Phillip McCaskey - Cape Fear Community College

Professor: Phillip McCaskey

Department: TBD

College: Cape Fear Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS113
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST TEACHER EVER. He wrote the textbook so everything you need to know for the tests come straight from the text word for word. He gives you a study guide and with the exact questions that he will ask and theres only like 10 questions on the test. Such a nice guy and will do anything to help you succeed. And no homework

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I hate history, and thought I'd fail, but Mr. McCaskey made it easy for me to get a B in this class! If you don't at least get a B, then you're not trying. He makes study guides that are exatctly what's on the tests, and the notes on the board with stars next to them will always be on the test!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very clear on what is needed to be known for his tests. As long as you study from the study guide, read the textbook, and take notes in class, you will get an A in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I didn't buy the book, but it's helpful to have it. There are 11 mini test through out the semester and he drops one. I took 10 and pass all of them so I didn't come on the last day to take the test. I always went to the library and rented his book instead of buying it. Overall, I enjoyed him as a teacher. Easy and no homework!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• 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:

Professor McCaskey made my more my love for History that much greater. Although, if you don't study, you may be in trouble. Bu I highly recommend this guy as a history professor because he knows what he is talking about!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McCaskey is incredible. He really knows what he's talking about and always makes history interestingboth in his characterization of historical events and of how it's all relevant today. His lectures are rarely boring and I genuinely enjoyed his class. The tests are also extremely easy if you study from the study guide.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. He made the class enjoyable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most amazing instructor at CFCC! Very passionate about his what he teaches and Very knowledgeable! Learned a lot in this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good luck!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take a history class, TAKE IT WITH MCCASKEY. i honestly hate history sooo much but he was the nicest guy, whatever he puts on a test, he writes it on the board during lecture. and the study guides he hands out on the first day is exactly whats on his tests. he's the best, he tries so hard to make sure everyone gets an A. so worth it

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my first CFCC classes and I loved it! Professor McCasksy is great! He makes his classroom atmosphere very casual and laid back. In order to pass you have to listen to the lectures, study your textbook and show up. It's simple. I noticed that he also made a point to learn everyone by their first name and ask them how they were doing!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing instructor, very passionate about History and knows his stuff! You do have to work in his class but he will help those who ask for help. Due to the fact that I loved his class so much, I am taking his second history class as an elective. Be respectful, leave your phone in your book bag on silent, and study... you should do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor! Actually love listening to his lectures. He tells you interesting facts that are not really known. He definitely knows his history. Be respectful while he is teaching and just go ahead and turn your phone off before class. Test are fairly easy and short (approx 15 questions average). Drops lowest grade. Highly recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McCaskey is a wonderful teacher and a great lecturer. He gives 11 tests and the lowest is dropped. Most of the material is in the study guide he provides at the beginning of the year or in the text book if you miss a class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite teacher at Cape Fear. Takes 11 tests and drops lowest test grade. Super funny and nice. Amazing story telling and interesting lectures. Don't let your phone ring though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome and keeps you engaged, he will slow down if you are falling behind. He is available to his students all the time (unless he is DJ'ing) he will get back to you quickly. Dont let your phone ring in his class and definately don't use your phone in his class or you will fail. 11 tests taken and the lowest grade dropped.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS132
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good teacher but he teaches what he want's and not whats on the test. Not a hard class just make sure to read the textbook while studying. Tests are usually really short (12-15 questions) and usually use the same words in the textbook.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. McCaskey is a wonderful professor. His lectures are interesting and even though there are a lot of tests, he is very clear about what will be on the test. There are no makeups, quizzes, or homework and never anything on BlackBoard. You can tell that history is his passion and he truly wants to make it interesting for everyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

most tests were word for word in his book

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely my favorite teacher of college so far! He's absolutely hilarious and makes class fun!