gets info across very well

very organized, clear, and helpful, hard but worth it, you learn a lot

he's a really nice guy and a great teacher

good teacher, interesting lectures, tests not that hard

cool guy, knows his stuff...too bad I was the only one that laughed at his jokes

what a nerd, class is all notes everyday, test are easy if you study

nice guy, knows his stuff, but must study for exams and must do homework

very organized and helpful, makes difficult subject bearable!

Have to give him props for keeping me awake at 8am teaching economics

Great notes. Fun class. Awesome teacher.

I highly recommend Dr. Wood. He is incredibly enthusiastic and it rubs off on the class...the difficult class material is understood when he lectures.

By far the best professor at JMU in every aspect! Amazing speaker...read and study and you'll get it easily!

He was good, quite interesting, sorta corny jokes, but they worked sometimes. Just read, do hw, and study those for tests and you are fine.

One of the best in dept for sure! Clear, systematic approach to material. Funny and fun to listen to. Interactive in class. Do book work, see him w/ questions and you'll be fine!

good teacher makes class interactive and fun!

This guy knows econometrics probably better than most you'll meet in a classroom or professionally. His tests were pretty easy and his lectures and notes are VERY structured. Attend class and you'll do fine. He's not easy but a great teacher.

Great teacher! Knows the material very well and does a GREAT job of teaching it - a lot of good examples & helpful during office hours. If you give the tests half a thought and study a little you can pull off a B+ or A- no problem. Take him!

Take him if you can. One of the few teachers at JMU who still really cares about what he does and his impact on students. Not a super hard class because he explains things well. Makes difficult material fun.

probably my fav teacher at jmu so far. makes material interesting and can somehow keep his 8 am awake while teaching economics. tough material but go to class and read and you'll do fine.

I LOVE HIM! I'm not a morning person but Dr. Wood somehow manages to keep me up at 8am. His notes are very clear and he uses lots of demonstrations and examples to help the class understand difficult concepts. Take him if you can! :)

Great prof. He keeps you engaged and I actually liked going to class (and I AM NOT an econ person). Take him if you can!

Prof. Wood is AMAZING!!! the best prof. I've ever had! (and I had him at 8am!) He's really good at teaching, makes macroeconomics interesting... I enjoyed the class, and I had never had economics before... TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!!

What a brilliant man. He certainly knows his stuff, deliver lectures very clearly, and keeps you interested in *economics*! Highly recommended!

Dr. Wood is a great professor. His teaching style keeps the class moving, and interesting while pushing the difficult concepts in such a way that can be digested. Reviewing slides ahead of time is a must for solid preparations. Great class all around!

Very nice and helpful

Dr. Wood takes what could be a very dull, tedious subject, and makes it about as interesting as it can get. He's also very fair in dealing with students, and is always available to help out if anyone has a question about a project or anything in the lecture.

He is very fair, and a great professor. He cares a lot about the student. Prepare yourself for some hilariously terrible jokes. He is living proof that nerds rule the world later in life.

He is a great professor. Very smart guy and keeps me awake at 8 am for the most part. The class is very structured with assignments and mini-test. He shows you how econ can be applied to everyday life. I'd definitely take him again.

What a great teacher!! He is SO willing to help anyone who doesnt understand. Just go to his office hours & he will help you with anything. He gives random card quizzes & always takes attendance. Study the study guide & your notes for the test. Even though the test is straitforward, there arn't alot of points & its easy to miss alot.

AMAZING teacher. I had him at 8am and almost looked forward to class. DEFINITELY the BEST econ teacher at JMU, great at teaching the material and really cares about students. it's hard material but as long as you do the work and study you can get an A. do yourself a favor and take him :)

best teacher i have had so far at JMU, very helpful, keeps class interesting, i would highly recommend him, although be careful, his exams are a bit diffucult if you don't put in enough study time.

Woods is the BEST professor I have had while at JMU. He cares deeply for his tests and makes the class interesting. This is not the easiest class in the world; however, Woods will go out of his way to help any student. There are 10 pop quizzes and he drops the lowest 3. There are 2 tests and a final.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! 10 pop quizzes, drops the lowest 3. Two tests and a final. If you study the study questions and attend class, you will do fine.

Professor Wood clearly knows this material really well. He can be such a nerd at times, but in a funny way! The tests are pretty difficult so you have to study alot. If you do the workbook problems and understand how you got the answers you did, you'll pass. I expect at least a B out of this course.

prof. wood was a pretty good teacher..his notes helped alot and he made the subject as interesting as it could be..he is a really nice guy who makes corny jokes alot. his tests are really hard though you have to study alot alot!

Wood's a very nice guy with a very funny haircut. Cons-Tons of notes and attendance is mandatory. I liked this class better than Macro, though. But yeah his tests can def. be challenging. Usually 4 open ended Q's with 15-16 multiple choice. Pop quizzes are 23% of your grade. I'd gladly take Wood again--makes class interesting and is a fair grader.

Wow-his notes/lectures are so organized and clear. Keeps you updated on progress thru semester. Tests are challenging-you've got to study a lot and keep up, cramming doesn't work. You have to keep up with the STUDY PROBLEMS to do well. Great class, interesting material, great helpful prof. Take him!

I thought he was a great teacher. I'm not in COB, so I was nervous going into the class. He was clear & concise on everything and wanted to make sure that you understood the material. Tests are challenging, but if you look over notes and readings you won't have a problem. He does 1 question pop-quizes; definately help your grade. Recommended!

Wood is literally the best professor I have ever had. He is both brilliant and hilarious - I never thought I would enjoy econometrics so much. He also cares so much about his students that you are inspired to work hard. This course is challenging but well worth it.

this guy is so funny and he reallly knows his stuff which is not something you can say about most teachers. he always has his lesson prepared and websites to keep your mind off class every so often. best teacher i have had so far definitely take him

NOT fun at 8am. BUT he makes it bearable with real-life examples and his structure is consistent. Reading is certainly mandatory or you will get lost. Tests are fair though difficult if adequate time is not spent preparing. His corny jokes, and a sense of humor make the class doable.

Professor Wood is the best ECON teacher you can get. Macro is a hard thing to teach and Wood is a very good teacher. He really wants you to do well, hes always there for office hours and gives you everything you need for tests. Do the study guide questions, they are on all tests and don't miss class and youll be fine. You have to get him.

First off, I took Macro with Nevin who was a great professor and I learned alot, but from Professor Wood, haha I learned a whole lot more. He's such an educated man who lectures with realistic events which makes understanding Econ a 100% better.

Professor Wood was a great professor! It was not an easy class for most, but I was able to get an A (I am minoring in economics, however). He explains hard concepts very well and I learned a lot in this class. I highly recommend him!

Wood is the best guy ever! His class is difficult and you have to work your butt off to get a good grade but he is very clear and is one of the best professors i have ever had! There are only 3 tests including mid term and Final but 10 small quizzes. You get stretch time every day and he is a great guy!!

Cutest man ever! He tells corny little jokes and has fun little stories. Definitely makes economics at 8AM do-able. Tests are hard but just work hard. 10 pop quizzes and drops the lowest 3. Very reasonable, helpful guy who wants you to succeed. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He is awesome.

William Wood is a great teacher! He is a very sweet man who cares a lot about his students. He explains topics very thoroughly, so if you go to class (and pay attention) you will be able to do fine. He can be kind of awkward one on one, but he wants to do his best!

LOVE this man! Hate econ and I'm terrible at it but I always enjoyed going to his class even though it was at 8am. Great guy and great teacher. I would absolutely recommend him.

Very helpful and notes are clear. I found the class challenging though because economics is not my thing. Test were manageable and gives 10 pop-quizzes (only 7 count towards grade though) so make sure to keep up with reading and study questions.

took this class at 8 am and rarely minded getting out of bed for it. funny guy, takes time to learn names, and gives stretch breaks halfway through 75 min classes. do the study guide questions and you will be rewarded. he gives 10 pop quizzes (counts 7)and if you pay attention in lecture they help boost your grade.

Take Professor Wood! I hated macro and thought that micro would be the same but he makes micro enjoyable. This class isn't too bad. Take the notes in class and do all the study guide problems and you should be fine. There are word-for-word questions from the study guide.

I took wood's class for 200 and 201 and he was great. His notes are very descriptive and easy to understand and he is very willing to help out students who are having trouble. The tests are hard, but you will learn a lot. If you go to class, pay attention, and read the book you will do well. I highly recommend this class

Excellent professor. Exams are hard, quizzes are easy, he explains things to you better than most professors. You WILL learn a lot. This is how college learning is supposed to be.

His class is pretty easy for macro. Just 3 tests and 10 card quizzes with the bottom 3 dropped. Study the study guide book for test and its cake!

I took Professor Wood for both Macro and Micro and he was great! He presents the material clearly and never tries to trick you when it comes to tests/quiz's. Econ can be a hard class regardless of the teacher but as long as you go to class, take clear notes, and complete the study guide questions you will be golden! Take Wood, you wont regret it!

The best class I've ever taken so far. Super clear teacher. You learn a lot, although a lot of it is repeated from micro and macro. Taught in the Socratic method. Take this class.

Professor Wood is simply great! As long as you pay attention, read the textbook, and work the study guide questions, there is absolutely no reason to not get an A. Most prepared teacher I have ever met!

What a great professor! He made me want to get up for Macroeconomics at 8am and that is really difficult to do!. 3 tests, 10 pop quizzes (3 lowest dropped). He was so excited about the material and it made it so much easier to sit through.

After seeing his "easiness" rating on Rate My Professor, I was skeptical of taking this class. I was so glad that I did end up taking it! Professor Wood is undoubtedly the best professor in this school. He doesn't check workbook problems, they are for your benefit entirely. 10 pop quizzes but he drops 3. If he only offers an 8 am, take it anyway!

Professor Wood is a wonderful man. Go to his office hours if anything is unclear and he will be happy to clear it up. 10 Pop quizes,3 dropped. They are basically a question in the workbook so be prepared. Tests are hard but some questions come from the workbook as well. Take professor Wood.

Mr. Wood is an amazing professor. He's interested in the material he's teaching and he wants his students to understand it. He's very prepared and gives clear, organized notes. Do the study guide problems he assigns to prepare for tests and you'll do fine. No attendance policy, but I went to every 8am class.

Wood is a great professor and a great guy. Macro is a hard concept but he made it more than bearable to get a good grade in his class. As long as you study the study guide questions and read over notes you are golden. I managed to get a solid B in the class. If you are willing to put in the time and effort you will succeed in his class. Take Wood.

My favorite class I have taken at JMU. The class is purely discussion derived from Professor Wood's draft text and one other textbook. 3 tests and 2 papers. The class is challenging, but if you participate and visit his office you will succeed. He is truly interested in the material and a genuinely great guy.

I wish there were more professors like Professor Wood at JMU. He helped re-inspire some of the intellectual curiosity I feel I have lost as a business major. I think a lot of the concepts discussed are important for understanding industry structure for when you graduate; dedicate some time to this class and an A is will not be out of the question

Simply 10 pop "card" quizzes, and lowest 3 dropped, but they are easy if you read and pay attention(23%). Reality quiz "mini-test" (10%), two tests (20% each), and comprehensive final (27%). BEST ECONOMIC PROFESSOR, WELL ORGANIZED, AND CLEAR LECTURES. DON'T SKIP CLASSES. READ THE BOOK AND DO STUDY GUIDE(SG) QUESTIONS. (TESTS' QUESTIONS FORM SG)

Probably the most reasonable professor I've ever met. Extremely smart, excellent teacher, clear expectations, fantastic guy. Take him for any subject. Top 2 professor I've ever had.

William Wood's class saved my GPA. I took this class once and failed it, and took it as a repeat forgive course. His lectures make a lot of sense and his grading is fair. Its not an easy A but if you study you should do well

Definitely worth it to take his class. I woke up at 8am twice a week and didn't even mind it. He does not care about attendance it is an open class so he says you may come and go as you please but he is very anti-technology which I didn't find to be a big problem. He knows what he's talking about and is VERY willing to help anyone at anytime.

Professor Wood is the cutest little man. He is extremely enthusiastic about Economics and genuinely knows what he is talking about. He uses lots of examples to really drill in an idea. I would take him again in a heartbeat but his classes fill up really fast.

Wood is the best Macro teacher you can get at JMU, but that being said it was still an extremely difficult class. I do know of some people that have gotten A's in his class so it is not impossible. Pop quizzes are easy but test are hard (even though they feel easy). Good luck!

Mr. Wood is the best Econ professor at JMU! There are two tests and 10 card quizzes (which are one question pop quizzes that are worth 10 points) but 3 of the 10 are dropped. The card quizzes aren't that hard, but they prepare you for the test short answer questions. The tests are a few short answer questions and mostly multiple choice.

Fantastic teacher and human being. Incredibly smart and very helpful. Because he's so smart he kinda expects students to be too its not an easy class, but pay attention and you will learn. Amazing teacher take him if you can!!!

LOVED Professor Wood! Honestly was so nervous coming into the semester about taking macroeconomics, but Professor Wood made class interesting and pretty fun. 10 card quizzes and drops the lowest 3, 4 tests including the final. Do the study guide questions he assigns as some will likely show up on card quizzes and tests! TAKE WOOD!

Professor Wood's class is one of the best classes I have taken. The material is a little tough, but he really shows passion for the success of his students. He can be a bit odd at times, but he has a great understanding of the field and truly appreciates it. I would definitely take Professor Wood if given the opportunity to again.

Best professor I've had so far at JMU! He isn't out to trick you, or give you bad grades. He genuinely wants you to do well and gives clear cut lectures on material for tests. His lecture style saved me in this class - so simplistic and so efficient. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM for Macro and Micro economics. I got A's on both and its all thanks to him

Best professor. Explained topics crystal clearly. Theres two tests, ten pop "card" quizzes (3 lowest dropped), and a final. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you want to do well you MUST go to get the notes. No graded hw but do the recommended SG questions bc they are similar to the test questions. Put in the time and its an easy A. TAKE THIS CLASS

So cute/sweet. Best teacher I have ever had. Seriously. Love the way he lectures. Makes it easy to understand difficult topics. Made an 8 am 100% worth it. Take him and youll never regret it. I would take him again in a heartbeat if I ever saw his name as an option. He loves teaching and makes it enjoyable for all of us as well. I LOVE HIM

Very straightforward and makes a hard subject much easier to understand. Attending class is essential to passing!!! There's also 10 pop quizzes (3 dropped) but if you study ur notes for a few mins before class, you should be fine. I took him for 200 and now 201 and i couldn't have made a better choice. Take him!!!

OBSESSED hes so great, so clear about what he wants, you wont ever be blindsided. Never used the textbook because the study guide has summaries of textbook. I recommend buying studyguide so you can write in it, I rented so I had to write in light pencil&that sucked. I LOVE HIM hes so happy to teach. Dont text in class though he hates it! ILYWILLIAM

wood is the best for micro and macro. He loves when people show up to office hours to go over practice problems, it's the best way to study for the tests. Card quizzes are very easy if you pay attention and take notes. Highly recommend taking him

385 is a tough class no matter how you slice it, but Wood is prob the best prof for it. He's not as good at this as he is at other classes, though, and his lectures can go by kinda fast/be confusing. Make sure you clarify and go to office hours and you'll be fine. Nicest guy in econ.

Dr. Wood is a great professor. His 345 class is Socratic and requires diligent reading and engagement with the course. It will be hard but you will learn a ton. The class is setup in much differently than normal course/more professional. Tests and the readings will be tough but its doable and really interesting material.

I was so intimidated to take this class, but Dr. Wood changed all of that. He really helped me see the good in ECON, and really makes everything so easy, understandable, and relate able. One of the best professors you will ever get. I am planning on taking him for Micro next semester.

Econ major here, this guy is one of the best, took him for many classes. Pretty sure most negative reviews are from non-majors who think Econ is as easy as their major and aren't putting the work in and showing up bc I never had these problems. In fact, I took really detailed notes and it made tests easy. Got an A/A- in every class.