Marla Maharaj

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Data based on 33 reviews.

Overall Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):

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Is the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?

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The teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...

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The teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):

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The 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:

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How much homework does this teacher assign?

Way too much
More than most, but still okay
About the same as other classes
A little less than other classes
A lot less than other classes

The amount of writing required in this class is:

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Very Low / None

The teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)

Almost Always
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Never

How much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?

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Very Low / None

What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?

Class of 2026

Feb 22, 2023

Listen to her lectures before quizzes, will literally save your life even if you didn't study. WRITE & READ THE NOTES even though it's annoying at first.

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

Do the easy 100s and don’t underestimate how hard this class can be. We get a lot of work sometimes and it feels super difficult but it’s not beyond manageable.

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

-Learn good time management skills -As soon as you get an assignment, do it -Study as much as you can because you will need to know EVERYTHING -Don't be embarrassed to ask for help -Help others (I don't mean cheat) -Study groups are super beneficial and fun -Write notes even if you're not asked to

Class of 2021

Jun 07, 2021

Review your notes before a quiz or test because that is a summary of the chapter(s).

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

Biology is all about memorization and you have to truly understand the concepts in each unit you learn.

Additional Comments

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

Ms. Maharaj genuinely seemed like she cared about her students and compared to the other teachers I have/have had, you don’t get that very often. I was really happy to have a teacher who really wanted to try and connect with her students and cared for their well-being no matter how much it didn’t show.

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

To Ms. Maharaj... Thank you for being one of the most incredible, kind, and helpful teachers I've ever had. You have taught me enough to last me the 15 years of school I have left. I will forever be grateful for your generosity and compassion and I'm so glad that I get to see you for the next 2-3 years of high school. I promise to visit your class everyday and let your future bio students know that they can ask me for help anytime. Sincerely, Kelly D.

Class of 2021

Jun 07, 2021

Be ready for projects at least once a month!

Class of 2024

Jun 07, 2021

Over all this was the best class because our teacher was always helpful.

Class of 2021

Jun 07, 2021

Do not procrastinate!