4.5

Peggy Ward

Business - Wichita State University

4.5
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
94
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

94

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What Students Say

Attend and pay attention to all lectures and reviews, ask questions, do the homework problems even though she doesnt collect or grade them and finally pay attention to the exam review sheets as well as the breakdowns and youll do great

FIN340 - 5.0 rating

Do not take this class online

FIN340 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A- (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 15
A-: 2
A+: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
Respected (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
Gives good feedback (4)
Caring (2)
Graded by few things (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
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Reviews (94)
5.0
1.0
FIN340
Jan 6, 2003

Awesome teacher

5.0
1.0
FIN300
Jan 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Jan 9, 2003

Excellent teacher, easy to learn from

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Jan 14, 2003

She pretty good looking.

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Feb 6, 2003

Agrees, is pretty good looking. Approachable, good teacher!

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Feb 15, 2003

Dam She is the hottest Professor in WSU :)

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Feb 24, 2003

she is the sexiest professor in the business school....she is very helpfullllll!

5.0
2.0
FIN440
Feb 27, 2003

EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGABLE. Very Helpful. She should be the teacher of the year!!!

1.0
3.0
FIN440
Feb 27, 2003

Can't teach for nuts!!!!

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Mar 15, 2003

Don't remember much from class, but man she is hot!

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Apr 15, 2003

is it me, or does she look like gwyneth paltrow?

5.0
1.0
FIN440
Apr 17, 2003

The only two classes at WSU I remember information about were 340 and 440 with Peggy. She is a great teacher and very helpful! She's fun, too.

5.0
4.0
FIN440
Apr 18, 2003

What a great professor!! Mrs Ward is so pretty! Her husband is one lucky guy!!!

4.0
1.0
FIN340
Apr 22, 2003

On the project she will coun't off if you say it applies to you and she thinks it doesn't-ROA, ROE don't apply to you.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Apr 23, 2003

not too hard, huge wedding ring blinds you, study homework and study guide and you will do good, good teacher

5.0
4.0
FIN340
May 12, 2003

jesus h shr is hot

3.0
3.0
FIN340
May 12, 2003

I didn't think she was all that great. Her class was easy enough if you did your homework and studied for tests. And in regards to all those who said she is hot- she dresses funny for one. And for two, she thinks shes hot (full of herself).

2.0
4.0
BUS
May 13, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
FIN440
May 18, 2003

Awesome teacher, extremely hot too. Can't go wrong here

5.0
3.0
FIN340
May 26, 2003

This instructor is the best for finance. If you show that you care about your grade, you will be rewarded. Also, if it comes down to it TAKE HER OPTIONAL FINAL... she grades it relatively generously.

4.0
2.0
FIN440
Nov 12, 2003

Easy on the grades, easy on the eyes.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Dec 12, 2003

Hello Peggy, are you reading this? TEACH MORE CLASSES. Do this for the future student's sake. Thank You.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Dec 19, 2003

Her teaching explanation aren't very helpful. Study the homework. I said study, not do, the homework and you will surely get an A. Very easy but worthwhile as well.

4.0
2.0
FIN340
May 5, 2004

Great instructor and lecturer if you can actually pay attention to what she is saying and not with admiring her amazing beauty. Nice lady overall.

5.0
4.0
FIN440
May 9, 2004

She is a great teacher. She really cares about her students and wants them to learn. Not too hard, she really wants you to do good.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
May 14, 2004

The Fin is for fine, not finance ;) Anywaz, this class was a very easy A, and she practicall does the semester project for the students in class, you just have to take good notes while she is going over it.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Jun 19, 2004

Nice teacher.

5.0
2.0
FIN340440
Nov 16, 2004

Peggy is a hottie. She's a smart lady who knows her stuff. She genuinely cares for her students. Put forth the effort, and you'll get an A.

5.0
3.0
340
Nov 16, 2004

I think that Peggy is incredibly attractive. I also think that her teaching style is quite excellent. I feel that her class is very useful and I wish she would teach more classes. She needs to teach another upper-division Finance class, in order for the future Shockers to learn from her expertise

5.0
1.0
FIN4440
Dec 15, 2004

No Comments

2.0
4.0
FIN340
Apr 28, 2005

doesn't teach very well. Just tells you the content

5.0
3.0
FIN440
May 16, 2005

I think that Peggy is incredibly attractive. I also think that her teaching style is quite excellent. I feel that her class is very useful and I wish she would teach more classes. She needs to teach another upper-division Finance class. She is truly a hottie McNaughty, if you guys get catch my drift. (insert wolf noise)

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Jun 13, 2005

Lays everything out very clearly. Some of the material is difficult, but she is able to make it considerably easier. Nail the first tests so you don't have to take the final.

5.0
1.0
FIN440
Aug 23, 2005

Oh my... Was she a model? Not only that but I will say teaching is a gift for Peggy. She knows how to explain. Put effort into the class, don't miss any and you will get a 100%.

5.0
3.0
FIN440
Grade: A-
Aug 25, 2005

Absolutely great!! Not only can she teach well but she had lived through it all and can explain what happens in the real world from her own experiences.. very helpful... also... va va voom she looks hot!!!

5.0
4.0
FIN340
Sep 5, 2005

Used to work out at Genesis.......looked great on the treadmill and extremely helpful when you have problems.

5.0
2.0
FIN340440
Nov 16, 2005

Yes she is attractive and helpful. Finally a class with no fluff. If you don't need the information she doesn't confuse you with it. Also she is extremely helpful if you have any problems understanding the course. My advice is start your project early and let her get involved she will help. Do not take either of these classes from anyone else.

4.0
4.0
FIN340
May 14, 2006

Peggy would go through the text book and tell us what to study and what to ignore for exams. She was a CFO for a fortune 500 company so she brought real world experience to the class. The downside; there were 60 students packed into a small classroom like sardines and it was hard to see the board if you sat on the side. Bad Vibe!!!

1.0
3.0
FIN340
Oct 3, 2006

No need to go to class because she just reads from the textbook. BORING!! I never walked out of class thinking anything had been accomplished that I couldn't have done on my own. But she's pretty cute so I guess there is one positive to take from this course

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Oct 25, 2006

Knows the material and is an outstanding teacher. A problem-solver if students take the time to ask. Needs to have more office hours for contact by students. Email is good but is not face-to-face.

2.0
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FIN340
Dec 12, 2006

She can be really confusing, because they switched books and she kept using info from old book. Great teacher the first 3 months, then went downhill.

5.0
2.0
FIN440
Jan 5, 2007

Go to class if you want to know what you're doing. Her tests are easy and she'll answer any questions.

5.0
3.0
FIN440
Nov 14, 2007

HER TEST ARE THOSE PROBLEMS SHE TOLD ON THE REVIEW DAY. HER GRADING IS EASY. WRITE EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ON THE EXAM. 2 TESTS FOR THE WHOLE COURSE. USE 1 CLASS DAY TO GO OVER HW, NEVER JUMP INTO NEW SECTION WHEN THE CLASS STILL NOT CLEAR. GROUP WORK ON PROJECT AND CASES. GIVE EXTENTIVE IN TIMING ON HW, CASES, PROJECTS...

4.0
2.0
FIN440
Nov 29, 2007

easy class

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Mar 25, 2008

She's hot and a great teacher. lets u know just what you need to know

4.0
2.0
FIN340
Mar 26, 2008

Very helpful! Whenever need help, she is there to help you.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Aug 4, 2008

Great class, interesting class and she is a wonderful teacher :)

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Aug 19, 2008

One of WSU's best teachers. She is very helpful and knows her stuff. You will learn alot from her classes and she helps you to succeed.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Sep 18, 2008

She is a wonderful person and teacher, i love her!

4.0
5.0
FIN440
Dec 18, 2008

She grades hard on the case studies but easy on the exams. Sometimes she allows notes on the final if the class does well on the written project. Only 2 exams and do well on the 1st one cause the 2nd one is hard. Lecture sucks, if you need help go to her office to clear things up so you can do well on her exams.

4.0
1.0
FIN340
Jan 6, 2009

Class is easy. Don't take anyone else for this class, as they are much more difficult. She's too old to be hot, those guys that say she's hot are certainly creepy.

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Mar 19, 2009

Class is not hard. Easy to understand but her teaching skill is not that great. She is not bad, OK teacher, help students but oh no she is too old to be hot lol. You guys are hella crazy if you think this woman is hot. Focus on your study, not her appearance, because she is an average looking woman. Just study all the best you folks.

5.0
4.0
ACCT210
Aug 10, 2009

She lets you know from the start what to expect.

4.0
1.0
FIN340
Dec 10, 2009

her class is easy, just make sure you study for the review sheet she provides before the exam, then you should be fine. I think she looks good for her age.

5.0
1.0
FIN440
Jul 28, 2010

Peggy's finance classes will definately boost your gpa if it sucks. Show up to class and participate. If you get anything worse than a B, you should definately drop out of college because you are a tard. With her partial grading even if you are completely wrong she will give you half the points if you even jott something down as work.

4.0
4.0
FIN340
Dec 13, 2010

I am not a math person... AT ALL. Peggy's class is straightforward, but it required a lot of studying on the side, and find people to study with - it helps. Doesn't change her tests very much, so if you can find an old one it's great to study with. Teaches VERY fast, so pay attention -- she lets out early! Bonus!

5.0
2.0
FIN340
May 6, 2011

Awesome Teacher. I dont think we stayed for class the entire time once because she always got right to the point and let us out if we didnt have questions.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Oct 11, 2011

GREAT teacher. Take her class if you can! She goes through the material fast, but you can ask her to slow down. We were never in class for more than 45 minutes. Loved it. Very nice and helpful. 3 tests (MC and problems) and one 30-point project.

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Nov 14, 2011

She is a good teacher. Always has time to answer questions during and after classes. If you are good in math, then you will do well in this class. If you work hard and know the study guides well, then you can get an A in the class

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Mar 16, 2012

I would have gotten a better grade had I not been staring at her behind everytime she turned around... But really she was a really good teacher.

4.0
3.0
FIN340
May 24, 2012

Peggy is a great teacher. She gets right to the point and doesn't confuse you with things you don't need to know for the exams. Only bad thing I can say is that it took weeks for her to post grades on blackboard. Overall, would definitely recommend her!

5.0
1.0
FIN140
Jun 29, 2012

Took it as an online class. Super easy A. Only 3 tests and questions come from the book.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Dec 1, 2012

Great teacher! She tells you exactly what you need to know. Test are almost just like study guides. Easy A!

5.0
2.0
FIN340
May 13, 2013

Awesome teacher and a really nice lady. Class is pretty much all tests and she will tell you exactly what problems will be on the test. Class was always really short because she would go over problems and then let us out. Willing to help with anything and answer any questions.

5.0
1.0
FIN
Nov 22, 2013

Easy teacher. Three tests, and ocassional quizzes. Tests and quizzes are pretty much the same as homework just different numbers. Homework is optional; she doesn't pick them up. However, it is recommended that you do them for the tests. Assigns one project that is super easy to do. Overall, nice lady. Take her!

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Dec 11, 2013

Great professor, very interesting class! She breaks down Finance very easily so can truly understand it. Got an A

4.0
1.0
FIN340
Grade: A
May 16, 2014

It was a pretty easy class because the instructor tells you pretty much EXACTLY what is going to be on the test. Study that and you're golden. The downside is that I didn't learn much because I merely memorized the formulas. She covers the material fairly quickly in class so pay attention. I received a 99% and averaged 3.25 hours per week studying.

3.0
2.0
FIN140
Jun 27, 2014

Took Personal Finance online during the summer. It is a "teach it yourself" course. No teaching from the teacher whatsoever... Buy the book, read it, and take the 3 online tests. That's it. But then again, all you have is 3 tests to support your grade. Not easy but get it done fast and you'll be done for the summer.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Sep 24, 2014

Professor Ward doesn't waste time with stuff you don't need to know. I personally find the material to be a bit difficult, so I spend more time on it. But she's more than happy to answer every question. Sometimes I had to ask for clarification on some things, but I ask a lot of questions anyways. If you've got to take Finance, take it with her.

5.0
3.0
ACCT310
Oct 21, 2014

She is very clear at her lectures and explains everything so you will know how to prepare for a test. She definitely cares about her students doing well and encourages students.

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Dec 10, 2014

Professor Ward is one of the best instructors at WSU. She makes a very difficult subject seem easy. She only lectures the material she tests on, which is still a lot. She breaks the concepts into terms normal people can understand. Go to class, pay attention during lectures and reviews, and there is no reason you will not get a good grade.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Dec 15, 2014

She's an amazing professor who is willing to help and always comes to class with a positive attitude. Professor Ward is very approachable; she makes the material easy to understand and retain. I'd recommend taking classes with her!

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Grade: A
May 21, 2015

She is one of the best teachers ever. She speeds up in lectures but before the tests she will give us a short review. Her schedule are amazing. I guarantee that you won't feel overwhelm. The tests are pretty much along with the homework and review. Making sure that you go over the review sheet and all the homework for the test. Project is easy.

5.0
3.0
FIN340
May 30, 2015

Great professor that makes turns a subject that is otherwise boring, interesting. She brings a lot of real world experience to classes which is needed because the text book is awful. She gave me a new found interest in the field of Finance.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2015

Great teacher. one of the best at WSU. she tells you what is on the exam and gives you problem like them to review. Also this is more of a math class so be prepared to work with numbers.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2015

Peggy's Financial Management class was the best surprise of my semester. She is outstanding. She understands that students have busy schedules and doesn't waste our time. Easy project, tells you exactly what you need to know for exam, always willing to go above and beyond to help you understand the concepts. Would gladly take again!

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2015

The lectures aren't long and everything is pretty to the point. For the most parts the tests are easy enough if you pay attention in class and do the homework.

5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Ms. Ward's expectations are extremely clear cut, and she responds to emails with lightning speed. She puts all of the homework answers on Blackboard, which was great for an independent learner for me. I used the homework and homework answers to study the concepts, which allowed me to get A's on the tests. Great class.

4.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

You definitely need to study and memorize those formulas. Her study guide is pretty much the exam. Homework is assigned, not graded, good for practice. Discussion boards on BB. Attend lectures because it's a lot of technical material to cover. Put in considerable effort and you should do fine. I studied pretty well prior to exams and got an A.

5.0
1.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2015

Great teacher, very straight forward. Really knows her stuff and does not waste your time. gives you what is exactly on the test. everything is posted on blackboard

5.0
3.0
FIN340
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

great professor. Take with her.

5.0
3.0
FIN300
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2017
Would take again

Professor Ward is a fantastic instructor and one of the most fair graders I've ever experienced in academia. She has incredibly clear expectations and is a wonderful person overall. I highly recommend her course.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2017
Would take again

By far one of the best Professors at Wichita State. Would definitely recommend this class. Her lectures are easy to follow and she teaches material in a clear and easy to follow format.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

This class is fairly easy. The material is easy to remember and the equations used are very simple. The test questions are extremely similar to the examples she goes over in class. There's a project in the class but it is pretty easy to do and she grades it pretty nicely.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2017
Would take again

Professor Peggy Ward is an amazing professor. She explains the content quite well. But make sure you go to class as the content can get confusing if you miss class. Tests are relatively easy if you go through the HW. Please go to the review day before the exam as most of the exam questions are similar to the review questions discussed in class.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
FIN340
Grade: B+
Oct 13, 2017
Would take again

This class is fairly easy if you pay attention, take notes, and ask questions.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
FIN340
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class online. There is no week to week structure, and the whole grade is pretty much made up of four tests. She does not have the class outlined in the syllabus, and she is mapping out the class as she goes. No structure, no teaching, few materials, and no week to week assignments. No homework- tests only. Don't take online.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would describe Fin 340 with Peggy as a straight forward class or better yet well organized. Attend and pay attention to all lectures and reviews, ask questions, do the homework problems even though she doesnt collect or grade them and finally pay attention to the exam review sheets as well as the breakdowns and youll do great!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2018
Would take again

Classic example of a teacher taking challenging material and explaining it in a way that we can understand. She also does such a great job of laying out what we need to do to be successful in her class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Professor Ward is incredible! There are no powerpoints which was strange at first, but you get used to it. We really only used the book for homework, which wasn't collected for credit. Tests are easy and are specifically what she teaches. No trickery! 4 online quizzes, 1 extra credit opportunity, 4 discussion posts. Easy class!

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Ward is one of my favorite professors at WSU! She is super helpful and lets us know what type of questions will be on her tests. One test has multiple choice/short answer but the rest are simply math problems which are super easy! Take FIN 340 with this teacher!!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

I would highly recommend this class face-to-face instead of online, mainly because of the help she gives in class and because she teaches you how to use your calculator and is always around after class for questions. Study hard for your tests and try to do some homework problems and you should pass! *Used textbook for classtime and HW.*

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Take this class in person and with this instructor. She teaches you the concepts and how to use the finance calculator, required on all exams. HW given for practice, not graded. Study the hw and exam reviews and you will do fine in this class. Exams and discussion boards are only grades taken in this class. You must have and use the book.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
FIN340
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

The professor was nice and even offered extra credit near the end of class. Her class was very lenient and gave a large window of time for me to complete everything. Her online video lectures taught me more than enough to understand the chapters. She also posted review guides which were helpful for the exams. Overall, she's a great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A- (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 15
A-: 2
A+: 2
B: 1
Common Tags
Respected (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
Gives good feedback (4)
Caring (2)
Graded by few things (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.30 avg change
Apr
Jul
Oct
May
Aug
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

340

5.0

(1)

FIN300

5.0

(2)

FIN340440

5.0

(2)

FIN4440

5.0

(1)

ACCT210

5.0

(1)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BUS

4.0

ACCT210

4.0

340

3.0

ACCT310

3.0

FIN440

2.5

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