Fred Abraham - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Professor: Fred Abraham

Department: Economics

College: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Abraham is a very nice professor. He is there to help if you need it,but the class is hard to stay on top of. He gives exams every 10 days and they are each 20 questions, the class average was usually like 11 or 12. He is very funny, but he also goes very fast.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His tests have twenty questions and they are very tough. If you skip class on a Friday where everyone else decides to skip class he'll take attendance. You have to read the book and take notes to understand what he talks about in the lectures as well. The class size is huge and it's terrifying for a first year student.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Abraham was hilarious during lecture and he likes to joke around. There were 9 tests and then the final. The final was cumulative and required TONS of studying. He curves every test and drops the worst score of all the tests before the final. If you pass the final, you pass the class. Overall great professor and fun class! Would recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is heavily curved, but its ranked so no matter what a certain percentage of the class will fail. Make sure to go to lectures and take notes because his test questions almost all come from in class lectures.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class was very tough, but Abraham did a good job to help make it interesting. He does these funny acting like things sometimes. If you attend class and take good notes and do the study guide problems that will help. If you struggle with this class watch the video he takes of class. They are really helpful to clear up things missed in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher who loves what he teaches. He wants you as a student to benefit from the course he teaches. Wants his students to think analytically as well as use his class in the real world. Study, study, study. Class is not easy but very rewarding, you will learn a lot that will help benefit you as a citizen. TURN YOUR PHONES OFF.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

F. Abraham is a great professor! The class is challenging but he explains it great. I enjoyed hearing his lectures and learning from him. Highly suggest taking him as a professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Abraham is HILARIOUS! He kind of looks like the Monopoly guy. In Macro he gives short tests(20 questions) once a week rather than huge tests every few weeks which makes it easier to do well on the tests. He drops your 3 lowest test scores. Abraham is a very knowledgeable and kind professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor who actually makes macro interesting. His lectures seem to go by very quickly and are enjoyable. His tests are difficult, so you will have to put in some time outside of class but overall, it's not too bad. No assignments, 9 tests, a comprehensive final, and random "pop quizzes" that are just free points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, very funny. My favorite of the Semester

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend! Nine 20 question M.C. tests and a 40 M.C. cumulative final. Buy the study guide, it really helps. Also, he grades on a curve that will only help you, not hurt you. It's a tough class but enjoyable with F. Abraham. He is the head of the Econ department but loves teaching Intro to Macro. TAKE ABRAHAM!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor! Make sure to attend class on days that many people skip (around Halloween, Thanksgiving Break, etc.) as he gives easy free point pop quizzes on days when the room doesn't look very full. He does a great job of preparing students for tests as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Abraham is an awesome macro professor! He knows his stuff and will take the time to make sure he answers questions. The tests are hard and you should plan to study often. Macroecon is very complex but Abraham is the best person to teach the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MACRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is a very good professor. His jokes are funny and helps keep class interesting. He gives 3 pop quizzes that are graded. Tests are very hard and worded strange. Will help if you need additional help. Tough class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MACRO05
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Abraham is by far the best Macro teacher. Tests are very difficult but since he grades on a curve it will help a lot. Strictly test based grading but its a must to show up for class. If you plan on missing a couple days then you're screwed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

HE IS MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR!! He absolutely loves what he teaches, and he made me become passionate about Econ as well! The class is challenging, but he does a great job of explaining the material. I wish he could be my professor for every class! TAKE HIS CLASS!!! :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Abraham does a great job relaying information to his students and always holds my attention. Great professor, take him if you want to learn a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1041
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless you give 24-7 to the study of Econ don't expect anything easy in this class. Test's are extremely difficult. Study hard for a C!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is quite hard but Abraham is the best professor I have ever had. Extremely knowledgable about the subject and very passionate. Will keep you interested throughout every lecture. Study hard and read the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: INTROMACRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm an international student,English isnt my 2nd language. Hard class, but fun, I like his jokes. 9 or 10 tests, cant remeber, 20 multi. choice Qs.Pretty tough. Qs are all from his lecture, if u want a good grade, I strongly recommand u attend class, take good notes and/or watch his videos at library. Focus on Graphes, u'll be fine. I got A.