Zachary Kingman
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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 2028
Pay attention and take notes. 95% of the classes will be Mr. Kingman lecturing for half the period or sometimes the whole period. Otherwise, you'll be spending the other half of the period doing a lab activity, which are usually pretty easy. The tests should be straightforward if you paid attention during class and asked questions.
Class of 2023
i had him for two different classes. in 9th grade r+e there is not much i can help you with. you need to use your brain, understand what he says, and understand stuff from other classes to apply in this class too. think of murthy's law - everything that can go wrong will go wrong. you will have an amazing contraption only for it to perform terribly day of. if you're in r+e, good luck. however, 10th grade ess is a breeze. as long as you actually go through the resources you're given and do the labs, you're pretty much set. nothing too hard
Class of 2021
Read everything he posts. Even if it seems trivial and pointless, it will probably show up on a test sometime. Remember: regurgitation not imagination!
Additional Comments
Class of 2026
good teacher, cracks funny jokes and has lots of great sayings, known as "Kingmanisms"
Class of 2027
He's a very inspirational figure, and he will help you loads with the internship application process.
Class of 2028
Mr. Kingman has been the best lecturer and visionary teacher I've ever had. He's a great speaker, and his ability to explain the material so fluently, as if he were playing music, astonishes me. Seriously, the way that this man speaks for 45 minutes without stuttering and always knowing what to say next is out of this world. He also makes it entertaining with his stupid rock jokes and his obsession with idioms like "burning daylight" (you'll grow to enjoy them). While he doesn't post slides online and doesn't assign typical Canvas assignments, it's all intentional for his vision for all of us to be college-ready. It puts more focus on actually paying attention in class (a rarity in our shrinking attention span world), and sets us up for a college environment. He barely assigns homework, and when he does, it's usually a one-pager about case studies related to the material we learned in class.
Class of 2023
if you have a tool in your hand, wear goggles. literally. just wear them it shouldnt be this hard
Class of 2021
Mister Kingman is very friendly and kind, but his class is as dry as a rock. (Ba dum tss. ) Unfortunately, the way he presents information is not engaging. Some of his expectations of the class are rather unrealistic and his quizzes are difficult because rather than focusing on the big picture, most of his questions are about minor details that, for students, frequently fall between the cracks. I have a lot of trouble learning things in his class due to his teaching style. Many of my classmates have very mediocre grades in his class because the material is simply too difficult or too detached from real life. He has also been known to interrupt students during presentations, make horrified faces, bombard you with questions until you are backed into a corner, and be generally rude while you are trying to present. Sometimes, it feels like he didn't watch your presentation at all. Overall, I do not enjoy his classes. He is very friendly and courteous to me and my fellow students outside of class, but in his class, I suffer.