Stephen Smith
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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 2023
- Do the reading for the chapter. It seems like a lot sometimes, but it makes a huge difference in how you do on the class. It makes vocab a ton easier and you feel more prepared to take notes during class. - It will take you a while to get used to the essay style he’s looking for. (LEQ and DBQ) but you will get it eventually, so don’t give up on it. - Quizlet Quizlet Quizlet. You can find many premade vocab quizlets for the sections and it will make your life easier. I only warn that it doesn’t always have the information he’s looking for regarding the vocab, but this combined with the reading should guarantee you a good grade. - The HAPIs are pretty much free points, dont worry too much about them, just answer the questions with 2-3 sentences and you will be fine. - Don’t underestimate the multiple choice quizzes. They only have 3-4 questions in there for a reason. You will realize they are usually worse than the essays. - Take Notes. He makes it easy to do them, so take advantage of that and you will do fine. - Good Luck!
Additional Comments
Class of 2023
He is a huge geek and it makes it fun to be in his class. Along with a bunch of interesting historical facts, expect to hear many star wars and star trek tidbits, and if you bring up a new marvel or dc movie that’s coming out, you might end up talking about that as the focus of the class for a good 5 minutes.