Gordon Kettle - Polk State College

Professor: Gordon Kettle

Department: TBD

College: Polk State College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kettle is awesome, class is very easy and you dont have to do much to pass, but if you do want to learn something you deffinitely can here, he gives lots of information and resources to look into it further if you want

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kettle is an easy A, there was like 3-4 Test including the final, and you get extra credit on how you place in a group for test prep

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everything on the tests are from your notes. If you took good notes in class, you should be fine. Theres extra credit where you play jeopardy and the points you get on the game will be added to your test grades. It really helps a lot. Three tests in total. There's one take home test and the rest in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MACRO1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kettle is by far the best professor I've ever had. Unlike many professors, he knows the subject inside and out and knows how to teach it. I took his macro and microeconomics classes and learned great a deal of a great deal from them. I would definitely take this teacher again for any class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Participation is key. I took Microeconomics and Macroeconomics with him in the same semester. Lectures are great but the tests are not super easy, you better study. I got an A in both. Professor Kettle doesn't waste your time, his classes are concise and interactive. Great Professor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at PSC. He's hilarious and loves teaching economics. There are 3 tests and he does group jeopardy to review for the tests. Try in jeopardy because the extra credit will come in handy. Textbook is not needed, everything comes from the powerpoints so take good notes! Easy A if you study and do well on the tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kettle made learning Economics enjoyable. He used current data as examples during lectures. Group jeopardy was fun and his study guides for the tests were extremely relevant. Kind of disappointed I dont need Micro for my degree because Id love to take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kettle is one of my favorite professors at Polk State. He's very smart and is very passionate about what he teaches! He leaves room for lots of extra credit which is very nice, and he has a very rational outlook on economics.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Funny, kind, and knowledgeable. Minimal assignments (just 3 tests) and a laid-back atmosphere. Easy A and worth both my time and money. Also, no textbook required which was a plus. Refreshing to actually learn something in a class versus being bombarded with "busy work". Would 100% pick him as a professor again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kettle was amazing. At the beginning of the semester, he lays out his grading criteria pretty clearly. Basically the class is out of 500 points. Test 1 100 pts. Test 2 100 pts. Test 3 200 pts. Participation(basically showing up to class)100 pts. The class before each test, you play jeopardy as a review & get HELLA EXTRA CREDIT.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SLS1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest and funny professor you'll ever take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very flexible/forgiving when it comes to grading. He gives great opportunities for extra credit. Also, for those looking to gain some actual knowledge from the class versus just getting an easy A, he is very knowledgeable and does a great job teaching the material. Would gladly take his class again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kettle is amazing. There were only three tests, one of which is the final and another is a take home test. He gives a lot of extra credit. Be prepared to work with others to receive your extra credit. Jeopardy will be your life-line. No book required, just take good notes. Attendance is graded. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome proffesor awesome class. take him for a full semester,my advice. 3 tests (NO FINAL). Extra credit opportunities with homework and final jeopardy games.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kettle is one of the best that I have had. He presents all information in a way that is easy to comprehend. His reviews are extremely beneficial and the tests always relate to the course. He has a way to relate the info to real life which is important as a business major.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tons of extra credit. The only way you can fail his class is to never show up.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EC02013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is honestly the easiest A I have ever gotten. Not even because he is easy, but because he is incredibly thorough so if you fail, you did that to yourself. He can be a bit heavy of lectures, but he is a funny guy. I'm taking him for Micro next semester.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There are NO HOMEWORK assignments in this class so attendance is extremely important. Professor Kettle is an excellent teacher and is always willing to stay after class to assist you. This class has 3 tests with an extra credit Jeopardy match prior to each test to prepare you. You will not regret taking this professor because he makes learning fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Macro-Econ, seemed easy enough but his tests can be brutal if you don't study enough. He really tries to simplify the concepts so you can understand them, so much so that he doesn't require a textbook. If you are in a pinch, the Jeopardy reviews can really help. Make sure your team is good! Overall, it's pretty easy to make an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever! Made everything easy to understand, and definitely cares about his students! Gives tons of extra credit, almost impossible to fail the class.