Jeff Muralt
Data based on 8 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 -1
Write down every single thing he says, even if it doesn't make sense. Work backwards from the homework (Chat GPT is a thing now, use it to learn math to come up with your own quick approaches for his tests)
Class of 2026
Write good notes, they’ll be a lifesaver. Muralt is really good for trig because he keeps the class engaging and fun, while also teaching you. He knows how to keep the kids’ attention spans and goes through everything clearly and thoroughly. He encourages questions and genuinely cares about the kids too.
Class of 2020
Make sure you know how the material works and listen to the TAs and to online sources; Muralt is great but he's been wrong about CS. Enjoy the class but also make sure you know your stuff; use PracticeIt and other resources to make sure you understand everything. Don't procrastinate on the big coding projects.
Additional Comments
Class of -1
Class of 2017 - As much as I loved him as a person, the scant yet oddly engaging teaching style did not work with me at 7:30 am. I remember trying to write down every single thing that came out of his mouth along with copious amounts of doodly arrows if he wrote down a problem with a concept that wasn't explained in depth. More like a "figure it out on your own" approach, which works for some I suppose. I did not enjoy working backwards off answer keys to come up with my own quick ways of getting through his time-limited exams. His teaching would oddly get more step-by-step and would make more sense a mere day before the exam when he would "review" and explain things in a more traditional approach. Honors Trig and Pre-calc with him was my hardest course in highschool, and I've taken college classes at Berkeley easier than this. Definitely a memorable guy and class! I would say my only take away from being with him is grit and being an independent learner, which has tremendously helped me in college. AP Calc was a lot easier.