Paul Mcguinness
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 2027
(Marine Biology): Biggest piece of advice: KEEP THE DIAGRAMS!! I suggest taking pictures so they are accessible online as well. As long as you complete the homework/notes, you will understand the material. You can always come back and review them for later. Make sure that you submit them promptly so they do not pile up. For any art projects, start them quickly as they are difficult to do last-minute.
Class of 2021
HN Biology wasn't too bad. Was assigned a TON of presentations but they replace test/quizzes. I never had a quiz/test in this class. Most of the learning is done through reading textbooks, and independent research, followed by a presentation to teach the rest of the class what you learned. Sometimes we wrote down notes while they went over a lesson with us, and we do a lot of hands-on activities and group works. Not hard to pass this class.
Class of 2022
The class is okay but the teacher ruins all of it. I'm currently doing this class online and it's crazy weird. We've only had one test the entire semester but we didn't know most of the material on it.