Kurt Clemmens
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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 2020
Specifically for IB Theory of Knowledge, you MUST do good on the practice TOK presentation and TOK essay because they will determine whether you keep your 4. 0 GPA or not. Memorize the TOK terminology for the final and it will be easy. The TOK essay is the most important and most impacting assignment for the entire course. If you do bad, you're doomed but if you do okay, you can raise it up with your second and final essay.
Additional Comments
Class of 2020
Mr. Clemmens is a very knowledgeable teacher and makes his class interesting with all the philosophy presented in TOK. Sadly, however, he does choose favorites and ranks everyone in his head. If he thinks you're not "there yet" that will reflect when he grades your assignments. If you are on his good side, that will benefit you 100%. Never be late and take the class serious. You will be fine if you do that and really focus and ask help on the TOK essay.