Eric Simonson
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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 2025
Do not skip classes!! Everything is explained clearly if you're there and listening, but notes aren't normally put online, and when they are you only glean a little bit of an understanding. Showing up is super important, but if you do, you should be fine. Very math heavy and applying formulas that we're taught to situations. Essentially, if you put in the work and do studying on your own time the week leading up to a test, you'll be fine, but if you don't study or don't always show up, this'll be a rough course.
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Class of 2025
Mr. Simonson is a hilarious teacher. He doesn't always stay perfectly on topic, but he's the best physics teacher at Oak Bay, full stop. He keeps lessons pretty interesting (as interesting as basic physics can be) and is a super nice guy, always willing to help and re-explain things. It's hard work, and there were a few weeks where I absolutely hated the course because I wasn't getting everything perfectly yet, but once the formulas and how things work click into place in your head, it's a super cool and fun time! Would recommend :)