Dawn M Gilligan
Data based on 5 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 2022
You have to study really hard in order to do even passable in this class, regardless of if you're in AP or Honors. There's always a ton of work to be done, and very rarely do tests directly relate to the material covered. Overall, you have to be working to do good in this class at all times.
Class of 2020
Be very organized with your notes and how you study. This class, in my opinion, is very hard to succeed in, and also it is very hard to feel confident with your work. This course takes a lot of studying and preparing. She gives out lots of tests and most of the time they were really hard. If you do not study in her class you will most likely fail, and I can not stress this enough. Your anxiety levels are very high and the amount of stress that I went through in this class was ridiculous. If you are bad at memorizing and organizing, this class is going to be very difficult for you.
Class of 2020
Strap on your big girl pants and get working because biology isn't going to learn itself sweety.
Class of 2022
this class is going to take up all your time. prepare for homework everyday because of her, often homework that takes hours. tests are a hit or miss, half the time i thought i failed them and you either do or don’t. i would study for hours at a time, but it wouldn’t matter. the experience was subpar, at least friends made it better.