Jeff Palaszewski
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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 2024
Mr. P always lets us have timelines or charts that we have done. We also highlight our books, so I suggest that you copy those highlighted parts of your book onto a Google Doc use on the test. I also suggest that you memorize the key parts of the chapter in the beginning, so that you're not behind in later classes. Before each test I would also suggest that you read through the chapter several times even though we do a class review before each test where we split into teams and he asks us multiple choice questions from throughout the chapter. It is almost like a fun game of Jeopardy. Also, we usually have to do one big project a year. For 6th & 7th grade, you have to do a Google Slides country report. In 8th, you have to do a report on an event in America's history, since we learn U. S. history in 8th grade. Overall, as long as you stay on top of your workload in Mr. P's class, you should do exceeding well.
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Class of 2024
I love Mr. P's class!! Best history teacher I've ever had. History is my favorite class of the week, even though the workload becomes heavier in 8th grade.