Timothy Shaftel - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor: Timothy Shaftel

Department: Business

College: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shaftel is okay. He has a lot of homework in the book, but he fails to provide example problems for some homework leaving you hanging by yourself, especially towards the end. He has a lot of pop quizzes, and the tests are extremely difficult, especially the multiple choice. He does care about the subject a lot, but you need to study to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class and work through the examples he gives, you'll do great. Extra credit is abundant, so take advantage of that too. Activities daily that count toward your grade. I have a feeling anyone who says that this class is too much work or too fast is a freshman who just hasn't figured out good time management skills yet. Overall, great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shaftel is a super nice guy and if you do the homework you should get a good grade. He gives so much extra credit so take advantage of it. You have to go to class because every day he gives either a quiz or activity worth points

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not that he's not a nice guy or anything, lectures just go by way too fast for someone who has never taken accounting before. I don't think there was one class where I actually understood what was going on and had to learn every single thing outside of class. Be ready to put in a lot of effort if you have never taken an accounting class before.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• 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:

Great teacher and the sweetest person. Lots of homework but just stay on top of it and do the extra credit and youll be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shaftel is nice and usually in a great mood at 9 AM. If you attend the help room often to do your homework with help of TAs instead of copying you will find studying for the tests to be much easier. The textbook is a better learning resource than lecture, but you must attend for lots of in class points.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class holds a quiz or activity everyday so if you miss, you won't get your points. Shaftel is a really entertaining professor and provides many opportunities to earn extra credit. He is always happy and cracking jokes which makes class better.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shaftel really knows what he's doing. There are daily quizzes. Speak up during lecture and he will likely give you extra credit. This course picks up quickly so keep that in mind. Go to the help room or office hours! Maybe look into a tutor. If you're passing the class by the time of the final, your final exam score can replace a low test grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shaftel really cares about his students and clearly defines what you will be learning in lecture. Loves to hand out extra credit for student involvement. TAs really are there to help and have a great knowledge of what you need to know and do to succeed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of daily homework and daily quizzes are very often. Don't skip. An easy B if you just apply yourself. An A is very possible as long as you try hard and learn the material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shaftel was a good professor to teach basic accounting. He cared about every student, even though he didn't meet every one individually. Shaftel truly wanted everybody to be able to pass the class, so he gave out extra credit all the time, and if you did it all, it helped your grade out a ton.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shaftel is a great professor. He is engaging and makes the material easy to understand. There is a lot of homework and a daily 5 point quiz (usually easy). TONS of extra credit so take advantage of it before you regret it. I wouldn't say it's an easy A but if you put in the effort it can be! His textbook is so helpful so definitely read it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Professor Shaftel is great. His lectures are engaging and will be helpful outside of the class. There are several hours worth of homework due before every meeting as well as a nearly daily quiz. He wrote his own book, so be prepared to read the entire thing throughout the semester. It is helpful, but it's a lot of work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shaftels lectures are either very interesting or very boring, but hes a good professor who cares about his students. Theres a quiz almost everyday so know the material going into class and be ready for it. Do all of the extra credit because it will help you in the end. As long as you do the homework and go to class it shouldnt be too hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

do not skip any of his lectures or labs, There are so many extra credit points in this class and might come in hand at the end. Do all the homework and submit on time and do keep a track of all your points , because there are so many points that you get and the TA's kinda miss them. Do not take it if the class is offered in the morning.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

200 isnt difficult if you go to class and pay attention. Homework help online. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Demanding class he provides all the information you need, Easy A or B , Final is rough though

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Acct 200 is challenging but if you put in the work and do all the extra credit, you will easily get an A or B

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACC200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In this class, the material is very learnable. If you show up to class, you will get a bunch of points along with learn the content well. Shaftel teaches the content very strongly and I find myself very prepared when studying. The course is self is rather difficult, but Shaftel gives a ton of extra credit. You can get nearly 60 points

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is a main part of your grade. 5 points is given each day via quizzes or activities, and lecture is very content heavy and important. Both textbooks are required, one is the notes (which TA's check for a grade every few weeks) and the other has all of the homework assignments and templates. He is a nice and funny guy, difficult material.