Prof Mathews is extremely helpful and accurate. He lets you know what is expected from the get go. His test are straight from his notes. I was not into Economics but he helped me understand and enjoy it. If you attend class or at least keep up with you notes, you will do just fine.

professor matthews is a nice guy and knows his stuff. your only grades come from the tests but he drops the lowest one. he puts notes online and class isnt mandatory but it does help to go. he writes notes on the board the whole time so this is not a good class for a friday. overall not a bad class and a good teacher.

Funny guy. Came away from his class with a wealth of information and knowledge that I will be able to use in the future. I love to learn so I would definitely take him again.

Easy professor. Notes are online but he clarifies them in class. Previous tests are online. You can keep your test after you take it and then the next class will focus on reviewing it. THe lowest is dropped. Highest is 40%, other 2 are 30%. Tests are the only grades. I would highly recommend this class.

He is a great teacher! He posts previous tests online for all to see, gives notes online (but still adds onto them in class), and is a nice person. However, the work is pretty hard. I don't see how he could helps us anymore or make it easier, but the subject itself is really hard. But I would reccomend him.

One question from test comes from lecture, so attendance is not mandatory. The notes posted on-line make the class an attainable A. This is a good teacher and class to take for none business majors.

Easy! Attendance isn't mandatory. There are 4 tests, only 3 count. Notes are online as well as tests and answer keys from previous semesters. Tests are nearly identical to one's online, and notes help a lot. I went every day before the first test, then only to take the tests after that and i have an A. Take him!!!

If you are 1/2 a student you will make an A in this class. Previous exams are posted on-line by the professor. I can't imagine this class being made any easier. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK.

Dr. Mathews is very pleasant and helpful; I missed an exam and he let me make it up immediately without question. Test questions are directly from the notes and old tests [online with answer keys]. His class applies economics as a history lesson rather than making it a math class, which [for me] makes it easier to understand. Great teacher, easy A

wonderful guy. he assumes where students questions are going and ends up going off on a tangent without answering the question. very helpful and knowledgeable. he posts all his previous exams and keys. condensed notes are online. fairly easy tests.

Posts condensed notes online, with practice quizzes that basically are his tests. Review notes on your own and know the practice questions and you'll do well. Come to class if you want more thorough explanations. Nice guy, keeps material simple but lectures drawn out and boring. 3 year of korea lectures during class make about 10% of your grade.

No need to come to class or buy the book. He posts all his lectures notes & practice tests online for students use. (practice tests are his previously given tests) 4 tests but only 3 count. (the lowest grade gets dropped) 3 year of korea lectures to boost your grade. Lectures are boring but informative. Easy A just study and do practice tests!

I thought he was a decent professor. He helps as much as he can with posting notes online and practice tests. The class is not that hard. Plus when he lectures his voice cracks alot which is pretty funny haha.

You could read the book without going to class & do well; however, it is not encouraged. He will answer your questions immediately. Posts all old exams & answers online & also provides study guides. Talks really fast, so read for better understanding. Extremely enthusiastic, loves his job. Definitely recommend to take his class.

DONT BUY THE BOOK. youll never open it. he doesnt talk about it. he gives you great notes and lecture. answers all questions. posts all notes and exams along with answers online. very nice guy.

I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Mathews posted his lecture notes online and old tests were also available to study. The lectures were very informative. I have one more test to take before I have my final grade. It is possible that I will have an A in this class.

His lectures can be boring but his voice which squeaks constantly will keep your attention. Dont waste money on the book. Clear and easy. He posts his notes so you can print them (they are very comprehensive). Also posts old tests to help you study and often reuses questions. If econ comes easy you will make an A. If not, an A still won't be hard.

Dr. Mathews obviously enjoys his classes and is happy to answer questions. It is economics, so maybe not everyone's interest, but I did learn a lot. Attendance not mandatory, but I could not have understood the graphs (big part of tests) without hearing his explanations. Class handouts very helpful in studying for tests. He's a nice guy.

NO BOOK, BUT MUST ATTEND TO UNDERSTAND POSTED NOTES! EXCITED ABOUT TEACHING THE SUBJECT, UNFORTUNATELTY MOST COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE NOT. IF YOU NEED TO BOOST YOUR GPA, TAKE MATHEWS AND LEARN IN THE PROCESS, HE MAKES IT TOO EASY NOT TO ABSORB SOMETHING ABOUT ECONOMICS. KICKING MYSELF FOR NOT MAKING AN A! WAS ONE POINT AWAY! ATTEND EXTRA CREDIT SESSION

Professor Mathews was an awesome Econ teacher. He has a dry sense of humor, which made a dull subject interesting. He was helpful and great about responding to emails. He gives previous tests and answer keys online and takes most of that material to make the new tests. If you attend class, take notes and look at prior tests, you will do well.

Great teacher! His test are fair and don't stray from material covered in notes. Very knowledgeable of his subject and just in general a great guy. If you can take him, I recommend it 110%. Oh and don't waste money buying the books, they are never needed.

Dr. Mathews uses EVERY MINUTE of lecture! Covers a lot of material, and often talks in circles. He uses handouts on his personal website as "slides", but all the test info comes from here. He has every test he's given posted online, and they help you prepare for the tests. Easier to understand outside of class, but overall easy A or B.

Attendance is not mandatory. He teaches directly from the notes he posts on his website. He is VERY dull. Tests are hard so study the notes well! We NEVER use the book, so don't bother buying it. The test questions come from the notes only. And do the practice problems to prepare for test.

If you are not an Econ major then it is a very dull class. Don't bother with the texts he puts all the information up on the overhead and the tests are from the practice ones.

He teaches directly from handouts he provides on his homepage. The tests will come directly from those handouts as well. Go to lecture, study those handouts (including the sample problems), and it is an easy A.

This class is easy if you do study notes, practice tests, and sample questions. Questions on tests come straight from all of those. Don't buy textbook. I didn't open it once and got an A.

I took this class in the maymester. Cool professor with a great attitude. Provides notes online for u 2 use during lecture and for studying. Also provides old exams and quizes for u to use 4 practice. Study the types of problems on the practice test and u will do fine. Tests are 2/3 multiple choice(19 questoions). The rest is short answer problems.

Professor Mathews provided a fascinating background on the history of world Economics while providing students with up-to-date essay lectures and helpful study guides. Mathews also personally helped me outside of the classroom and is very passionate about making sure his students succeed. Lectures can be long but are very fascinating.

Very knowledgeable professor and committed to helping his students. He really knows what he is talking about and he made the info clear enough to understand. Attending class and taking detailed notes really helped me to be successful in his class. Also do the practice questions and exams! They are almost identical to the actual test!!!

Professor Matthew made economics interesting and you can tell he really loved the topic. Unfortunately this class was still hard for most people. Here's a hint, Study the questions from the handout's and all the info on the handout's about 90% of the test come form them! Walked away with a B, but the hardest B to earn ever!

I took him my first semester at KSU, and actually changed my major TO economics because of this class. Make sure you study the tests he posts from previous semesters, and know WHY the answers are correct. If you are a business major, I would take him or Dr. Schwartz for as many courses as you can. I'm now checking into Ph.D. programs in Econ.

Very easy class, can be boring if you go to lecture every day. Textbook not necessary because he posts previous tests and practice worksheets online. Just look over those before each test and you will get an easy A. I took this as a DEHP student, and it was perfect for an emerging college student.

Easy class. Don't bother buying the book. He posts old tests online that are almost identical to the exam, plus an 86% or higher is an A and a 78% or higher is a B! He also drops the lowest test grade. There's no reason to not receive an A in this class. He is also a great teacher and lecturer. Take him!

Great professor. Never used the book at all. posts notes, and previous years tests online. no HW , just 4 tests, drops the lowest one, and gives the highest one more weight % wise

Prof Mathews is a great teacher. I got a B due to my own fault (I slept in class alot). It is an easy A. You don't even have to show up because he posts the chapter notes on his webpage and those notes REALLY help you on the tests so the book is optional. Only thing I didn't like is there are only three grades (all tests). He does give extra credit

Wonderful Professor! He is very willing to help and go over material outside of class. You must attend class, that is why you are in college---to learn!!! I highly recommend taking him.

Great guy ! Loved his lectures ! Drops the requirement for an A down to 86%! On top of that, his lectures a really good and you should pass just by showing up and listening. I wouldn't advise you to get the textbook, I never used it and got an A. He posts notes that are super helpful ! TAKE HIM, he can be funny at times. haha

I loved this class. I wasn't good about always coming to class because I had him at 8am, but I still managed to make an easy A because his practice study guides for each test made the tests so easy. He is a super cool guy and relates well to college students. Would recommend him to anyone taking ECON1000. You just have to make an 86 to make an A

He knows the material well (he wrote the book). Lectures are basically like reading the book, but you can ask questions. Cut off for an A is 86%. Only 3 test ( highest one worth 40% and last two worth 30% of final grade). He offer EC , attend up to 3 events for 3% added to final grade. Test questions are pulled from study guides and previous tests.

His tests are similar to past tests. If you do the study guides he gives you then you should be good on the tests. I would also study previous tests if you're aiming for an A. Very easy A if you do the practice study guides and review previous tests.

This class was very easy. I did not go to all the classes and still got an A in the class. All the test questions are from the study guides and past tests. The book is inexpensive, and I used it a few times for help on study guide questions.

Easy A. I went to the first 2 classes until I realized that he was teaching directly from the book. From then on I only showed up on test days. He also provides his previous tests for the past 3 semesters. Practice those and you will do well on his tests. I would highly recommend Dr. Mathews.

Mr. Mathews is a great professor because I left his class knowing much more than when I went in. His lectures are interesting even though a lot of it is basic information about economics. He wrote the textbook which becomes very helpful in the long run, I recommend you read it.

Never went to class outside of test days and still got an A. He posts all relevant info online. Only graded on 3 tests. Lots of opportunities for extra credit. Highly recommend.

Class is so helpful and easy. You have three test and that is it. He gives you extra credit opportunities. You only need an 88 to get an A. With the extra credit you can get a 82 and make an A. He post the previous exams. After making As on first two exams I never went back to class and made an A without extra credit I did.

A really good teacher- he is very lecture heavy but does well. Three tests and the final, and attendance could affect your grade but only if it helps. Plenty of extra credit opportunities. Tests are based exactly from the textbook and his lectures, and all test questions are from his past tests, which are accessible through his website.

Dr. Mathews is very nice and I enjoyed the class. Exam questions come from his previous tests, handouts he posts online, & his recommended book problems. Easy to do well in if you try. He has 4 different formulas he will use to calculate your grade, and chooses the highest. Gives enough extra credit to raise your grade by a whole letter. Take him!

I really liked his grading scale in this class, he offers multiple grading scales so that you get the chance to do well in his class. I'm an A student and I failed the second test and made a C on the final and was able to make an A. Make sure you study old exams and ask lots of questions. You likely won't pick up the material in class, so study.

I attended every lecture, 5 extra credit opportunities, and failed EVERY TEST. Mathews was willing to help during office hours, offered extra credit, and never canceled class. My concern is that the department should require the professors to make the final grade come from more than just 3 exams. Some people are not good test takers.

Took Mathews during Maymester. It is a long class, but super easy to pass. Don't forget to study the past tests and show up to class. Attendance is not his primary concern, but do show up. He is super nice, and gives breaks during long classes. There are three tests, and the highest grade counts as 40%. An *6& or above is considered an A.

I took Mathews as a maymester class and even though the lectures were long, they went by pretty fast. Professor Mathews does care alot for his students and is willing to help. He posts his previous tests from past semesters and those are almost exactly like the ones I took in class. Reviewing notes and pasts tests are good guides

Prof. Mathews is a wonderful professor! I took him for ECON1000. He posted the vocab on his website that you should study for the tests. The textbook is required. It helps to understand the material. Three tests. He gives so many opportunities for extra credit! As long as you study, you will be fine. Highly recommend!

He is a pretty cool guy and he really knows what he's talking about when it comes to econ. He wrote the textbook so it follows his lectures pretty closely. His past tests are available to take for study purposes and they really help. He gives several opportunities to earn extra credit for the class too, and your best test grade is worth the most.

The only grades were 3 exams, and he provided lots of extra credit opportunities. I figured out after the first exam that if you practice his previous semesters' exams, you will get an A. I did not use the textbook, but the professor uses some practice questions from it. I benefited from lectures, but most test questions can be found somewhere

Dr. Mathews was very good at keeping concepts concise but also elaborating on concepts that need it. My notes were fairly short per topic and I never got below an 80 on any of the quizzes. My maymester class had 11 MCQ quizzes with 10 questions per quiz and a 40 question final. The class was very straightforward and I'd definitely take it again!

I took him online during the and we had 2 quizzes every week. He drops your lowest quiz grade. Some of the quizzes were a little difficult but you can email him and he respond rather quickly.

very straighforward class. i had to take it online due to covid and it wasn't bad at all. just watch the lectures take notes and you will be good. oh and all the quizzes are open notes so its very hard to fail

Took this class online during Summer 2020. Quiz heavy class. Instruction format was with video lectures and PDFs of notes. There is a project that involves you applying the concepts. This class is not a free ride; you have to put in work. Dr. Mathews is responsive if you have questions. Mathews is a solid choice for this class.

86% or higher is an A. He is a very very good professor. He is very knowledgeable and puts content into analogies that are easy to understand.

Professor Mathews wrote the textbook we used. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about economics. Lecture attendance were for extra credit and there were virtual guest lecturers that also allowed for extra credit. The only reason I gave him four stars instead of five is due to his tendency to go off on long tangents.

Great professor! I took it online and reccomend taking him for an easy class

Prof. Mathews wrote the textbook for class so his lectures follow it very well! He uploaded pre-recorded lectures to watch on our own time. It helps to watch them AND read the textbook. Quizzes/tests were fairly easy and open note. 24 hrs to complete each. You do have to somewhat understand the material to pass. EC for guest lectures + attendance

Prof Mathews is a great prof! He makes a rather boring subject interesting with his jokes and enthusiasm, and he is always willing to help on anything youre having trouble with after class or in his office. All quizzes are open note, and the final is a cumulative, closed note exam. He lets you study with past exams/quizzes, so use those to study!

Good professor. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities, which can boost your final grade by an entire 5 points. His whole class is graded off of 6 quizzes and a final exam. Final was worth 30%. Quizzes are open notes open book but still kinda hard. He posts pasts semesters quizzes and final online before you have to take them. Would reccomend

I really enjoyed Dr. Mathews as an introduction to Economics. There are 5 tests, open book, and the lowest gets dropped. He makes all of the previous tests from all previous semesters available as study aids for the exams. The content can be challenging as with all ECON classes as there is a good bit of reasoning involved. Highly recommend him.

Dr. Mathews is a very knowledgeable teacher and does know what he's doing but it's easy to mess up and lose your A in the class. The tests aren't crazy hard but they're definitely challenging. Otherwise there's not really any homework and a lot of the class is just sitting there. Gave us days off cause the 2 credit hour class was in a 3 ch slot.

This is a great class. There are about 5 homework but he drops the lowest one. There are only two test the midterm then the final. He gives extra credit which you just go and scan the QR code at the end to get the 1 point. You can only get up to 6 points but if you think about it thats a lot because those points goes to your final grade.

There is definitely way better professors that u can use quizlet, but he is overall really easy and one of the funniest professors ever. I do reccommend

Mr. Mathews is deeply knowledgeable about the subject of Economics and presents the course material in a very clear manner. As a professor, he's one of the best you can have. However, his grading criteria are quite steep, as there are only two tests, each being worth 30% of your grade, and the other 40% is homework.

One of the best professors I have taken at KSU. He is very engaged with the class throughout his lectures and adapts to the culture of the class. My advice for those taking his class, do not focus on taking notes, rather listen to what he is saying during lecture or take minimum notes, then look over the powerpoints or the textbook.

Loved him.Took him him in the spring. An early morning class but he was chill. Lots of extra credit, straightforward hw. Just study and you'll be good. Read the textbook if you can but its not compulsory. This was my first ever econ class.

Funny guy/fun person to listen to. Missed lectures dont dock points but they are pretty helpful to understand slides b/c his occasional rambling made me remember certain things. Grading is a bit harsh with only 6 quizzes (lowest dropped)/ 2 exams but you can earn 5 points for your overall grade w/ extra credit. EMAIL HIM QUESTIONS HE'S VERY HELPFUL

Take Mr. Matthews the class is exactly what it needs to be and not overcomplicated. You only have a few grades but none of them are hard other than exams. Just go to lecture or ask him additional questions and the class is a breeze. Also, a cool guy and tries his best to make class fun.

Great professor. Taught from powerpoint but actually taught the material rather than reading word for word. Very laid back, but do your work on time and study for the exams. He posts old exams from previous classes to help study and they're very beneficial. Class isn't mandatory but take notes and do the homework and you'll be fine.

Interesting class! His lectures are interesting and he makes things pretty easy to understand! 6 homeworks and 2 tests, but he offers 5 extra credit points with many opportunities through the semester. He's available outside class. Sometimes goes off on tangents. All previous tests/quizzes are posted with answer keys, all follow the same format.

He is a very funny professor, yet the work for the class is so hard with there being homework once a week and only one test the entire semester worth a big chunk of your final grade. My best advice is to let your classmates carry you because it might be impossible to pass without any assistance (which he allows you to work with others).

He knows what he is talking about. This course has 1 homework each week which can be super difficult. The lectures are fun and not dull but some concepts were difficult to understand. Only 2 tests given throughout semester which are basically reworded homework questions. I managed to scrape by with a C. Overall good teacher, difficult material.

He makes Economics a field you will LOVE FOREVER.

Super easy, ended up dropping lowest exam (Only 3). Only grades were the tests and like 5 homeworks. Clear criteria but make sure you study. Doesnt do attendance

take notes and complete homework! easy A 10/10 class!

I took AP micro and macro in highschool so this class was easy and very boring. His PPTs have everything you need, don't buy his textbook. Many extra credit opportunities, max of 4 points added from guest lectures/screenings, 1 from YouScience, and 1 from Course Evaluation Survey. 7 online homeworks, lowest is dropped. In-person final.

Professor Matthews keeps the class engaging, even if the material can be dry at times. Use past exams to prep, and Unstuck AI can help streamline your studying. Put in the work and you'll likely earn a solid grade.

Good professor, my grade is because there are 2 exams and I didn't do great on them. he has few homework assignments and provides everything on his course website. He records lectures, goes over the homework the day its due, and does review days before the exams. He has a textbook but it isnt used at all. Gives multiple chances for extra credit.

This professor is very chill and expressive. There are many extra credit opportunities that aren't too hard to attend. Over all if you just attending the class and taking notes you will do great!

Bro hes actually hilarious and its honestly really easy to get a good grade in this class.

Great professor, my favorite one of my fall semester. He was very engaging, but lecture heavy. Lecture was not mandatory. Genuinely be friends with the guy, he is funny and is very realistic, speaking facts every class. He also provides past exams to practice from, use those because they help. Would take again.

Great professor overall. Show up to class even though attendance isn't mandatory because it'll show that you care and he'll take care of you. Funny professor, lots of lectures but broke it down well. Many extra credit opportunities. Textbook isn't needed so don't purchase. All resources are on his webpage like old tests and powerpoint slides.