Mary Español
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 2020
I took AP Chemistry with this teacher (without the Honors Chemistry prerequisite) and I found it very difficult. You will probably be very confused, have no idea how much homework/tests are worth, and your grade is not a good indicator of how you will do on the AP exam (I know people with an A in the class who got a 2 on the AP). Be prepared to do a lot of work outside of class and possibly hire a tutor because just the class alone will likely not prepare you at all for the AP. Also, make sure you have the prerequisite before taking the class.
Additional Comments
Class of 2020
I would not recommend taking Dr. E's class. She is a very good chemist but a bad teacher in my opinion. Goes on way too many tangents during lectures for you to get anything useful out of them, is very unclear about how much homework/tests are worth and how she curves test grades. I needed 8 hours of tutoring per week outside of class to prepare for the AP Chemistry exam.