Reviews of professor Benjamin Taylor

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's ok. BUT, If your not good at tests then this professor is not for you because he only grades 4 tests(90%) and attendance(10%). If you don't like reading, Again this professor is not for you. You may question, are the test are in computer with no lockdown. NO, it's on paper. Recammond you to go with a different professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really liked both of his classes I've taken, and I learned a lot from both of them.  There is a decent bit of reading and writing, so be prepared for that.  He gives good lectures and notes.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you can study, the class is easy enough. Lectures are interesting. Attendance is mandatory (10% of the grade), but you get 4 excused absences. READ THE TEXTBOOK. He only gives 4 major tests which is 90% of your grade, but he replaces your lowest test grade with your highest test grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
4 tests (50 questions each), lowest test grade dropped, and 5% of overall grade is on attendance through kahoot at the end of class. Tests are straight from the free online textbook (questions and definitions) so studying isnt too bad and he adds points whenever questions are worded weird. Easy A if you study the chapter summaries for each test :)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Taylor makes the content interesting and presents it well. He is a fair grader and gives great feedback. He is very encouraging when you ask questions and will follow up to make sure your question as answered. Really great teacher!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Okay class, just read the textbook and attend the lectures. Takes attendance at the end of classes with Kahoot. 4 exams. He is nice.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
It was POLS 2101. Four tests, open book with limited time so still study! Four papers at 3-5 pgs each. Really easy class. Fun discussion posts. Dynamic professor. Lots of extra credit - replaces lowest test grade with highest test grade plus other extra credit. Will take again!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class is only hard if you don't do the practice questions in the back of the book. Lectures are very long but he is passionate about what he is talking about. The grade is calculated by attendance (10%) and 4 exams (90%). Attendance is mandatory but you get two excused absences. There is some extra credit available.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I have taken multiple courses with Dr. Taylor. I can honestly say that he has contributed more to my education and understanding of the various concepts explored in Political Science than any other professor. Super smart, great lecturer, wants students to succeed... I cannot say enough good things about this guy.