John Benbenek
Data based on 3 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 -1
Mr. Benbenek teaches a wonderful class! He is kind, smart, and passionate about helping you learn. I am now an English major at Berkeley, and found that his class model on emphasizing the lecture/in-class discussion & quizzes with less homework best resembles my classes at Cal. (Plus, the year the Cubs won the World Series he made us cupcakes)
Class of 2020
The class has very little homework. Don't miss any, because it could bring down your grade a lot due to the percentage balancing. The easy, in-class points are not in the essays, but the vocab/grammar/various other quizzes given. Don't miss out on them, since the MC's and the essays can be brutal. Use your achievement points wisely, and save up whenever you can - you can drop an assignment/quiz at the end of each semester with them. (alternatively, you can buy food towards the end if you think your score is in a good place already).
Class of 2020
Study for Word Within the Word; it's easy points.
Additional Comments
Class of 2020
Mr. Benbenek is a wonderful teacher, with tons of great jokes and a very unique and entertaining teaching style. I am in no way any good at English, but he definitely made the experience much more enjoyable for me.
Class of 2020
This class was such an amazing experience. Mr. Benbenek was not only great at teaching the class what we needed to know to be successful on the AP exam, but he also genuinely seemed to understand the students.