Claudia Strow

Claudia Strow

ECON

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Grade Received

Course Difficulty

Difficult

Quantity of Notes

Overkill

Tag Summary:

True/False: 11

Multiple Choice: 42

Matching: 11

Fill in the Blank: 32

Essays: 3

Problem Solving: 34

Mandatory Final: 42

Cumulative Final: 36

Textbook Required: 17

Extra Credit: 30

Attendance Required: 6

43 Total Evaluations

ECON- : Macroeconomics - Posted 12/10/2012

Overall Rating:

Poor

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Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

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I don't know if I have enough time to sit here and write why I had a miserable time in this class. First off, there is barely any correlation between the useless information she tells us and what is actually on the tests. Second, BUY AN ACTUAL ECON BOOK. The book is written by the professor and the terrible organization and scattered information makes it almost impossible to comprehend. The professor would post a sample test online to give us a study guide and it was almost like the chapters being covered weren't even relevant to the answers she decided to put on the test. This made studying literally pointless because you were already set up for failure. I couldn't even find the answers to the question in the book SHE wrote, how does she expect people to do good on her tests then? Long story short this class is terrible and I urge anyone to take the subject only with a different professor.

ECON-305 : Labor Economics - Posted 12/26/2011

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Dr. Strow is a very good teacher, and she tries to keep class as up to date and fun as she can. She makes you do "Debates" about every other week where you find articles on the web on both sides of an argument then as a class you discuss them. They are her form of extra credit bringing the grade way up since the test and quizzes can be tough unless you look over the review she has you fill out. Take her, great teacher good class!

ECON-150 : Intro Economics - Posted 3/22/2011

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

She is an amazing teacher. You will learn things in the class, and need to study some but it is not overbearing by any means. The tests come straight from her notes and she makes it near impossible to get anything but an A in her class. She explains everything in detail and wont move on until you get it. She is a very nice woman and a great teacher to take. I would definitely reccomend any class she teaches.

ECON-434 : Poverty & Discrimination - Posted 10/10/2008

Overall Rating:

Good

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Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Very interesting elective for Econ majors.

ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 1/22/2008

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

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Her lectures tend to get very confusing and borring. When taking notes it gets quite confusing because you don't know whether you should stop and listen or draw the graphs that she is drawing so it is just hard to know what to do. Take her husband you'll actually get a better grade and you'll learn something and it'll make since.

ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 12/18/2007

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Dr. Strow was a good instructor, but I found that the course topic itself was difficult. This class is used to weed out people in the business major, so it is one of the more difficult gen-ed classes. She offers extra credit and makes it out to be a big opportunity, but when you come to class that day, you can only get up to 3 points (if you team wins). So, extra credit for her does nothing for you. Also, usually each exam is over the content you studied since the previous exam, but in her case every exam is cumulative. I found this to hurt the most.

ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 11/8/2007

Overall Rating:

Good

Grade:

Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Class is enjoyable. Mrs. Strow in great. Would recomend to anyone.

ECON-202 : Micro Econ - Posted 1/10/2007

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Overkill

Difficulty:

Difficult

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She was a pretty good teacher, the material was kind of hard to understand at times, the graphs are a pain to learn. I also had this class at 8 am and i prayed everyday she would get morning sickness so it would be cancled. Needless to say that didnt happen. She was very helpfull by posting last years tests on her website, and overing review sessions. The material is really confusing and i left the one session more confused then before. The book has an online website with online tests and vocab quizes that really helped me study and learn the vocab. She is a really nice teacher she bumped me up from a D to a C, which was my first C in my life!

ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 12/14/2006

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Dr. Strow has interesting lectures and her tests aren't that hard. Homework isn't mandatory. There are three quizzes and 3 or 4 tests and then a cumulative final. Heard from a classmate that she's not nice in person, but I never went to her office hours. She seems like a really nice person.

ECON-150 : Intro To Economics - Posted 5/11/2006

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Easy

Comments

Do not buy the book unless you just want to read in detail the information she gives in class. She gives you EVERYTHING you need to know in class so attendance is a must. The quizzes and Exams come straight from the notes. You actually have to understand the information to apply it to the problems on the tests but if you pay attention in class she always works sample problems. She goes out of her way to prepare you for a test: gives sample problem worksheets, post additional practice material on her web site and posts old exams so you know what to expect. She even has study sessions before the exams. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR! I don't understand how anyone can 'suck up a test' in her class as she is a great instructor and explains the concepts in an understandable way. The only thing I didn't like is the fact that she gives such huge curves. You can make a 40 on the test and end up with a 75. I think that's why most people don't do well on the tests because they know the curve will save them. They don't pay attention in class and then complain about her tests being hard. If you are a big baby and want everything spoon fed to you then don't take her class (actually you should just drop out of college) but if you want to LEARN the basic concepts of Economics then C. Strow's class will not dissapoint you.

ECON-150 : - Posted 2/14/2006

Overall Rating:

Poor

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Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

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I absolutely HATE this class. I have studied and studied and studied and studied and still sucked up the test. I have always at least done some what well on a test when I studied and I study more on her tests than any but they are so dang hard. She uses baby words in class then gives us the tests and I've never seen these words in my life. DO NOT buy the text book, all of the material from the book is on her website, it is a waste of money. At least there is somewhat of a curve on her tests, otherwise I would really be screwed. Out of 78 people I counted nine that got A's on her first quiz, oh and by the way she post your grades on the internet. With a code name, but just don't let anyone know what it is. She will most definitely fool you the first day, then prepare to be shocked when the first quiz comes. Well, if your crazy engouh to take it all I can say is good luck... cause your gonna NEED it!!!!

ECON-202 : Micro - Posted 12/28/2005

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

Comments

She is a very sweet professor, i recommend her to anyone. she is always willing to meet with her students, and she will use any analogy possible to relate to our generation. her class is pretty difficult. the beginning is easy, so get your points then. there are 2-3 quizzes and 4 tests. her tests can be tricky, but she gives you the previous years tests to study with. take advantage of that because many of the questions are the same or similar.

ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 12/16/2005

Overall Rating:

Good

Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Dr. Strow is a great instructor for 150 and/or 202. I had her for both and she definitely makes sure students know the material instead of simply blitzing through it. This course, though, does require a lot of mathematical calculations (although nothing outside of what you'd find in your 8th or 9th grade algebra class) so if you hate math it may not be the class for you. Then again, it's economics so you need some math to go along with it.

Your grades are all based on tests and quizzes. You have four quizzes in the class that are worth 15% of your grade and your lowest quiz grade gets dropped. You have three examinations over the course of the semester that are worth 20% each and your final is cumulative and is worth 25% of your grade. Although the final is cumulative, though, your cumulative section comes from questions from the exams you've already taken (although they may be modified a bit) and that helps with studying.

While the class doesn't have an attendance policy I'd recommend that you go every day. If you miss you'll easily get behind as Dr. Strow follows her own way and doesn't follow the book too often. She also gives out homework sheets and while you don't have to do them since they are never collected & graded I'd recommend it since it sharpens the math/problem solving skills you'll need for the exams.

Dr. Strow always makes herself available for help and offers study sessions for the test. She also makes notes easy to take by writing definitions and drawing graphs on the board and clearly illustrating what they mean. Therefore, she's a great instructor to have if you have difficulty with econ.

STUDY TIP: When studying for your exams/quizzes do your best to learn everything b/c the questions aren't always clear. For example,. some questions will require you to know various formulas/definitions/processes in order to solve them and get the right answer. Therefore, THINK outside the box!

ECON-202 : Principles On Microecon - Posted 10/24/2005

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Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

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Economics for most is considered difficult. Dr. Strow is a nice person, and a pretty good teacher. You HAVE TO come to class! She gives very good, organized, detailed notes and during the review she tells you exactly what will be on the test. She's strict on attendance, and you have to buy your own scantrons and be totally prepared. On her website, she has posted practice problems and sample exams from last year. Very organized and prepared, you just have to do all the work and come to class.

ECON-150 : Intro To Econ - Posted 5/9/2005

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Easy

Comments

She's a great communicator. She knows how to take the material and break it down so that you understand it. She keeps a website where she posts practice tests and quizzes to ensure you understand what's going on. She has study sessions that completely help you understand the material even better than in class, and she's always willing to help in any way. Attendance is not required, but you should still go. It's not a boring class. DON'T BUY THE BOOK!!! Everything that she feels is important will be in your notes and she will never pull anything from the book that she didn't talk about. I never studied and made a B. So study a little and it's an easy A.

ECON- : Micro - Posted 3/22/2005

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

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THIS COUSE WAS VERY DIFFFICULT. I HAD TO STUDY A LOT. BUT NO HOMEWORK. SHE GIVES YOU PLENTY OF STUDY MATERIALS FOR THE EXAMS. THE EXAM FROM THE PREVIOUS EXAM WITH ANSWERS AND A PRACTICE EXAM ALSO A STUDY GUIDE. QUESTIONS ARE WORDED IN A WAY AS TO CONFUSE.... BEAWARE...

ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 10/24/2004

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

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dr. strow wasn't that intuitive. I don't think many understood the course work, but strow continued to barrel through her lessons. I can remember going to a study session before a test and feeling like i knew everything, then i got an 80 on the test. Its kinda funny, i had over 100% in dr. Carey's 150 class.

ECON-203 : - Posted 10/2/2004

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Mrs. Strow is wonderful! Even though she does not take attendance I would not recommend to miss class. You cover alot of information during one time period. As long as you study for the test you will do fine and she always curves the test even if someone makes a 100. She is very very nice and always willing to help you out.

ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 2/10/2004

Overall Rating:

Good

Grade:

Not Specified

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

mrs. Strow is an easy going teacher in economics. She actually teaches the subject and won't go on until it is clear.

ECON- : - Posted 1/7/2004

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Overkill

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Dr. Claudia Strow is a very nice professor, however she isn't the type of professor you can runover. She explains material very well and is willing to go over it with you if you still have trouble. Notes are taken everyday so missing class is not a good idea unless you can get notes from someone and teach yourself she curves on test and quizes according to how well the class does. The course seemed to gradually get harder.

ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 1/5/2004

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Overkill

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Dr. Strow had a green smiley face until the last few weeks of class (after teacher evaluations). Her tests are very hard, but she curves them a whole lot. There are 5 or 6 quizzes, 3 tests, and a very difficult cumulative final. The final was most people's worst grade. No one made an A before the curve...once curved, though, people made 100's. Dr. Stow herself seems nice. She did some ridiculous things towards the end of the semester, though. Take her husband...not her.

ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 1/4/2004

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

She was a very good teacher. Explains everything very well. Have to go to class or you'll get really lost. She is very helpful if you are struggling. You have to work pretty hard for the A but it's not impossible. she gives practice problems and practice tests on her web site that you can print out. I would take her again.

ECON-201 : Microeconomics - Posted 1/2/2004

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Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Overkill

Difficulty:

Difficult

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This course was very difficult, but I'm not sure if a different professor would have helped or not. Dr. Strow is very helpful if you need it, but her lectures are sometimes hard to follow. She gives a ton of notes (mainly graphs) and when you look back at your notes to study it's sometimes hard to understand. She does curve grades very well, however. Her tests are difficult though. Often I would take a quiz or exam and think I did really well but then found out I didn't when I got it back.... very discouraging. She does not take attendance, but I recommend you attend classes or you will be quickly lost! Overall Dr. Strow is a pretty good professor. Good luck!

ECON-202 : Microeconomics - Posted 12/10/2003

Overall Rating:

Good

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

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Ms. Strow is a very good teacher, you don't even really need the book for her class. She teaches everything you need to know in lecture. If you show up for class and pay attention you should do very well. She provides last semester's exams and a study guide before every test. She also gives practice quizzes before every quiz. No reason not to do well.

ECON-203 : Microecon - Posted 4/1/2002

Overall Rating:

Poor

Grade:

Withdrew

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

Comments

Mrs. Strow is a nice person and may know a lot about economics, but she has no clue about how to present and clearly explain the material. She moves too quickly, which leaves students behind in the material and her tests and quizzes do not match the class notes. Only take her if you feel confident enough to learn the material on your own.

ECON-202 : Micro Economics - Posted 1/9/2002

Overall Rating:

Poor

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Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

She really does not know how to get the material across. It is not possible to know if she really understands what she is talking about because her tests and her lectures do not match.

ECON-150 : Intro to Economics - Posted 6/5/2001

Overall Rating:

Good

Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Moderate

Comments

Mrs. Strow is an excellent teacher and person. She really cares about every student, and gives you opportunities to earn extra credit. She also gives you a study guide for each test. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She's great!

ECON-203 : Macroeconomics - Posted 4/2/2001

Overall Rating:

Good

Grade:

Quantity of Notes:

Moderate

Difficulty:

Difficult

Comments

Mrs. Strow is willing to help you in any way no matter what the topic is. She is a good professor who actually cares about her students and goes out of her way to make sure the succeed. She gives 4 quizes and one can be dropped, she also gives a study guide out for the test. Her lectures are easy to understand and take notes on. Her class was very simple if you took notes and did the study guide.

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