2.8

David Bell

Mathematics - Florida State College at Jacksonville

2.8
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
46%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

46%

Would Retake

124

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He is an awful teacher who should find another profession

MAC2311 - 1.0 rating

Yes, its long lectures

MGF1106 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

84%

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A: 5
B: 3
A-: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
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Tough Grader (3)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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Reviews (124)
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MAT0002
Nov 5, 2003

Professor Bell is a wonderful instructor. He is helpful and will take the time to explain any problem you may be having with math.

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MAC1105
Nov 7, 2003

Mr. Bell was great. Very helpful and answered any questions I had after class. He sometimes grades on a curve, not that grading on a curve is a good thing for everybody.

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MAT0024
Apr 28, 2004

Professor Bell is a great teacher. He assigns quite a bit of work, but it pays off in the end. He's easy to understand and is available to help with any questions. The guy also has a cool sense of humor - a definite plus.

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MAT0002
May 9, 2004

self-paced is so much better! very available to help all the time!

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MAT0024
Jun 7, 2004

No Comments

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MAT0024
Aug 4, 2004

Very helpful class for us math phobic people

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MAT0024
Sep 30, 2004

He doesn't help you. He doesn't explain things thru first like Professor Aybar. For Math, he sucks1 Go with another taecher.

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MAT1033
Oct 7, 2004

i think he is very helpful. he always answers all my questions and is always available to his students. i recommend him to anyone

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Nov 10, 2004

although i didn't do well in his class, he was extremely helpful and was always willing to help you out. the self-paced threw me off because i was too lazy to do the assignments since he didn't collect them. if you do the homework and ask plenty questions you will do just fine.

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MAT
Dec 17, 2004

Took his class over the summer and really enjoyed it. I thought the self-paced course was great! Not everthing was easy but he was there to help with the questions. I wish he taught in the evening.

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MAT002
Jan 10, 2005

YOU HAVE TO HAVE HIM TO ENJOY HIM I DIDN'T SEE THAT HE HAD THE TIME FOR YOU .HOWEVER IT IS SELF-PACED!

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ELEMALGEBRA
Jan 10, 2005

This man is the worst... he yelled at my infront of the entire CLASS.. and said I just was to stupid to understand. I was humiliated, and gathered my belonging.. and left th eroom as fast as I could. Math Dean did NOTHING about it...

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MAT0024
Mar 10, 2005

Mr. bell Is one awesome teacher and so is his assistant They were both helpful and he seems to be very involved in makin system better I recomend and give an A+ to this hot pepper.

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MAT0024
Mar 21, 2005

Great Teacher. Takes time to help. Self-paced so you have to have self control and do the work. You take test when your ready but he gives you a guide to go by. Awesome class. One on one help. I highly recommend him.

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MAT1033
Apr 18, 2005

Mr.Bell is a wonderful helpful instructor. He's always available or has an assistant to help out. I hate math so this class is really for me.Mr.Bell has provided me with many resources to help me become better in math. His self pace class is great if your really having a hard time in math.

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MAT0024
May 6, 2005

No Comments

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MAT0024
May 9, 2005

DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, UNLESS YOU ALREADY KNOW THE MATERIAL AND DON'T NEED HELP IN MATH.

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MAT0024
May 24, 2005

He is a great teacher for self-paced.

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MAT0024
Grade: B
Jun 2, 2005

No Comments

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INTALG
Sep 9, 2005

His assistant is very helpful,however, he is not. He speeds through lessons and is very unclear and snippy if you have a question.

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MAT1033
Grade: A
Sep 15, 2005

too quick for me.

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MAC1105
Sep 27, 2005

hes a horrible teacher if you need help in math he goes way to fast and doesnt really care because he already knows the material. Dont take this Class if your not already a fast math learner or you will indeed fail bad

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MAT1101
Grade: A-
Sep 30, 2005

He is very fast moviing, not sugested if you are not up to date with all math!, hes not bad but he just moves very fast and his test are VERY hard.. they are nothing like the homework!

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MAT0024
Oct 6, 2005

One day in class we all received our second tests and my test was a wapping 54. A high F. Everyone else in the class scored wonderful F's as well. I don't believe one person passed. Mr. Bell is only a great teacher if you've already taken this class. I'm taking my W instead of an F.

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MAT0024
Oct 11, 2005

Mr Bell is great for this self-paced class. I had him for Elementary Algebra 2 years ago and I knew then that I would take him for my Intermediate class. I am not the best in Algebra, but with Mr Bells help (his assistant too) I am able to get through the class. Elementary I passed with a B.

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ALGEBRA
Oct 19, 2005

Thanx for not helping me with**** Bell. if any of you ever take this guy you will almost instantly regret it.

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MAT1033
Nov 18, 2005

I had his self space class, he will only help you if you ask. His assistent Elizabeth is much better, and she will explain better. He would miss so many days. He does not follow his agenda. If you had a question he will explain , but so fast.If you need help in math dont take him, he is too fast.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Dec 13, 2005

Thanx for a whole lot of nothing ****. It wasn't until twenty people withdrew from the class that he began teaching. Very tough teacher. Dry sense of humor.

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MAT11030024
Feb 2, 2006

I had Mr. Bell for Self-paced Elementary Algebra and I am taking his class now for Intermediate Algebra. I think he is an awsome teacher. I also thought he is very helpful. Like he says, "If you don't ask questions, then how do I know that you are having trouble?"

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MAC1105
Mar 21, 2006

Taken him for intermediate algebra. Pretty good, just takes more work for others to grasp how he teaches.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Jun 26, 2006

This teacher sucks. I passed with a C but thats because i studied my ass off. The 25 other people in class failed, i think only 9 of us passed. Don't take this teacher!!!

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MAT0002
Sep 6, 2006

this teacher doesn't really teach you anything he throws info at you in 10 min and then sits on his butt!!!!!!! if you want to pass math DON'T take this teacher. his assistant is the real teacher and should have her own class not d,bell.

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MAT1103
Oct 8, 2006

I had him for Intermediate Algebra and the advice that i can't emphasis enough is ASK QUESTIONS if you need help and if he's still confusing keep on asking, our class was quiet so he couldn't help us a lot, but he lets us go up to the board and work out problems with the whole class and was pretty nice about everything

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MAT1103
Oct 20, 2006

I have struggled in math throughout high school and found this teacher very helpful. Even though the work may not be a breeze, as long as you are self-disciplined and not afraid to ask questions you should be fine. You aren't forced to do homework, but I would recommend that you do ALL of the work and the class will not be a pain!

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MAC1105
Nov 1, 2006

This teacher moves very fast and kips steps in showing the problems on the board. At times he will answer questions and other times he will tell you he doesn't have time to go back to explain. I found it very dificult to keep up and not get lost with his style of teaching.

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MATH2201
Oct 30, 2007

Not a very helpful teacher. You either study hard or you will fail. He should not be relied upon to assist you. Only take this professor if you know you can learn math and pass ON YOUR OWN.

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MAT002
Nov 4, 2007

Doesnt help at all.

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MAT1105
Nov 14, 2007

He is a terrible teacher! Do not take him ! I feel he does not care about his students and doesn't actually start teaching until half the class is dropped out! His assistant Mrs. Elizabeth does more of the tutoring! He really isn't funny and he makes Math not worth the time! Take Ruth Dellinger instead!! Seriously he made me hate Math even more!

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MATMAT
Nov 28, 2007

Professos Bell is overall a fuuny teacher. but he really don't teach you anything unless you ask and sometimes not even then. this is a self pase class so you work at your own pase but it is easy to get be hind and not be able to finish his class he doesnt show intrest in trying to help you pass.

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MAT1235
Mar 3, 2008

Don't take this professor unless you are already good at Math. He is not so much a teacher as he is a facilitator.

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MAT0024
Apr 29, 2008

This is a self paced class which he spends no time teaching. Do not take this teacher if you have difficulty with math. Be prepared to teach yourself. You can ask questions but he's not very helpful. His tests are hard, you cannot use a calculator, and he takes of points for every little mistake.

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MAT0024
Jun 4, 2008

Professor Bell was a very nice guy. His class is self paced which i liked because if others fall behind you can continue on. He is strict about attendance and work. He keeps up with your work and lets you know where you stand. Great teacher. Makes you work hard:)

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MAT1103
Nov 10, 2008

Prof Bell's class was not EASY, but he was great at helping students understand. He makes you earn the grade, as I think a good teacher does... but he helps you if you put forth the effort.

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MAT0024
Dec 3, 2008

This is a selfpaced class, if you are not responsible enough to "pace yourself" then you should take a different class. Prof Bell will take as much time as any student needs to explain any problem and never makes you feel dumb, even if you ask the same question 20 times!!!It's algebra, so of course it isn't easy! But Bell is an excellent teacher!

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MAT0024
Dec 11, 2008

He really is a good teacher. and he is very helpful, but DO NOT TAKE A SELF-PACED CLASS unless you yourself is disciplined enough to do it! If you fail behind a little you will be playing catch up for the rest of the term. bt if you think you can handle it he is a good professor.

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MAC1033
Dec 17, 2008

RUDE teacher yelled at me for leaving for a funeral 20 mins early in front of the whole class told me I would be marked absent! Class is stressfull you are always playing catch-up

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MAT1033
May 13, 2009

The practice pages he has you do are 5th grade work and the topics he actually lectures on are not what homework and tests are on!

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MAT1033
Jul 2, 2009

Does not spend a large amount of time on lectures, and examples given are very simple. However, the test has much harder examples, and tests are relatively short, so miss a couple and you are screwed. The class is more like teaching yourself

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MATH00
Jul 9, 2009

i dont know why everyone is saying he is a great teacher, half my class droppeds him if you are not good at math do yourself a favor and choose a diff teacher he isnt helpful and even told me to drop the class because i wasnt " getting it" this was recent to fall 08 thanks bell

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MAT1033
Aug 23, 2009

Prof has had some bad apples in his classes, and U can tell. His syllabus is very clear about his expectations, and shows he thinks he is babysitting instead of teaching. As an adult, I find it insulting to be talked down to so I didn't appreciate his style. He did answer questions and give help when asked, and I did the work and got an A

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MAT0002
Sep 12, 2009

This is a self pace class,which i thought would help me, come to find out it was a total waist of time,he doesnt have good teaching skills and seems like he doesnt want to teach at times,i went to class, tried my very best and honestly i didnt learn a darn thing WARNING: DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!

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MATH0000
Nov 19, 2009

Had him over a year ago...I am really good at math so I had no problems. You just follow the text book and do the assignments online. Ask him questions and take tests in class. I just didn't like how he treats us like children. This was my first college class ever and I felt like I moved back down to middle school...

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MAT1033
Dec 17, 2009

Horrible teacher! didnt help when i needed it, and he was very rude. his assistant, elizabeth was a real witch! no sense of humor! STAY AWAY!

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MAC1105
Dec 18, 2009

The worst math teacher I have ever had. Do not waste your time and money. He doesn't teach the material. You would think if you pay a teacher to teach you something they would teach you. I did all the work that was required of me and still failed. All the tests are hard as hell. You have to be Einstein to pass this course with Mr. Bell.

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MAC1105
Jan 13, 2010

The work load is RIDICULOUS. He ONLY teaches through examples (which he STILL screws up). If you have anything happening [i.e helping a friend through a family member's health issue] you'll definitely fall behind. Don't go into this if you're looking to breeze through. It's PURE Stress.

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MAC1105
Mar 10, 2010

I found it difficult to have a math class with the homework and textbook online.

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MAT1033
Mar 11, 2010

I have him this term and I hate his class. He is the worst professor I have yet. He doesn't teach, you have test every week, and it is VERY hard to stay on top of your work. I do not recommend anyone to take his class, unless you want to fail.

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MAT1033
Mar 18, 2010

Extremely helpful and easy to understand. He's funny at times too.

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COLLEALGE
Mar 31, 2010

Good Professor! Although, if you take any of his classes you have to have some good background in Algebra. Overall, He and his assistance were really friendly and helpful.

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MAC1105
Apr 18, 2010

I made it up to calc in HS, then took his class and I was lost every day. I got 30's on the tests and ended up having to drop the class. I then took Balsalmo and havent gotten anything lower then a 99 on test or quiz bc she explains everything step by step.

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MAT1033
May 11, 2010

He is simply nutts!!!!!!!!!Your not allowed to use a calculator in his class. Wouldn't recommend him ever!!!!

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MAC1105
Jun 2, 2010

DO the Portfolio! It helps alot and it gets you extra points at the end and that got be from a B to an A. He is helpful if you ask but doing the homework and showing up for class is a must.

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MAT1033
Jul 27, 2010

Idk, he tried his best, but at the end of the day, it really wasnt enough. He's kinda grumpy and gruff at first, and the no calculator thing was hell, but i guess if youre wanting a challenge, take him

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CALC2233
Sep 16, 2010

DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS CLASS. This man does not know how to teach material to students. He doesnt even know how to work the equipment to teach, and half of the time he screws up and says oh well and moves onto the next promblem. HORRIBLE!

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MAC1114
Oct 27, 2010

He is ok...not the best teacher in the world. Assigns a lot of homework. Gets really confused when he is teaching.

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MAC1114
Oct 28, 2010

HORRIBLE. Gets sooo confused on everything he teaches. He messes up the examples. DO NOT TAKE HIM. I'm good at math, but even I was confused. He will help you if you ask, otherwise you are left in confusion. He messes up minimum of 10 times per class. I counted.

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MAC1105
Nov 21, 2010

Worst ever. Does not teach the material well ,and picks his select favorites in the class and only talks to them. Dont take if your bad in math. I had a problem with my calculator and he couldnt even figure out how to fix it. Dont take!!

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MAC1105
Dec 3, 2010

He is an okay professor, funny at times. The homework and some quizzes are online which is very helpful. He make mistaks sometimes usually it is just copying the questions down wrong. Overall he is good, and fair with grading. I recommend that you go to class and study alot, never know when he might give a pop quiz.

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MAC1105
Dec 17, 2010

Professor Bell is a great teacher! I've failed college algebra SEVERAL times and he made it understandable! He's a fun guy and he'll help you if you need it! Do the work and you'll pass the class! Great teacher that I'd reccomend to anyone! :)

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MAC1105
Dec 18, 2010

Professor Bell was very hard, he wasn't very clear, and went too fast through the work. He was very helpful if you went to him in private. He expected you to do way too much work, he asked for more work than any other professors. I worked extremely hard to get a B. If you do all the work and fail the tests you can still pass. Overall, nice guy.

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MAC1105
Jan 8, 2011

These reviews terrified me. Honestly, he's not as bad as his reviews make him seem. He does make a lot of errors and moves quickly, but that's what the class is - SELF PACED. if you're not willing to teach yourself, this class won't work for you. you must be very independent, prof bell is there more to give you guidelines than to really help you.

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MAT0024
Jan 17, 2011

I took Prof. Bells' hybrid course. I have always been horrible at math and could never understand it; I ended up finishing this math course 2 weeks early! He use the online Mymathlab. You can work and pretty much on your own time. He is easy to get ahold of. He interacts with the class and very helpful as long as you prove you're trying.

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MGF1106
Mar 15, 2011

He was a very good teacher. He explained what was needed up front. It was a hybrid class using MyMathLab which is an excellent software program for math. He is very good about responding to questions in class, on the phone, and via email. He is strict with attendance and cell phones but that wasn't a problem for me.

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MAC1105
May 3, 2011

Overall, he was a decent teacher. I barely scraped by with a B, which felt like an A+ to me in his class. Definitely go to every class and take notes (he goes really fast though). Do all of your homework, and all of the online quizzes. I also recommend that you work on your portfolio from the beginning so you don't lose anything, it WILL help you!

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MAC1147
Jun 18, 2011

Grading is fare on is based on class attendance, test and on-line homework -- he does give quizzes. You will be give the ability to earn extra credit and if you have questions he is in his office most of the time. If you put in the time, you will pass the class. If you put in the effort, you will get an A.

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MGF1107
Jul 29, 2011

class attendance is mandatory. He takes points off for everyday you miss. He's not an easy professor but I got an A in the class so its dueable. He post grades fast and resonds to emails and he tends to make a lot of mistakes so always double check him.

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MGF1106
Aug 8, 2011

OLD MILITARY TYPE.ATTENDANCE & REPSECT ARE KEY.HE HAD AN ISSUE WITH SOMEONE IN THE CLASS IN THE BEGINING MADE SURE HE DID NOT COME BACK. YOU NEED TO BE VERY ORGANIZED & PUT IN A BIG EFFORT TO LEARN IT YOURSELF.NOT AN EASY A, BUT HE IS FAIR.MAKES LOTS OF MISTAKES SO DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING.I WOULD TAKE HIM AGAIN JUST BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

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MGF1106
Aug 25, 2011

Took him online. Class was hard and got harder. He never once answered any of my multiple emails. He's not a horrible teacher, but I wouldn't take him again. If you take his class online, be sure you can do everything on your own or through campus tutoring.

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MAC1105
Oct 3, 2011

Professor Bell is the type to assume you know what he's talking about, and he moves very quickly. He teaches directly off of the mymathlab website, which I do not care for because I beieve it's actually detrimental to my learning. IF YOU ARE NO GOOD AT MATH DO NOT TAKE HIM. He knows his math, but I would NOT recommend taking his class.

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MAC1105
Oct 5, 2011

Professor Bell does not teach!! The class is a joke. One of the worst math teachers I have ever seen. Shows the book on a over head, also uses my math lab. He is real fast hard to take notes. Homework is real hard. Tests are horrible. Do not take this class!

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MAC1105
Oct 12, 2011

No joke the worst math teacher I have ever had. I had surgery and even had a medical note saying I was in the hospital and he took points off my grade because I missed two classes, yet still did all my work. He talks at you very fast and just expects you to know the material when you don't even practice it. he is a waste of your time.

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MAC1105
Nov 3, 2011

Worst math teacher I ever had. Does not teach material. He expects you to already know the information. Blames your lack of knowledge from bad math teachers you had in the past. Covers material to fast. Gives pop quizzes like your in high school. Not personable. His written tests do not follow practice exams or homework. AVOID AT ALL COST!

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ALGEBALGE
Nov 28, 2011

HE IS TERRIBLE. HE STARTED TO GIVE POP QUIZES EVERY CLASS RIGHT WHEN CLASS STARTED, THEY WOULD BE 4 TO 5 QUESTIONS, AND YOU HAD ONLY 5-10 MINUTES TO FINISH, SO IF U RUN LATE THAT DAY YOU FAIL THE QUIZ BECOUSE HE WOULDNT LET U TAKE IT. ALSO HE MOVES THROUGH LECTURE VERY FAST, HARD TO LEARN.MATHLAB IS SO HARD TO USE AS WELL

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MAC1105
Dec 8, 2011

When I was in high school I had A's and B's in all my algebra classes. I come here now, fresh out of high school and I got a 68. Professor Bell is not a good algebra teacher at all. He moves too fast and doesnt explain things at all. I think he might teach better in a higher level math class. But as for algebra, look into taking another teacher /:

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MAC1105
Jan 3, 2012

I highly recommend this class. Mathxl was very helpful and used a lot. Discussion boards have to be on topic and explained. I did not use the book once and still received an A in this class. His expectations were very clear and everyone should take this class.

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MAC1105
Jan 5, 2012

Best teacher I have ever had. Those that don't do well in class are those that don't participate or do the work. He requires you to do your work and he'll teach it right along with what you are working on in Math XL. The only time he gives pop quizzes is when people don't participate in class. Go to class, participate, and do the work. Easy A!

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MAT1033
Feb 5, 2012

Unless you are realy strong in math do NOT take his class. He hives pop quizes that are worth 25 points with only 2 questions. Does not play fair. Whenever you ask him for help he treats you like an idiot. Not a people person.

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MAC1105
May 2, 2012

Difficult class. Put problems on the homework that were not included in lecture. Half the time you are teaching yourself on mathxl. He will help you if you go and ask him. Do not expect much homework help in class due to time restraints. Does give pop quizzes fairly often and did two trick question quizzes so beware. Overall a decent class.

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MAC1105
May 3, 2012

Unless you have previous experience in college algebra DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! you can be sure of failing. If you have more than two classes is even worse. He talks and goes through classwork to fast, Pop quizzes the first thing you walk in class. Tests very different from classwork. Doesnt help answer questions well in class.

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MAC1105
May 3, 2012

Very hard class if you struggle with math. If you're going to take him be prepared to do pop quizzes daily and be decent in math! You must do well on all homework assignments and test to past this class.

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MAC1105
Jul 5, 2012

not a very good teacher i felt that he relied on his calculator too much and if it wasnt functioning he would have no idea how to solve the problem. all the homework was online. Its very manditory that you complete it or you will surley fail not very accessive for one on ones for help. i would not take him again

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MAC1105
Aug 12, 2012

Hate Math, but love this professor.

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MAC1140
Sep 16, 2012

Took this professor for Precalculus and will never take him again. He doesnt explain much and just does his own powerpoints. The professor pretty much teaches the class as if you should already know everything. Would not take this professor if you are not good at math!!!

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MAC1105
Oct 5, 2012

Do not take this teacher!!!! I took him for College Algebra, that was my first semester in FSCJ, and I love math, I always was been good at it, but I got a C in this class! This teacher doesnt know how to teach!!!not helpful at all! he goes really fast with material and he thinks that students everything already know.

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MATH1140
Oct 30, 2012

HORRIBLE TEACHER!!! does not teach at all.... all he uses is powerpoints... please im begging you don't take him... I took calculas in high school and passed with a high A... I took him and i barely recieved a C.. Please aviod him!!!

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MAC1105
Apr 10, 2013

This man is a HORRIBLE Teacher. I wouldn't even call him a teacher. HE didn't TEACH!. He blames the students for not understanding the material when he very rarely goes over homework questions. All homework is online, which is nice. But the tests are worded completely different and confusing. By far the worst teacher I've ever had.

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MAC1105
Apr 22, 2013

If you want to pass and gain a college algebra credit: find another teacher. He told my class "It is not my job to teach you," and was not helpful if you had questions. Work load is ridiculous. You cannot make up ANY work. The tests that he gives are not like the material he assigns to study. The class is boring, his "teaching"is reading a PowerPoint for the whole class, and then assigning homework. He is an awful teacher who should find another profession.

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MAC1105
Grade: A-
Aug 27, 2013

I signed up for a face-to-face class that turned out to be completely web oriented. He gives you all the tools you need to teach yourself, but i'm not going to drive 30 mins. to listen to this man review material that I've already been assigned to read and comprehend on my own time.

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MAC1105
Nov 24, 2013

He is a very hard teacher. He grades for accuracy but he is helpful!

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Dec 9, 2013

Always asks for questions regarding homework at the beginning, willing to help if help is needed. Always joking around and very pleasant.

5.0
2.0
MFG1106
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2013

Professor Bell is fair. His syllabus is clear and concise. As long as you complete your assignments on time, you will pass.

3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Jan 1, 2014

He is a very hard grader!

2.0
4.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Mar 19, 2014

I took this during my first semester in college and have always been good at algebra in high school, but this class started off with 30 kids and by the final there was 11 of us. I should have withdrawn when I could, I managed to somehow pull a 71. He is not good at teaching! A lot of online homework and doesnt explain things well! Do not take him!

1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 9, 2014

If you want to pass, find another teacher. The tests that he gives are not like the HW he assigns to study. The class is boring, his "teaching" is reading a PowerPoint for the whole class, and then assigning homework. He is an awful teacher who should find another profession. This is another's comment but I could not have said it better myself.

3.0
5.0
MAC1105
May 15, 2014

Not unfair but hard and no extra credit.Assigns a lof of hw with strict deadlines.Goes over things TOO fast in class and too busy to be much help during office hrs. If you don't know how to use your calc you won't really learn in this class. Took his mat1033 three times and failed every time,waited 7 years took it online and passed with a B...

4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2014

Fair teacher, good communication via email, homework, quizzes and practice tests are exactly as the tests. So do the homework put in the time and you will do well. I would take another class from Prof. Bell.

3.0
2.0
MGF1106
Nov 8, 2014

I am probably one of the few people who actually enjoyed his class. If you at least do the online quizzes and pass half the tests, its an easy A or B. Yes, its long lectures. Yes its mainly online. But you show up and do the work, your fine. Tests are just the quizzes all mixed into one. You pass with an A, you're exempt from the final.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Aug 11, 2015

Professor Bell only uses Power Points to teach and he is very confusing. Keep notebook organized the way he wants it for the notebook check at the end of the term.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jan 12, 2016

Expect nothing but online. Terrible at teaching and doesn't know how to solve his own math equations. I had to correct him the whole time.

2.0
4.0
MAC1033
Grade: C+
Mar 29, 2016

Did not answer questions. Not very polite with the students.

4.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2016

Professor Bell is a good teacher he helps if you ask but expect you to put the work in to. If i had a chance i would retake this course because he was that good of an teacher.

5.0
2.0
MGF1106
Grade: A-
Aug 19, 2016
Would take again

The math class I took was easier than I expected. I'm not terrible at math so the class was a breeze. I never actually reached out for help, but he always announced he's there for anyone in need. There are multiple ways to learn his material. Awesome and informative class!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst math teacher. Very, very rude to students. Is terrible at explaining & doesn't respond to emails. Doesn't really care if you understand the material or not. I had to drop this class because I already knew I was going to fail, & I retook it with a different teacher & made an A.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst math teacher ever. Responded late to emails, if at all. I was confused on a couple of things in the class, and ended up being behind on an assignment because of it. Literally took him 4 days to respond to my email. Would never take him again. EVER. Ended up dropping the class because I couldn't afford to fial

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
MGF1107
Grade: D
Dec 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I honestly learned more on my own at home than I did in class but he is always willing to help if needed and correct any mistakes with grading.

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Apr 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Bell is not a great teacher. He teaches as if you already know the material. He teaches standing up at his desk in the corner of the class room. He rarely writes on the board instead he uses a PowerPoint. He gives lots of Homework, which you will have to depend on the most in order to past the class because you will not learn from him.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
MAC1033
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

Great Algebra Teacher. He used a Pearson's program that had lots of instructions on every type of Algebra Lesson to learn. He went over every topic in class. Everyone was very quiet but he always offered extra help if we needed it. The people who don't do well in his class are the ones that show up once a month.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
4.0
MAC1033
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Okay, he is a great teacher, dont get me wrong. Also, he gives you study guides that are basically the test. But he is very homework heavy(I know its just so you understand the material fully). And if you arent a fast writer you may wanna skip this one. He lectures at his own pace.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
MAT1103
Oct 30, 2019
Would take again

As long as you do the work and go to class, youll be fine. He explains everything really well and if you have a question, just ask. Does use Pearson program a lot but it helps with content. Im awful at math but if your willing to put in the work for it, its not hard.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Jul 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

David Bell never answered my emails. He never gave me the help I needed. He was a terrible teacher. His WIFI is always not working with him, so we the students barely ever learned anything. He didn't let me re do any work. I ended up failing his class and he didn't even care to help me at all. Please do yourselves a favor and don't pick him.

5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2020
Would take again

Great professor who will work with you if you're having issues; caring. He is a tough grader, but does give an opportunity for extra credit. All work was done on Pearson, which is very helpful, and his lectures are spent going over the material which you have access to at your leisure as well. Attendance and participation are mandatory.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He taught as if you already ready knew the material and would just repeat the steps of the problem again if you asked a question. He never really would answer questions if you got confused. He is very strict about doing the assignments on time! He, also, is very strict about going to class. He is rude! I will never take his class again!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Grade: A
May 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Bell was great! As long as you put in the work and effort and do the homework, it is not a hard class. He genuinely cares about your success and knows his math. Recommend taking him!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Professor Bell is great! Put in the work and you'll do well. He cares about your success and knows the math. Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for study prep.

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