Carl MacPhail
Data based on 6 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 2024
If you take his accounting class, a lot of memorization is required before taking his test. He will assign 2 test parts which will be split among 2 consecutive periods. For the 1st part, you will be given multiple choice questions based on the rules and principles he goes over in class and answer a few short answer calculation-based questions. As for the 2nd part, you will need to memorize how to format your spreadsheets properly and get all your calculations to balance out. Other advice I would offer is for you to arrive to class early so that you can ask him questions if you have any! You can also email him questions you have and he typically responds quickly. Always ensure you take notes and do the work assigned during his class! I would suggest you to compile a Google Doc with your classmates for every unit chapter that he covers in class. Keep a phone handy to take pictures of any spreadsheets he takes up since he moves pretty quickly and almost never posts the answer keys on Google Classroom. And lastly, knowing spreadsheet shortcuts and formulas would be beneficial to have in your back pocket when taking this course. Good luck! :D
Class of 2022
Grade 11 Accounting requires a lot of memorizing but it's a good course
Class of 2023
I had him for grade 9 businness. The course itself, I HIGHLY DON'T RECCOMEND TAKING. It's boring and Family Studies seemed much more fun to do then this course. You use laptops a lot and you need to memorize a lot for quizez and tests.
Additional Comments
Class of 2024
If you're a fast typer, have a sharp memory, are skilled with working with spreadsheets, and has a strong basic foundation of math, this is the course for you!!
Class of 2023
He was kinda boring teacher, but for the course he was teaching it was acceptable so I would say he was a good teacher and I would have him again in the future.