Siamak Mirmiran
Data based on 3 reviews.
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 2028
- Take notes in class, what he says in class might not always be on the documents. - If you study for the quizzes, you should have no problem succeeding.
Class of 2025
Make sure that you take notes on what he says and not just the chapter because he uses a lot of helpful analogies and the way he explains things is often better than the chapter. The lab reports are always out of 20 and they aren't that bad because you get to correct your mistakes on the first few. Take the advice your classmates give you because by the end you'll have to write a report without a good copy. His website is kinda confusing but you'll get the hang of it. If you can, read the chapters ahead of time. then you can answer questions and get I higher participation mark.
Class of 2021
M. Mirmiran's grade 8 & 10 (and maybe 9, but I have no personal experience) science classes were very straightforward. One unit per term, several quizzes and one test per unit. Also, there are occasionally reports which require some writing but usually boost marks. M. Mirmiran is very helpful and spends several minutes answering questions before quizzes and tests, which I found very helpful. He really wants his students to succeed and it shows. Projects are very rare but they really help raise marks.
Additional Comments
Class of 2028
Mr. Mirmiran will do his best to prepare you for later grades, 10/10.
Class of 2025
I've only had this teacher once but he is definitely one of my favourite teachers. Even if your grade is low he'll bump it up if you just show that you're at least trying. If you don't agree with a mark on a test he'll usually hear you out if you talk to him about it.
Class of 2021
If you are a nerd, it is pretty easy to get (or get close to) 100% in his class. Most tests and quizzes are strongly based on the online textbook but also his in-class explanations. Take advantage of bonus points in his class. You can accomplish this in two ways, either answering difficult questions in class or using his Google forum/classroom to answer as many questions as possible. Bonus points are extremely useful since most quizzes are out of 10, so one extra point goes a long way.