Thomas Howard
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 2025
I took World Civ H with Howard in 2021. The tests are not easy but they're manageable. I bombed the first one but got 90+ on the rest, ended the class with an A. It's half multiple choice and half FRQ I believe. I don't remember there being a lot of homework. Pay attention during his lectures even if you think they're boring. Pay attention to any maps he shows you, once he asked us to label one for the FRQ section and half the class failed because they didn't pay attention to it. (He was lowk evil for that ngl). Try to make connections in your mind(what caused this, who caused this, why x did this, how did it later contribute to a later event). Do the textbook readings, like actually do them. No shade but the people who complained he was a bad teacher were the same ones that weren't doing the textbook readings or were sleeping during his class.
Class of 2020
- reading quizzes are not actually easy like he says it is every single time - take notes on everything - all notes taken at home - very dry humor - lots of partner work - he posts everything at once so that’s a plus