Bryan Clintberg
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What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
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 2025
Physics 20 (future Physics 30) student review... MAKE SURE that you know how to answer a question properly. It's VERY easy to get a low partial mark on a question worth like 5 marks just because all you put in there is the final answer, even if correct. Memorising formulas is not as important as KNOWING them by heart by manipulating. A lot of the base formulae are in the data sheet, but this is useless if you can't manipulate anything. This course is not calculus-based. He's available before and after school via email and PDT, he's somewhat available during lunch but not for heavy questions. PLEASE take notes in his classroom though, every word every slide try to jot it down.
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Class of 2025
I have a very poor background in science as growing up, the schools I went to did not have adequate or consistent science subject programmes. I have never taken a Physics course in my life, if we don't account for Science 20 (and no, I've never taken Science 10 either I just received credit for that due to having moved to the school in 11th grade from another country. ) My grades fluctuate every now and then, but initially I was absolutely horrible in the class (I failed a 10th grade science review with a mark of ~44% which was the first test he gave us. ) I think I'm okay now, and I appreciate the time and effort Mr. Clintberg puts into having helped. USE HIS SITES, and if you were spaced out in class for a few minutes try looking up his podcast on his site or the classroom posts to review the matter. If not, ask him, email him. He'll respond when free, and his responses are very helpful.