Dave Baker - Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Professor: Dave Baker

Department: Economics

College: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you skip class more than 3 times he starts deducting points form your exams. He is a nice guy who really knows econ, but he can get off topic often. His tests can be pretty tricky, but if you take good notes and read some of the book then they are not impossible. He only grades from 3 tests and one assignment, so the test can be nerve wrecking.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His class is specifically set up so that you have to attend or you will struggle to pass. He makes Econ pretty easy to understand, but can be boring at times. Only grades on three tests and one project. He uses no technology so you have to call him if you need to get in contact and doesn't use blackboard. Overall, nice guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dave is a great teacher but his tests are pretty tough. I took him for micro and macro econ. You get maybe 3 homework assignments, which are all pretty easy. He doesnt use blackboard so you have to keep track of your grade yourself or ask him how you're doing. If you study you will do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not a bad professor, he's pretty cool, however his lectures can get boring and he goes off topic sometimes. The thing I really don't like about him is that his handwriting is chicken scratch-mediocre and he knows it. As an addition, he doesn't give very good outlines for his exams and they are miles apart from each other overall, nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Baker is great. He made me enjoy Econ which I thought I hated, because he makes everything so easy to understand. He writes on the board a lot, so always be ready to take notes, and don't be afraid to ask him to clarify things for you. Only frustration is that he doesn't use his email. Tests are straightforward and he gives extra credit!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Baker is a great prof. He gets off topic occasionally, but he is definitely willing to explain things more than once. He will work with you and do whatever he can to help you get a good grade. I had some sickness in the family and he was super understanding, even letting me push back tests and the final exam bc I missed class due to that.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Such a sweet man. If you go see him in office hours he really does care about you. NEED to be in class bcuz attendance and lecture notes. No blackboard or emailing. You have to call his home phone. Very willing to help, whole grade is pretty much exams, based all off his notes. Tells you exam questions. Offers tons of E.C. but is a lot of work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Doesn't use blackboard or note PowerPoints, the entire grade in the class is based off exams. has the WORST handwriting I have ever seen so good luck taking notes. if you have to contact him outside of class you have to call him at his house phone.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Baker was one of the best profs I have had so far! He made this class so interesting I added Economics on as a second major. He is funny and really makes things simple. Although his hand writing is hard to read, he works hard to make sure everybody understands before moving on. He only has a few tests, and they are based purely on his lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Baker knows what he's doing. He always writes the notes on the board so make sure you have plenty of paper. He gives extra credit opportunities and most worksheets are credit/no credit. He can be pretty funny but he's definitely old-school. Nothing online. If you need to reach him you have to CALL his house lol

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've always gotten good grades throughout college, but Professor Baker destroyed my GPA with that class. Studied my butt off to have my highest test score be an 80%. All tests based off his notes, has HORRIBLE handwriting, and the whole class is based off exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He does handouts about every class with fill in the blank, and it is almost guaranteed that all the information on the handouts will be on the exams. Make sure you attend class because he does keep track of attendance. He is extremely easy-going and offers extra credit. I would highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Antiquated professor who needs to learn how to use Blackboard and PowerPoint or a computer. The amount of work required for minimal points of extra credit is ridiculous. Your entire grade is dependent on tests alone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The most frustrating thing for me was that he did not use blackboard or email. You had to call him on his home phone. Due to the lack of Bb I never knew what my grade actually was, and when he showed me my grades the way he graded made no sense to me. The class is based off 3 tests and a final with a couple extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class is based on 3 tests. His tests are difficult and pretty confusing, but his lectures are so great he makes every concept so clear and provides several examples to help you better understand the material. He provides extra credit opportunities, but they're usually only worth one or two points.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

AFWUL professor. Does not have a blackboard page and you can only contact him through a HOME PHONE. His lectures are pointless because you don't learn anything, and his tests are so hard that 2/3 of the class will fail the test and he will refuse to curve the grade even a little bit. WORST PROF EVER

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I've had David Baker twice now an have been pleased with his teaching style. He is a little scattered at times. However, if you take notes and read the book you will do just fine! He has lots of funny stories and keeps class interesting. There are few chances to earn points but lots of extra credit. I would suggest taking! Just don't think to deep.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed Prof. Baker as a person more than as a professor. He is a little scattered and switches back and forth a lot, which makes class a little confusing. He gives nice little life lessons, good examples, and he is willing to help and accommodate for you. He gives study guides for the readings which is very helpful but there's a lot of material.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very nice individual. I am a straight A student and he wrecked my 4.0 GPA. I ended up with a B in the class. I put in so much time studying for each exam, with my highest score being an 86%. Never will take again. Beware: gives study guides and says to use the textbook in order to pass test. The only material on the test is his notes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is one of the nicest guys you will ever know. He is the classic old teacher. His tests are hard and he grades them pretty hard. He does not know how to use a computer so you do not find out what your total grade is until the end of the semester. He gives some extra credit out.