Tim Smay
Data based on 2 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 2020
The homework, as usual, is free points. So definitely do it. The notecards are key to your grade, and again, free points. However, you will need to memorize lots of equations, which again, the notecards will help you do. Exams will be hard, and will be on the level of thttps://ratemyteachers. com/us/california/irvine/university-high-school/tim-smay/review#review_nexthe homework. Do extra problems from the book, and use Slader to look up the answers to them. Note that you should use Slader after you've done an honest attempt for the practice problems.
Additional Comments
Class of 2020
Smay is a great teacher. 80% of his class gets a 5 on both AP exams, but of course, his class is very hard. However, he prepares you very, very well for college. As a college student, he taught me the bulk of what I need to know for the physics classes I currently take. His class is like a college class, meaning it will be very hard but worth it.