Kenneth Williams - Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Professor: Kenneth Williams

Department: Economics

College: Chabot College, Hayward, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anyone can achieve an A in his class, but it does require participation, raising your hand constantly, and taking advantage of all the extra credit opportunities. Every class involves a ten question quiz, typically at the end of lecture. But for any incorrect answers, write a rebuttal and you'll get the point. Hard work leads to an A!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Can't stand for that teacher wasting my time. Most of the time is doing something irrelevant such as teaching us to make the name card, making a nickname for everyone, telling dad's joke, introducing the 0.9 mm mechanical pencil and so on. You may think every teacher would have a introduction for the first meeting but this is not the first class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, first day of class everything is laid out for the rest of the semester on the work expected as well as the grading criteria. Gives out tons of extra credit, enough to go up several letter grades. Also gives out 3 finals so you always have a chance to get an A. A well structured class that I wish all my courses had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class was 3 units but it felt like 5. I dedicated a lot of my time in his class but I still failed to understand the material. You are teaching yourself Economics because he never lectures from the book. Quizzes are ridiculous, he expects you to know the smallest details. You're better off doing the ORAL EXAM at the end of the semester.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had to study everything on my own to learn the subject. I was hoping to learn Econ but he gives out too much life lessons. He gives a substantial amount of extra credit to move your grade up to two letter grades up. If you just need a grade for GEs, you can chill in this course. If you want to learn, read on your own.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely difficult to work with, and expects you to follow everyone of his rules. Failure to do so? F.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MICRO1
• 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:

Had no choice but to take him. He is very anal about things and he loves to put people on the spot. Loves to stroke his ego about how rich and smart he is. Reading the chapters is a must. Lots of extra credit. If you take him, you can be sure that it will take some time to get used to him. Its a shame because he seems to care about his students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MACRO2
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

NEVER take this teacher! You learn nothing from him because he goes off on too many tangents about how great he is and that he's better than us, and how we don't know anything. He doesn't teach. He mansplains. He's also highly prejudiced toward women and minorities. Classic white male supremacy. I was better off dropping than risking my grade!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Boring class. If you hate and not great on the test do not take him. I only took him because I have no other choice. Until I learned there is online Econ class in Las Positas. Sometimes he makes fun of you and he has mean jokes. But overall I think he is a good professor. Give extra credits, chance to the student. ECONOMIC IS HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• 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:

I'm about to finish his Econ1 class rn and Extra Credit is key and not very difficult to come by. He makes you answer your assigned QFR (HW) question to the class and defend it. If you are shy, like me, don't be. He helps you along and DON'T skip class hopping you're # will be skipped because he adds it all up at the end and deducts it from EC.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. You will NOT fail if you attend class, read the text, and earn E.C. points. Im not saying it's an easy A, but it is if you read and understand the text.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took it awhile ago, hated the class structure. Attendance mandatory, did not let me sleep or do other thing in his useless lectures. People who get A's are idiots who fail exams, cheat on quizzes and get the easy extra credit or those who tried. I got a 110% on his curved final, those cheaters who got 50%'s still got A's cause of extra credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tips to get an A : 1) Be his scribe (12 or more E.C points for free!) 2) Answer all the easy questions for easy E.C (They buildup at the end) 3) Know his acronyms and get used to his jokes (They're answers to his questions) 4) Volunteer for his Extra-credit (E.C) assignments 5) Read! 6) Do/Review QFRs 7) Answer at least one QFR/ class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICROECONOMICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I aced his class so I'm not some scorned bitter student. Ken Williams is trash. He'll tell you he doesn't go off topic right before going off topic. Hes constantly stroking himself bragging about his 200 properties. Super conservative Closet Trump voter forsure. He says his students get into Cal but that's only because he's the only micro teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is an intro class at community college.. it doesn't get any easier.. You could honestly negotiate your grade at the end of the semester (*not suggested*). Interesting lectures. Tedious hw and quizzes. Just read and do your QFRs, its not hard at all... Once you get to UC, all exams are written. No MC. Enjoy your MC quizzes/exams while it lasts.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Uncle ken has some of the best stories, I would rather listen to how he found a bag of money on the side of the road than the boring subject of elasticity.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alright, not my favorite professor, I could tell you how bad he is but honestly you have no choice when it comes to the subject. I got an A and its because I did every assignment/extra credit opportunity. study for every quiz, make flash cards, make this class your priority if you need to. He is really fair when it comes to grading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yo this prof was one of the GOATS you could definitely tell he loved economics told engaging stories every chance he got but was still able to fit all the material in lectures he's kinda awkward but its whatever he wants all his students to become millionaires

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm so confused as to why people think this guy is hard. Have you ever taken Econ anywhere else? This is the best you'll get. You actually learn through his engaging approach. He's so funny, read the chapters and answer a few questions, then quizzes. Unlimited extra credit. He has a good heart, tough exterior, a cuddly teddy bear on the inside.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for for Micro & Macro. Hilarious, kind of sassy, not tactful at times. The class is so easy. You read, answer a few end of Ch questions, go to class for review, then two short quizzes per week. Don't be scared, seems unapproachable, I assure you he will be in time. Order your book before class so you don't fall behind. Listen to his rules.