Gregory J O'Reilly
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 2019
Make sure you practice doing DBQs and LEQs in the summer. Also, I recommend you to go through Khanacademy's APUSH curriculum before attending class so you know what's going on. It's very hard to keep up with the speed of this class and having prior knowledge would tremendously help.
Additional Comments
Class of 2019
Mr. O'Reilly gives way more homework and grades way more harshly than any other APUSH teacher in this school. He does not provide guidance on doing DBQs or LEQs. He goes way too fast in his lectures and is not note-taker friendly. He does not care about any of his students' social emotional wellbeing and expect students to stay up until midnight to complete his assignments. Also, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get above 95 in his class no matter how hard you try. Don't expecting getting a good grade in his class. Expect to get about 10 points lower than you typically get in a normal history class.