Stephen Kaifa - County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Professor: Stephen Kaifa

Department: Economics

College: County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kaifa was hilarious, I had him for Macro and Micro, and I'd definitely take him again. You'll be roaring with laughter every class, and he teaches the material well too-- just make sure you take notes, you might get swept into the easygoing atmosphere and then get blindsided on the test. Learn the material and do the homework, review both.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Kaifa for Macro and I can honestly say that he was a phenomenal professor. He knows economics very well, but in order to learn from him you have to understand his teaching style. He loves to use analogies to dumb things down (which is great but for some people it doesnt work). 3 to 4 homeworks are given + 3 tests + an optional final.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Kiama this semester and he was awful. He barely tought anything and spoke about drinking and food. His tests are hard and did not offer help or any studying information with the grade heavily weighted on the tests than the 100 question homework he gives out that are confusing. If you are looking to pass then do not take him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO211AND212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Trust me, do not take him. Need a class and he is your only option? Wait for the next semester.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely smart professor. Has an ability to make concepts appear easier than they are. Tough exam giver. I do not necessarily agree with his method, even though I know it is fair and to be expected from a college professor! I would consider taking him again, and this is due to the fact that he is in fact a very intelligent professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful professor! Definitely recommend for all economic classes

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good professor and really funny he is always willing to help you and it is a really smart guy

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very funny this is actually a bad thing because he is off topic and its hard to tell when to tell the difference when he is joking or not. He was extremely lazy and fails to teach the material.. A few students and I had to form a study group and go over the text book. Its a tough class that he just makes more difficult. Test are from NJIT..

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

one of the best professors i have ever had. Makes class interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Covers the key concepts, would suggest reading the book and taking advantage of online sources to fully grasp everything. Otherwise he's a great professor and makes the class worth attending with his jokes and lectures. Understanding and doing well on the homework should guarantee you an A on the test with minimal studying.

Rating # 11

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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a really good professor probably the best I have ever had, he always give you help if you need it

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is the best profesor I would love to take this class anytime he teaches very well

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Kaifa for Econ 2 and thought the class was great. Yes, you have to pay attention and come to class, but Kaifa is a great professor who knows his stuff and will go out of his way to make sure you understand everything. Definitely take him as long as you don't mind putting in the work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really tough class to take online although I doubt it is much better in person. The material is tough and the book, which he co-wrote, is even tougher to follow. Avoid taking this class with him if you can. I've made Dean's list every semester and I probably won't this semester because of this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is straightforward online. Homework one week then an exam the next. Until the end of the semester. Test are very challenging, make sure you save and print out the homework. I did not end up reading and still did well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaifa was a great professor for Econ II, he was always clear, concise, and comedic. He definitely knows his stuff, and so long as you listen you're set.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kaifa is the best professor at CCM. There are students that think he's difficult but those people are the ones that don't attend class regularly. I advise you to READ THE BOOK before he teaches the lesson so that you have an easier time getting what he's teaching. The key is paying attention in class, that's how I passed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kaifa is a BOSS! He is not the easiest professor, but currently at CCM he is the only professor to take if you want a chance at passing. Do the online homework, and retry the questions until you get them right, it will help your grade. attend class and you will do fine. just stick it out and regardless of your grade don't drop it he curves grades.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

KING KAIFA! he is a hilarious man who knows how to relate economics in a way students will understand. The online test was very challenging but if you do the homework and show up for class you only need an 80 test average to get an A in the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My boy Kaifa the only econ teacher you should take, didn't need the book, didn't study, but ended up with a B, the homework is all online and you basically get an A for that, the only hard part about his class is that 1 online test and I think I only failed it because I did it with a group [of dummies]. BEST ECON PROFESSOR ALIVE.