Victor Maestas
Data based on 4 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 2028
Chemistry: Always keep on top of your work. You can turn in work late a couple minutes or hours past the due date, but do not turn it in a day late. Half credit will be taken off, which you do not want. 2 or 3 late assignments are really damaging towards your grade if you're aiming for an A. Any points you can get matter. Especially because pop quizzes are frequent, and are more than not, are on topics that haven't been reviewed in class in weeks, so it's not promised that you will do well on them. Even if you did know and understand the material when you were learning it, you may be rusty and have forgotten by the time the pop quiz comes around. Active recall, self study, and staying on top of your work is one of the best things you can do in this class.
Class of 2021
Chemistry is hard to learn because it has a lot of equations and memorizations.
Class of 2023
Biology: Honestly, his bio class was very odd. We wouldn't really stick with stuff that you would learn in a normal bio class. We did a lot of chemistry. (He seems to be a better chem teacher than bio. ) Make sure you just complete the work. Doesn't really matter if your work is late or not, just turn it in completed when he asks you to. Overall, super easy class.
Additional Comments
Class of 2021
He is very hard on his exams. He teaches like a college professor and goes through topics quickly. If you don't learn fast, you will fall behind.