P Matalavage
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 2025
Ap physics is overall a hard class, requiring studying and needing good materials to review
Class of 2022
ap physics itself is very hard. mr mat will go through the lesson and you probably won’t understand anything except maybe a formula or two so make sure you go on organic chem tutor on youtube to fully understand the lesson. i had him when we were virtual so i had pretty much no homework except for the occasional lab or worksheet that needed to be turned in on google classroom but he grades for completion. make sure you understand why the formula is the way it is because the class is very conceptual and you will have to move around equations or even set them to 0 because of a specific variable. as long as you prepare for the quizzes and tests, you will do fine
Additional Comments
Class of 2022
he has a pretty chill vibe, just don’t slack off because of it. the class moves very fast and it will be a pain to sit at your desk at 3 am on a thursday night cramming the entire unit in before the test (from personal experience).