Does paraphrasing count as a quote my teacher told us that he wouldn't include quotations in the word count Is a paraphrase in the word count and if so would it still count as a quote?

Paraphrasing does not count as a direct quote, as it involves rephrasing someone else's ideas in your own Words. However, whether it counts towards the Word limit depends on your teacher's specific guidelines. Typically, paraphrases are included in the Word count, but you should clarify with your teacher for their particular rules.