Alex Taber - Santiago Canyon College, Orange, CA

Professor: Alex Taber

Department: Economics

College: Santiago Canyon College, Orange, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON101102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was worried about taking Micro/Macro in a single semester along with my other tough classes. Taber is a great teacher who TRULY wants his students to succeed. He gives you more than satisfactory lectures. He provides study materials, that if you put the time in, will really prepare you for the exams. Taber is the man and I highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cares about students,and takes time to make sure material is understood.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my opinion the only professor to take for Econ. Lectures are very informative. Patient , wants to be sure you understand. Gives great study material. Explains subject in relatable means. Always available for assistance. Not a lot of room for error 4 tests and econlab hw but gives multiple chances on hw. Fair grader. Respected. Rock on Prof. T

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Tough subject, yet Dr. Taber is amazing!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Professor Taber is the most caring professor you will ever have. He wants you to pass. His office hours are so useful. He also uploads some very helpful practice tests (literally old test questions so they prepare you for his tests very well) as well as other docs. If you don't pass it's because you didn't make an effort on your part.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Amazing professor. You can tell that the cares about his students and wants everyone to get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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 absolutely love Dr. Taber and I wish he could teach all my business courses. I was actually really upset after I finished both his courses and realized I will never sit in one of his lectures again. I was always so interested in his class because he makes it fun. The subject gets tricky and he does his best to help students out.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Taber is a prime example of what all professors should be like. He actually loves what he does and it truly shows. Taber is part of the very few professors who actually care for the subject and very knowledgable at the same time. He has a love for economics and it is very obvious. He got his phD from Uchicago and it clearly shows! Super smart!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Taber is one of the greatest professor's i've had! You can tell he loves his job. Fair warning, Econ is hard subject. He tries his best to get the point across to you but if you don't read the book/ constantly read your notes/ study hard for the exam, don't expect to pass. No E/C.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I admire Taber, he's a great guy even though he considers questions to be "Tangent Discussions." I didn't read the book, he let's you use flashcards on the exam, he doesn't let you leave early, and he's ready to help anyway you can. His exams are TOUGH but I think that's because he loves Econ so much lol. But I would average 40/50 and I did fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As an Economics major who transferred to a 4-year, I can confidently say that Prof. Taber is the best professor I have ever had. He prepares you to think critically and taking his classes gives you a huge advantage over your peers at the 4-year level. Excellent lectures and an even better person. If you're interested in Econ/Biz you must take him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best prof at SCC. He comprehensively knows what he is talking about and loves his profession with a passion. Took Econ 101 and 102 in the same semester and ended up with As in both classes; you have to put in the effort to understand the sample questions and powerpoints to do well in his class. He genuinely cares for each student.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Taber is great at teaching this subject. He knows what he is talking about, and teaches using examples that are easy to understand, which makes it easy to do well in his class. His exams can be a little difficult, but if you study his notes and sample exam questions, you will do well. He has good office hours, and is quick at responding to emails.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECN101102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Taber is one of the best instructors at SCC. The guy knows his stuff and he's a very caring person. He works hard to make sure you understand the material. There are 4 non-cumulative test that you can do well in if you study good. And the online assignments are not that hard

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Taber is a good teacher. Hes very fair, he knows the material very well, explains it, and tries to use simple examples so that the class can understand. the problem is he moves SUPER quick. it seems like you blink and hes on something else.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had him for Econ 101 and I'm taking him again for Econ 102. Best prof @ SCC hands down! Explains topics extremely well, breaks down exams, gives you practice ?s very similar to exams, and is just an awesome guy. If you're a biz major take him; he preps you very well. If all profs taught as well as he does, I'd have a 4.0. TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors I have had. His class is not easy but he will make sure you understand the material. Total of 4 exams and drops the lowest score. Taber truly cares for his students and wants everyone to succeed. Highly recommend taking his class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Taber. Economics is very challenging for me and I took 101 with another professor and the experiences were worlds apart. Taber takes the time to make sure you understand and he's accessible outside of office hours as well as through email. He's seriously hot too, but don't let that distract you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECN101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever taken, by far. I have no idea why he isn't teaching at an Ivy League school. Makes complex topics easy to understand. Very approachable. Because Economics has political aspects to it, he was asked questions that were more political than economic, he handled it extremely well and answered objectively. Hope they pay him well!