David D Carroll
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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 2021
I took AP Physics C with Mr. Carrol. This class has plenty of math in it, and calculus is used later on in the course (not at the beginning). I would recommend either taking Calculus BC while doing the course or taking Calculus AB before doing the course. The first part of the course is mechanics and the second part is electricity and magnetism. More concepts from Honors Physics appear in the mechanics part than in the electricity and magnetism part. On the tests, you get a scientific calculator and formula sheet (not a lot of time to use the formula sheet). After each major test, there is an activity that allows you to replace your original grade with a higher grade (higher grade represents major grade in gradebook). Homework simply consists of online practice problems due at the end of the unit and studying for tests. Challenging course but completely doable if decent at math.
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Class of 2021
I found Carroll to be an average teacher. I had this teacher when COVID was still a problem (2020-2021 year). He didn't present much of a teaching style as most of the students in the curriculum voted on a poll to have a more independent learning style in this class. Carroll would just give approximately a 2 minute speech at the beginning of class about the lesson, then leave you to review the material yourself and ask any questions you would have. He isn't too clear when answering your questions either. Yet, he releases keys to all of the lessons and homework as soon as they are posted. These keys are almost always quite helpful. You could easily use the keys along with YouTube videos to learn the content needed for the AP Exam and class tests. In summary, a teacher with useful resources and practice, but not too helpful himself.