John Tromp
Data based on 10 reviews.
What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
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:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
Almost AlwaysHow much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?
Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2023
Take notes and ask a lot of questions otherwise you’ll be lost. Buy the course manual and do all the exercises because if you don’t, you’re in for a rough time.
Class of 2023
He usually puts examples from class notes and examples from the quizzes on the tests. Make sure to regularly look at your notes to keep up. Don’t worry too much about the textbook and the labs (we only had 1 full lab report in the entire semester). Overall, a decent teacher if you understand the material.
Class of 2020
HIs weekly quizzes are based on his notes, so practice them very well. He has suggested textbook Qs which u should do- but his exams are more based on his notes. he explains really well. But I had him online and after the midterm he goes asynchronous and my grades took a hit fr. In person he'd be a very good teacher. Take him if u can manage self studying
Class of 2021
Don't aim to write everything he says, try to write down what you find important. Then, later, go through the concepts in the textbook and do the assigned problems in there. Those textbook questions will prepare you for his quizzes which will prepare you for his tests. It's really not that complicated.
Additional Comments
Class of 2023
Didn’t post any notes online until midterm, by which point I was already lost and eventually ended up failing the course. I would avoid taking him if possible.
Class of 2023
Make sure to review your class notes regularly. A lot of the problems on his tests are taken from class notes and quizzes. Use the textbook to do extra problems before tests and quizzes. Don’t worry about labs too much (we only had 1 full lab report to do during the semester). If you have a basic understanding of the course, then he’s a decent teacher. If you need a little extra help, I’d suggest going with another one.
Class of 2020
second part of the sem was mostly offline learning which wasn't that great