Michael Risso - Evergreen Valley College

Professor: Michael Risso

Department: TBD

College: Evergreen Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

don't waste time go with this teacher 10/10 listen to him and take 3 tests that's it

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON001B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Went off topic so so so many times. I didn't learn anything from this guy at all. Took him for intersession because he was the only one available. I had to miss the quiz and he made me write a 7 page paper. No guidelines or help and only have me this length requirement last minute.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON010B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I regret so much that why didn't I quit and choose another professor.....

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON010B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly believe all the negative reviews are from people who skipped class. In all seriousness, if you show up every day, listen to what he says and write down what he puts on the board, you'll pass with an A. The teacher talks about econ non-stop with an occasional story here or there, but which teacher doesn't do that?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Off topic teacher, long and boring lectures, essay tests

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just talked about his cat the whole time... but there were still tests (on the things that he didnt teach)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think i learned more about his cat than about the economy and how it works... I walked out of this class knowing none of the material that he WAS SUPPOSED TO TEACH

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THE WORST TEACHER EVER! He talks more about politicians and his own personal life than the material (and then we are still required to do good on the tests) He talks for the whole time and barely any of it is about economics

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very unhelpful and rude. Wont put the effort in to help students and is very strict with attendance. Dont expect learn to much because he just talks about random stuff in his life for 90% of class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher! His tests are based on what he talks about in lectures only. I didn't buy the textbook and I passed. Just show up everyday write down everything that he puts on the white board and study that for the tests. There is no homework only three tests and after lecture questions based on your opinions that are graded as extra credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy! He writes things on the board and gives lectures. Only had 3 "quizzes" in his class midterm and the final which was 2 parts. Gives extra credit questions at the end of class all the time about things he had on the board that day or weeks before. The extra credit goes towards your quizzes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECN10B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor. He can go off topic but still manage to teach the key points each day. Write everything on the board because they will be on the quizzes, midterm and final. Showing up to class is a must, you get extra credit points for being there. He uses those extra points on test and quizzes. to help your grade. Easy A to B Class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON10B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I just took his class, and he was a great professor. As long as you're on time every day, pay attention to his lectures, and take notes, you'll do fine. He gives a lot of examples and talks about current events, which helps relate the content to the real world. He knows a lot, and although he might seem scary, he's genuinely a really nice person.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had. Simple lectures, show up to class and you will do well in the class, he does not like tardiness. He has a lot of humor which makes attending class a real joy and something to look forward to. I especially liked how he connected course material with current which makes the material much easier to understand.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON10A10B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Econ 10A/Econ 10B Spring 2018 & I passed both w/ an A. he is all over the place when doing notes so in case you cant get everything down take PICTURES since he does erase the board & writing down his notes is CRUCIAL. He cant stand people being late & he gives extra credit for being on time & w/ the end of the day ? So attend is IMPORTANT!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Risso is by far the worse professor i've taken at EVC. He does not welcome questions and gets way too personal about his life and about politics. While I did pass the class it took a lot of effort to study and extra research because he can be all over the place. I feel EVC needs to hire a new professor for ECON b/c he's one of the few..

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON001B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gets too into politics and doesnt actually teach the course also cheating is rampant in his tests via smartphone making it upsetting to me who doesnt

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON010B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for 10A and then 10B over the summer and this is what I've learned. All the reviews are true - this class will drive you nuts. It's dry, but it's actually not hard - show up on time, PAY attention and take down the notes. Even though in class he seems unapproachable, if you talk to him outside after class, he's actually a really nice guy

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON10A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Risso is overall a good professor. He is really smart and extremely easy. I was a little bummed because he didn't go into as much detail as I would have liked. If econ is your major, you might not learn as much from him. He seems distant at first but if you go up to him and talk to him after class you'll realize he knows a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON010A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

READ THIS CAREFULLY. Taking him currently for both ECON10A and ECON10B. If you show up late, you WILL not get an A. This is bc all crucial info is written on whiteboard then *ERASED* within first 10min of class. **SHOW UP ON TIME**, write down the "critical info" on board(he doesn't even mention this info b4 erasing), then use laptop til class ends