Frank Abbott - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Frank Abbott

Department: History

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

after getting horrible grades in hist 1130 in Jake Newton's class, Frank restored my faith in the history department. He made history fun for me again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 2119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Frank is a really nice man and his courses are easy, however, I don't think they are challenging for university. You don't have to do much to pass or get a good grade. If you want and easy A take Frank, but don't think that you will do as good with the other professors in history.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor at Kwantlen. The man is a legend. My high school history and english teachers were taught by this man, and they went into their programs because of Frank. Just an overall nice guy that is really into his subject. He's helpful, on time, wants you to succeed, and makes Canadian history something worthwhile (also a super easy class)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is one of my favorite teachers. I will take history again in Fall as long as he's my teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

good attitude, has humorous comments sometimes. Nice guy. fair marker to easy. He knows his stuff, but the hard part of the lectures is that he reads of his powerpoints, which have lots of info so its hard to keep up. In turn the lectures do get a little boring. Only reading for assignments and mid-terms are necessary.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I liked him. Relaxed class. I laughed a lot during his class. He has a good sense of humour. Hardly any homework. No tests. 10 page research paper but it wasn't that hard. You must make a presentation of your research paper. I don't like history but I liked his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horribly boring lectures, you don't need to attend his class, except that he gives participation marks. Easy marker. No final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is funny guy,great prof. enjoy his class, and you never get lower than B as long as you do the works.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

To start off, history is BORING. Despite that, Frank was always offering help and attempting to make class as interesting as possible. Assignments were many but if you form study groups and get a lot of discussion in, it really helps and reflects in your overall mark. One paper and presentation and NO exams! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS1114HIS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

As everyone else has said Frank is an awesome very understanding teacher. I would recommend him to anyone. He marks fairly easy if you put an effort in. His courses do require a fair bit of writing but no final or tests easily make up for that.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIT1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wanna 'A' take Franks Class, Great Teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Frank is awesome! Interesting lectures, he knows the material inside and out. You will do a presentation, a paper, and 4 or 5 other writing assignments. But no tests. If you put effort in and show that you understand the material, you should get a good mark. I highly recommend Frank!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTR10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I've always disliked history and was scared to take this class because its mandatory for pdp..but Frank is AMAZING..no tests no finals nothing..lots of writing and essays though! but hes a very easy marker! I definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Frank is an awesome prof! All your marks come from assignments and readings.There is one presentation and that is all. Really easy class and no tests or exams! One midterm paper and you have the whole first half of the semester to do it, since you already know the question! I would recommend him to everyone wanting to take History!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the best to learn history from.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I only need 1 Canadian History course for going into teaching - so glad I took it with him. Frank is a kind, understanding compassionate teacher who genuinely cares about a) history and b) his students. He accommodates everyone and fosters a positive learning environment. If I had to another History class I would take it with him in a heartbeat.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Frank is an amazing prof! Would highly recommend him. He is incredibly passionate about history and that reflects in his teaching. Love the dry sense of humour. He's also very understanding so don't be afraid to go see him in office hours! Also...no exams. Need I say more? :D

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTR10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The best professor I ever had. Smart, funny, knowledgeable, helpful, goes out of his way to make sure everyone succeeds and has all the help they need. Even better, he marks your work based mostly on how much effort put in, so even if you get stuff wrong, you can still get good marks if it looks like you put in the time into your work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST2119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He made a real effort to make the class interesting, has a genuine interest in the subject. Generous marker who allows creativity in the writing assignments. No final exam just a fair bit of writing during the semester but nothing to hard. 15% for participation so you need to show up to do well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

nicest guy ever. if you attend class and participate you will get a good mark. lots of essay writing and a lot of work but he is honestly the nicest and most understanding professor out there. loved him!