Dave Brooks
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Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
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Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
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Class of 2022
I have had Mr. Brooks for grade 10 art, and grade 11 graphic design. Art is an extremely note-taking-heavy class when I took it, and you are required to hand in your notebook at the end (so if you doodle, I recommend doing it on another sheet of paper). The tests are moderately difficult, but if you're good about your note taking, doing the textbook worksheets, and paying attention, only a minimum of studying is really required. Also, if studying melancholia, remember the what the artist's monogram looks like as that is on the test at the end- there are no other questions in any of the other tests that require you to reproduce a symbol or drawing.
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Class of 2022
Mr. Brooks is a bit of an old man sometimes (i mean that in the best way possible), so he'll sometimes forget what he said, what assignments were to whom, etc. However he is a joy of a teacher and despite his occasional forgetfulness I've never seen him repeat a lesson (unlike certain other teachers). He offers good criticism about artworks, is funny, plays background music in class, and is top-tier.