Alan Boyle
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 2026
Make sure to be up to date with his assignments.
Class of 2023
super nice teacher and always ready to help students with their work. easy grader if you put the effort and feedback is useful. you'll do well.
Class of 2022
For Drugs and Addiction, he posted every lecture slides. His lectures tend to finish early so there is often time to ask him questions if needed. For the paper, he is very easy-going when it comes to grading and feedback. His exams are mostly multiple-choice with one or two short-answer questions. He would always give us a document of every single topic that would be in the exam as well as the potential short-answer questions he could choose from. Easy and interesting class.
Class of 2021
the class material is difficult for someone who is not good at math
Additional Comments
Class of 2027
By the second week the class was pretty much halved and anyone I've spoken to about the teacher agrees the classes are a little boring. There's something about the atmosphere. However he is the sweetest person, anytime I've asked him about something, he has always complied with no hesitation, I can't imagine anyone getting into a fight with him. He also posts all of the class material so you can study really easily. He's generally inoffensive which I think is great and he's super nice, his class is also very reasonable in difficulty, just make sure you do well on every major test or else it seriously brings down your grade for the class. I would recommend him.
Class of 2021
he is not a good explainer but he is VERY patient and kind