Gus Montes - Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

Professor: Gus Montes

Department: Economics

College: Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes super mellow. I enjoyed the class a lot

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Montes has been by far my favorite professor. He does leave a lot of homework with the connect and the quiz and reading is a must if you want to get a good grade. He is caring for your grade and wants you to succeed. His classes are very engaging and is easy accesible at his office.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took both of his econ classes. Pretty easy if you just do the take home quizzes. Exams are pretty easy since they were open book. He is very generous with extra credit if you are willing to participate.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will definitely need to put in the work if you want to pass this class. Make sure to purchase a paper book because he will most likely let you use it during exams. Do the online homework, read(even if you don't get it at first) and make sure to attend class or you will miss very useful information. He wants to see you pass, just show effort.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is amazing. Your tests are almost exactly the same questions as the test reviews he sends home (counts as homework). He knows his stuff and presents it well. If you pay attention to his class and read before hand, you will get an A and you will know the material. This class was my favorite class over my 2 years at Santa Ana College.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this is my favorite teacher in this college, his tests are not easy. But he will help you if you show effort he is not a tough grader. However, he can't help you if you don't let him know you need it. If you want to challenge him he gladly accepts his humor is odd but soon enough you will understand it. If there was a third class i would take it to

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't really enjoy his class. I was confused during lectures because it felt like everything was all over the place. You can't skip class you'll be lost! He expects you to explain the answers to every question on the exams. He's very sarcastic and puts you on the spot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

READ, READ, READ. He will love you if you read lol. Take home exams reflect the in class exams and short answers ques. are given ahead of time. Open book exams and he offers tons of e.c. Very caring prof and I would definitely recommend taking his class. Relies on groups to prep for exams (100 pts) and final (200 pts). it's Tanya from 120 AND 121!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will give the same effort into you, the same way you give effort to his class. He is there to get you ready for the next level. Ask for help, he will help you. He does not take laziness lightly. Do your work, participate in his conversations, read, and you will pass. Montes uses real life situations to describe his lessons. Xtra-cred is earned.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 121AND120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the easiest classes I took at SAC. All you have to do is read the book, and understand what the concepts of the chapter. I guess students don't like to read the book, in which translating to failing the class. C'mon people, if you are not planning to put the effort in every class you take, then reconsider coming to school.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! He will help you to get a higher grade by doing extra credits

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gus is by far the best professor take for Econ. The class is easy and he gives MANY opportunities for you to pass the class. Do the online hw and the take home quizzes and study them for the exam and you'll do fine. Visit him during his office hours and he WILL work with you. This Ivan from Fall 2017 TTH11:10! Just in case you're reading his Gus!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is Jairo, for non-anonymity's sake. His teaching style focuses on engagement and he lectures well, asking students to briefly recap to ensure we understand, as well as using funny stories and examples. He clearly cares about his students, and offers to help anyone who asks for it. Study hard, do the work, ask when needed, and you'll pass well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Montes is a fun, loving kind of guy. There is a lot of homework and gives extra credit if you participate in class. Tests range in level of difficulty from very easy to very difficult. Sometimes tests are unreasonably time constrained.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great person!! makes class fun lol

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You have a set of good answer that you are a enjoyable process in class. A positive to this style of teaching is great because want to answer each questions about how to economics is not easy an organization. Thank you for helping me from homework while office hour! ;)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Gus for Econ 120 and it was the best decision I have made, context was somewhat difficult but nothing you can't do. He works with you and is so open to helping you. He is the pure definition of a teacher. He has passion and WANTS you to learn. His lectures are so fun and there is never a day that you will be bored. Amazing humor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love him, the lecture is amazing! I recommend to take his class!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be ready to read! If you read and ask questions you should do well in class. If you're having a hard time understanding the material speak to him during office hours. He cares about his students and will go out of his way to help. He is funny and makes the class go by fast!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Gus Bc I wanted to get more classes done out of CSULB. Best decision! very funny and his humor is what makes class bearable. The content is difficult, make sure to take notes and read the book and ask questions because he does throurouhly answer them. Talk to him outside of class. He likes to see his students care about their own grade.