Rama Prasad Bulusu
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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 2021
I had him for AP Chem, and my final grade was a 98%. Here's some advice: 1. ) Homework is generally not graded, and very little homework is assigned. However, you will need to independently review a lot to do well. You will definitely learn what you need for the AP exam, but don't expect any hand-holding. 2. ) Lab reports tend to be pretty minor grades (about one-tenth or so of your grade per semester in total). However, they are graded very leniently; if you don't get a 100% on every lab report, you're doing something seriously wrong. 3. ) Tests will make up almost your entire grade for the class. The good news is, there are a lot of them per semester (about one test every three weeks, give or take). Tests are a balance of multiple choice and free response questions, just like the real AP exam. With a handful of rare exceptions, there are no grade curves, but the free-response questions are graded relatively generously to compensate. 4. ) There are some things you will need to memorize, but don't use cramming/memorization as a crutch. You cannot memorize everything. At best, rote learning will get you a 3 on the exam and a low B in the class. Go above and beyond to intuitively understand the concepts, and you will be rewarded with a 4+/90+. 5. ) The class moves pretty quickly, and new lessons almost always build off old ones. Don't let anything slip through the cracks; it's very easy to fall behind.
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Class of 2025
Have fun! :)
Class of 2021
Generally, Mr. B is pretty "hands off" with regards to your class participation. He'll get you started during labs and cover everything on the AP exam in his lessons, but if you fall behind or don't take class seriously, he won't approach you about it if you're not disruptive. For example, if you do work for another class, he won't get on your case about it... but he also won't go out of his way to make sure you're taking notes on his next quiz's topics. Basically, you need discipline to do well in Rama B's class. He will teach you what you need to know, but you also need be willing to put in a lot of time outside of class to go over stuff, and you need to be internally motivated to succeed. As long as you're putting in consistent effort, he'll be willing to work with you/help you out if you need it.