Mike Besner
Data based on 10 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 2026
do the practice exam and you'll be fine
Class of 2025
Best teacher I've ever had in college. I've had him for calculus 1 and linear algebra and his teaching makes me want to take even more math courses even though I don't have to. He teaches the concepts very clearly and doesn't mind going over certain concepts no matter how many times students ask him to. He's very easy to keep up with because he manually writes the notes on the board so you know what to keep notes of. His exams are just like the practice questions/web works questions he posts, so go over those very well and you will do very well.
Class of 2023
He's a good teacher and very understanding, would take him again
Class of 2020
Online schooling saviour!!! Organized classes and notes. Everything is chill and nice if you attend classes and do the work. The teacher is super dedicated to his job, always there when you need him. He replies messages in a few minutes. If you take math for social science/commerce with him, his class is very application-heavy, barely any proof. WeBWorks are worth quite a lot, but those are easy points. Exam difficulty 2/5, no "surprise" questions.
Class of 2019
Practice is the only way to succeed a math course and the webwork assignements are free points!
Additional Comments
Class of 2026
the absolute best teacher i've had so far. Incredibly laid back and understanding, but also teaches well. If you have him, you've hit the jackpot. 100% would take his class again
Class of 2020
BEST math teacher I've ever had in my life. Short and straight-forward lectures, clear notes. Gives a lot of time in class to do homework. WeBWorks are free points. Always there when you need him (super dedicated, usually replies messages in a few minutes). Tests are very light and easy. Class notes and homework are everything you need to get above 90%! He is the online schooling saviour. Take him, you will appreciate my words!!! Thank me later :-)
Class of 2019
Best maths teacher. Made maths look so simple and genuinely makes you like math, he made me understand my sec 4 & 5 math in 5 mins. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND PICKING HIM