I understood the material better than any of my other classes. She comes off as intimidating but she is actually kind of funny and very sweet. You have to study, but I think she makes it worth it by giving us the material we need to take the test in notes

Professor Pettit is okay. This class is just boring. Pay attention to bold face type in power point, study a lot, this class was no joke. You only have 3 exams plus the final, no homework. Also zero electronics are allowed, no laptops, tablets, phones, etc.. if caught with one you will be asked to leave.

Had to take this , but she's a good pick. Knows her stuff, easy to hear & understand, & tests are fair. It's only 4 test grades which sounds scary but you just attend, pay attention, do any practice, & you're fine. She has a problem with people leaving class for any reason but I don't care I leave anyway cuz I gotta go to the bathroom, so sue me

Mrs. Pettit is alright. Your grade is only based off the four exams, which may be intimidating, but you'll do fine as long as you attend and take good notes. Make sure you write stuff that isn't on the slides that she emphasizes.

She knows what she is talking about and is really passionate about the subject. She gives lots of handouts and as long as you go to class you will pass. No electronics allowed or she will ask you to leave. Her exams are hard but make sure you study the material talked about in class. Write more than just the lectures as she says a lot of info!

She presents the information in a way that is easy to understand. There are 4 tests, if you study the notes you will do good. You have to come to class every day because its 100% lecture. She lacks empathy, she insisted on passing out a test while a student was seizuring with blood coming out of his mouth. Thankfully a police officer stopped her...

Pettit is a tough, independent woman who does not take lip from anyone. She knows Economics and will make sure the students that show up will know it too. There are 4 tests, which are your only grades. Show up, pay attention, get an A. Easy.

Pettit is the best economics professor at SIUE. Her lessons teach you everything you need to know for her tests and everything from on the exam is straight from the class. The only downside to that is if you dont attend her class you will fail. But if you attend most of her classes you will at least get a B.

Knows her subject very well. Illustrates without rabbit trailing. Shes very strict about technology usage - no laptops or cell phones. Definitely no headphones. If you can stand to be off your phone for an hour, show up to class and take decent notes shes a breeze. 111 was 4 non comphrehensive exams with no homework. Come to class and its easy.

Pettit is a great professor. She can come off as mean sometimes, but she is just very real. Shes a strong independent person and doesnt care about your feelings. How it should be. Take notes. The tests are based right from the notes. Not hard at all. Pretty easy class overall. And interesting. Probably the best Business prof at siue.

I loved having Professor Pettit! As long as you stay on top of her assignments, which are not taken for a grade, and show up to class for notes, you'll do fine! You will only receive a grade on four exams. Attendance is not a grade.

She is the best Econ professor at SIUE. She made it very straight forward and easy. Show up to class and take detailed notes to study for the exams!

Petit is a really difficult teacher if you want to slide by. She is a hard a$$ and honestly, I wouldn't have her any other way. She gives great feedback, has detailed lectures, and will explain everything clearly so you will understand it. If she could teach all of my classes, I would be happy.

If you do your homework, understand the material, and take notes, it is really hard to fail here. Ms. Pettit describes the basics of economics in this class really well and leaves out specific things that may be beneficial to economics majors. None the less she describes and teaches what is included well. Memorize the syllabus.

She is a great lecturer and is engaged with students. I took the in person class. Don't miss any lectures. Also keep in mind that if you don't finish the homework, or if you don't finish the little homework quizzes with 100%'s, you automatically lose point from your next exam. Remember that most of the homework modules are repeatable, most....

Despite what others have said, your success is guaranteed if you review the material given by Mary. Lecture notes, modules, module quiz questions, videos. Make sure you memorize AND understand all information given through these. It's not Mary's job to force you to do anything, it's what you make of it. I promise you'll do good if you try!

Professor Pettit teaches econ 112 very well. However, the class is only graded on four exams, and any missed problems on the homework result in a deduction from your exam score. If you study you should get an A, but do not expect to attend office hours or ask questions :(

ECON111 & 112 were pretty basic freshman year lecture hall classes. NO PHONES ALLOWED! She's very strict on this, I am not even kidding, seen her ask someone to leave the classroom for having their phone out. The entire grade is based on only 4 exams. Do your online reviews before the exams. Be prepared, learn the content, and you'll get an A.

Everything on the tests is covered in the lectures. Your final grade is based on 4 tests, including the final, (25% each). She does not post slides, so go to the lectures or have someone who does send you their notes.

She dedicated herself fully for our success. Managed to score 100 on every test. She explains very well. Just read notes regularly, pay attention in class, listen, WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING!! There are no presentations to download, so everything's based on the class notes (only 4 exams). If you do all of the listed above - you'll do brilliantly.

Prof. Pettit is great. She's always there for help. Write down everything she tells, read your notes, and just put some effort into the exam preparation. She explains the material great, always available after lectures for any questions. Just make sure you write down everything, as all of the exams are based solely on the notes. Was a great class!!

She was intimidating saying no technology but overall class wasn't horrible. She explains everything pretty well and does know what she's talking about. HAVE to attend class, all notes for exams come from notes given in class. She doesn't post the slides so have to write them down. Entire grade is only 4 exams. Online portion isn't bad either.

You have a lot of hw but don't get credit for it you have 4 exams and that's all your graded on each worth 25%

Everything in her class is well organized and laid out on the syllabus. This class is no technology. The one thing that sucks is that you're only graded on the 4 exams you take within the course, but have to complete the homework, so you have to hold yourself accountable and make sure you study outside of class.

As you all have seen, yes, Mary only puts in 4 exams into the gradebook as your official grade. As someone who's an extremely bad test taker, I've learned that literally memorizing the notes and webinars have gotten me to receive an A in every exam. Go to class, memorize, and you'll pass. Apart from this, she was super easy and has great fashion!!!

She's a really cool lady, but she won't put up with BS. be there or fail. She doesn't have the lectures or slides online, and occasionally the homework won't cover everything. NO TECH IN CLASS, which sucks, and class passes pretty slow sometimes, but its worth it for your grade to attend.

most people dislike her because she's strict about no electronics even for note taking, but her lectures are very informative and everything you need for the exams are in the slides. she doesn't post slides so you have to show up but if you show up, you'll get an A. your entire grade is made up of the four exams but they are easy.

Honestly a lot of people don't like her or her class because your grade is made up of only four exams. However all of what is on the exams are word for word from her lecture slides. She doesn't post the slideshows on blackboard so attendance is mandatory. Exams were easy if you just studied the lecture notes, like I said they were word for word