Kenneth Baker - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Professor: Kenneth Baker

Department: Economics

College: University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON207
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ken Baker is a dream boat. Guy cares about his students and their success, and will do anything in his power to help you succeed. Dorky guy who loves Econ and makes the class understandable and digestable! Also, he keeps having kids, so if you have him, always check in to see if he has another on the way!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, such a great professor so clear on what he expects!! Took this class over the summer online and it was SO easy and straightforward, highly recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance based off clicker questions, you only need 70% of clicker questions correct to get 100% in the participation category. Really easy if you show up and take notes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ken is all around a really good professor. I dont find his class the easiest but thats bc of the content not his teaching abilities. Hes very good at explaining things and is willing to help outside of class. Homework is very consistent & not overwhelming but its important to do well on it!! Tests are a lot of info, but he gives a lot of help!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken is a great guy; however, his lectures are often dreadfully boring. He (usually) "adjusts" grades at the end of the semester (i.e. I received a 95 on a final in which I probably deserved a 75 at best). Easy A if you show up and give an ounce of effort.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baker is great! I honestly have no interest in economics but he made it way more exciting and tolerable. I took this as an online course and he was the most involved online professor I've ever had with recorded interactive lectures and zoom conferences. Also lots of extra credit opportunities so that's nice! Really glad I had Dr. Baker!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken Baker is the king of Economics. Best there is. Go to class, review his practice exams, that's all there is to it. He's straight to the point; just do what is asked and you'll be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy and basically just a recap of Econ 201. Really boring to sit through, but an easy A and Ken tries to make it as entertaining as possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ken was a great teacher! Econ is a boring subject, so don't expect it to be a very interesting class. This class is an easy A. Study the practice exams before the tests and you should ace every one. 70% of clickers get you a 100 for participation. Don't skip class because the clickers will kill your grade if you don't do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Seriously UT? another ECON course? At least it's with Baker! This dude is awesome. What a boring subject to teach, but he makes a trip out of it. 10/10 don't take anyone else. STUDY THE STUDY GUIDE A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Since UT decided to make upperclassmen take Econ AGAIN even after taking it freshman year, this is my second class with Kenneth, and I wouldn't take this class with anyone else. He is intelligent, hilarious, HE GIGGLES CONSTANTLY, and he is all around excited about Economics, the most boring subject ever. Take him. Have fun. Get your easy A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Requires roughly 70% attendance. Know the study guide material and exams will be a breeze. Sapling and flipit homework once a week.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy who knows his stuff and how to effectively teach it. Practice exams are almost identical to exams. Homework is much more difficult that actual exams. Must attend because of clickers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baker is a great economics professor. He really knows what hes talking about, and explains it in a way thats easy to understand. He has PowerPoints with blanks in them so you can fill them in during class. He also asks a lot of clickers, and gives extra points on almost every exam. I highly suggest taking Dr. Baker for econ!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some days can drag on so try to take in afternoon. Clicker points can catch up with you, so be careful. Averaged about 5 clicker points per day. Must go to 8/12 labs for full credit lab grade. 3 exams (drops lowest score) and a COMPREHENSIVE final. 1 online homework assignment per week. 4 "experiments" which are online games, no knowledge needed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really like Mr. Baker. He's a great teacher. If you forget your calculator or scantron for the test, he will have extras and will just trade something of you for it. I never went to class, because clickers were involved, and you can usually have a friend take yours. The tests were like the practice exams, so this class was easy. I hate economics!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Ken Baker. He understands the needs of students and does his best to help out everyone. Utilize exam study guides that he provides, and definitely fill out the notes that he gives in class. From the start, Ken will tell you attendance is semi-mandatory. DON'T LISTEN. DON'T SKIP CLASS. Its tempting, but its a big chunk of your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ken Baker is a dreamboat. He's pretty to look at, he's funny, and he's smart. He really knows his stuff about Economics. If you do all of the work you'll do really well in the class. He gives you plenty of chances to make mistakes and learn from them. I hated the class material but he's an amazing teacher. He loves his students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE KEN IF YOU CAN TAKE HIM DO IT!!!! He's so funny and easy on the eyes. His lectures are entertaining but you have to fill out the powerpoints because he doesn't post the full version after class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON213
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIM FOR ECON!!! He moves the homework deadline back all the time, his practice exams are exactly like the actual exam, and his lectures are entertaining plus he's so cute. Only thing is you actually need to go to class to get clicker points, and his powerpoints have blanks on them that you need to fill in if you want to have the lectures.