Ricardo Iglesias
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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:
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 2027
Iggy is the best AP World teacher at American. He teaches us just what is going to be on the AP Exam. We do a lot of groupwork, and most assignments are done online. He lectures and we also take notes from the book, so keep an organized notebook/binder.
Class of 2022
just focus on taking notes and don't fall behind. ask him questions and try to practice essays to better understand the proper way of writing for an AP history class
Class of 2021
pay attention and take notes the whole way through buy a prep book keep your notes
Class of 2021
If you have gotten Iglesias for your AP Euro or California History class, congratulations, you have been blessed. He is the most kind-hearted and empathetic teacher that I have possibly ever had, period. His class is very chill and enjoyable, and having his class first period always made it easier for me to get through each day. Don't cheat in his class though; you will get caught and, even if he does not particularly want to do it himself, be punished. It's pointless anyways, and here's why. The notes he assigns and the concepts he goes over in class all directly relate to what will be on the test. Take good notes and study them before each test. If you do this, you will succeed in the class. He curves every test he gives anyways, so it doesn't matter if you don't know the answers to a few of the questions. The DBQ and LEQ writing assignments he assigns are fairly easy as well. As long as you focus on having a fairly strict structure in your essays and make sure that all of your points support the main claim, you should be fine.
Additional Comments
Class of 2027
He is one of the most caring teachers i have had. He really cares about his students, people are free to vent to him and he listens. He makes students feel seen and connects with each of them extremely well.
Class of 2027
IGGY IS LITERALLY THE BEST TEACHER EVERRR. I had him for AP World, and he is so smart, empathetic, caring, chill, and literally just the best teacher ever. He is always looking to help people and is genuinely the kindest and most sweetest soul on this planet. You can really tell he likes teaching and that he likes history.
Class of 2022
hes the goat. had him for 3 years (ap euro, ca history, TA) and thoroughly enjoyed his class when I was there. Always went to his flex and hes always been one of my fav teachers throughout my entire school journey