Chris Farina
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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 2022
(history) do not procrastinate and use your time on the assignments wisely! there are never due dates for a certain project in chunks, so my friends and i always found ourselves procrastinating. also, unless you pay attention well in class, all the information you need is pretty much in the textbook so do not worry if u have trouble following along!
Class of 2023
Be prepared to work hard as it is expected that everyone loves history. There are 4 papers to write with citations, there are projects, and we've been told to study the wrong stuff. He said that the essay question would be very general when in fact, it was specific so everyone bombed the question. He let us retake the essay question but why did he tell us the wrong advice in the first place? Grading is tough in this class. Teacher is accessible so go see him before a test to be sure you are studying the right things. PARTICIPATE in CLASS, he grades on participation. Even if you aren't sure of your answer, raise your hand so you get the participation points. This class was more difficult than a history class should be. Expectations are way too high and it was like an accelerated class, not a regular lane class. Good luck.
Class of 2021
Follow the study guide for unit tests. Do not just memorize events, understand the historical significance for the era.
Additional Comments
Class of 2021
Always available for office hour. Provide helpful feedback. There is one research paper for World History spring so plan ahead.