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Quality2.5
Difficulty37%
Would Retake106
Reviews37%
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“He hates phones so just put them away for the 50 mins you're in there and be respectful”
MATH121 - 5.0 rating“Honestly, as long as you follow his rules and participate, there is no way to fail”
MATH121 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
93%
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A-
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MATH
5.0
(1)MTH112
5.0
(1)MTH204
5.0
(1)121
4.0
(3)MATH121
3.9
(11)Difficulty by Course
CALC223
5.0
CALCULUS203
5.0
MATHCALC
5.0
MTH160
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Reviews (106)
This is the most laid back guy-great class-open book/note test-multiple choice
Extremely easy. Tests are easy, open notes/book. Board work=extra credit
Goes over material slowly - open book/notes exams - great professor
Very easy but I learned nothing.
Despite the class being a direct insult to my intellect (I don't know WHY I took 121), it was an easy A+, reminiscent of 1st grade. Write on the board, get extra credit. 10 question test, open-book. Child's play.
easy,easy,easy. going up to board = 5 extra credit points. a lot of students earned so much extra credit they didn't even have to take the final. no homework. he gets directly to the point and tells u exactly what u need to know. great teacher
Extremely easy class w/ him. He's one of the most self-absorbed people I've ever come into contact with, but he's really loose with grades so who cares?
Goes very slow, but what he does teach he makes it pretty easy to follow. Always talks about his work.
This guy flat out SUCKS!!! He cant teach and is always moody. When you ask a question, he makes you look like an idiot. oh well, one word...RETIREMENT!
Great Teacher!!!!!! Would advise anyone to take him.Very funny man!!Great Teacher!!!! HEHEHE
His personality sucks, and you have to do everything exactly the way he shows you, but if you do your worksheets everyweek, it is a really easy class.
A 3 year old could pass this class. Get up and do the problems on the board and you don't even have to take the test. If you suck at math (like me) this is definitely the class for you.
This class is so easy. I hate math, and made an A without even buying the book. If you do bad on a test, just go up and do the problems on the board. I did 90 points worth. I only had to answer 1 question out of 10 right.
Dr.Carlton is the best math teacher i have ever had! I reccomend everyone take him!!
Dr. Carlton is an awesome teacher. I have recommended him to all of my friends and truly enjoy going to his class.
He is an actuary and i guess thats the reason why he's so smart. A brilliant teacher but teaches nothing thats gonna be on the test.
Dr. Carltons class is extremely easy, and you would have to have an IQ of less that 60 not to make an A or B in this class. He gives so much extra credit, that some students only had to make a 20-30% on each test in order to get an A for the semester.
If you can live with the monotone pitch then you'll like his class. Personally I have an 8:00am class and he's soooo boring. The class is easy if you do the worksheets. I've learned nothing in his class though. The worksheets q's are on the test.
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Wat is anyone thinking who gave him a bad rating?? he's freakin awesome!! The best math teacher I have ever had!! Take him if u want an A! -Ashlee-
What was Marshall University thinking? He is a terrible instructor-he explains nothing-passes out worksheets and expects you to be able to do them (through osmosis I guess).
great professor very very helpful
Tough class, Knows what he is teaching.
Your grade is based on 4 tests that have 9 questions on each. If you go to class, you will do well because he gives you a chance to get points towards your tests. I didn't go to class and learned that the hard way.
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I am in my sixth semester (not including summer school) of college, and his class was the only one I have ever had to drop. For all of you who had him for a 100-level class and say he's easy, then you should try his 203 class. He cuts out all of the extra credit. 8 a.m. is also a terrible time!
He seems to know what he is talking about, but he is a pure prick. If you are a person who cant handle someone being a dickhead dont take him
This class is not a hard one. Dr.Carlton knows exactly what he is doing, but he can be a smartass! He despises tardiness and will call you out in front of the class for anything you do wrong. If you are a sensitive person, whose feelings get hurt easily, I wouldn't recommend him as a professor. The E.C. he gives is AWESOME!
maybe the lower level math classes are easy.. but his 203 you have 3 tests.. 11 ? each.. 10 points each question.. NO PARTIAL CREDIT... answer only.. had to drop class and put me a semester behind because i couldnt pass.. no extra credit.. answer or nothing...DONT TAKE
He is a very rude man, and a horrible teacher.
The very first day i thought i would die, but if you can stick it out he ends up being pretty cool. Don't take him seriously, a lot of the comments he makes are jokes. His tests are cake, and if you try and come everyday he is really helpful. This is a class you can't goof off and get away with it.
professor carlton is a very smart man, but sometimes he has a hard time sharing his knowledge with the class. i had to drop when i took it with rubin, and wanted to drop with him to begin with, but in the end it turned out alright. i think he is very nice, just sarcastic a lot
****. jerk. db. just a few words of what i think about him. not helpful at all. doesn't work with you. mean. idiot. ****.
he was a jerk, but an ok guy. you have 3 tests, 12 ?s answer only. if you mess up the final your screwed, its worth half of your grade. i would never take him again, but some people liked him.
I took this guy for 2 weeks in the fall of 05 before dropping his course. I told him one day after class that I didn't understand what was being taught, and he told me to read the book, which I did and was still confused. He should have pointed me in a direction to get help if he didn't want to help me, especially since I was a clueless freshman.
I really liked him, he tries to help everyone one out, if you particiate you will get an A.
This is a really easy class if you come to class everyday and put problems on the board. It's easy to get extra points, and the tests are open book and open notes.
Easy if you show up for class and pay VERY CLOSE attention. MUST DO BOARD PROBLEMS to be able to pass.
The class is easy if you do your homework and PUT PROBLEMS ON THE BOARD!! He has a kinda dry personality but he's not to bad.
He is very helpful. He has a good sense of humor. He is very willing to help and has really good methods of teaching. He won't put up with goofing off, but will joke around. There are people in my class that aren't good at math and find him very helpful. He lets you put problems on the board for points so you learn and help your grade.
I'm terrible at math and was scared to death on the first day. After a few weeks, the fear subsided. The course is relatively easy if you attend class, do your homework, and put problems on the board (problems come from your homework).
i really can't stand this guy. the way he grades is ridiculous and he seems really biased towards some students in class. he also has to use to the hardest ways to do a problem ever and is not very good at actually teaching something. ytou have to figure out a lot of stuff yourself. he also wears a different sports jacket everyday andits kinda funn
I loved Dr. Carlton. He is the best math teacher I have ever had. If you don't understand a concept he goes out of his way to help you understand. If anyone says he is a bad teacher, they are completely idiotic.
He is a jerk! He makes his tests impossibly hard so that students have to put problems on the board for extra credit. If you are scared to go to the board forget passing his class. To make things worse he criticizes you for making mistakes on the board. AVOID HIM!!!
Loved him! Great teacher! However, if you don't come to class, study, and put problems on the board, forget it.
I didn't mind him most of the time but he makes the most simple problems very complicated. If you don't put problems on the board then the highest grade you get in the class is an 80..so you better not mess up on any of the tests. I wouldn't suggest taking him.
very nice, tests come straight from handouts, attendance is not mandatory but you must put problems on the board, usually 4-6 before each test to even have a chance at a 100 percent for it. would highly reccomend
Very good teacher! HE is super easy. I would recommend him to anyone. If you come to class and do all the extra credit possible you will definitely get an A. All the tests are directly from the handouts and he lets you use them on the tests. How easy is that?
Dr. Carlton was probably the easiest math teacher I have EVER had. The test are only 8 questions, and are super easy. The questions come straight from the handouts and you put problems on the board from the handouts. The way you sign up for them, if u forget to do them, you can do them in class before you have to go. This class is SOO easy!!!!!!!!!
He made girls cry in class
He was absolutely horrible. He made two people cry. I don't know why Marshall keeps him around. He tells students that they are stupid if they don't know an answer. I've read some of the other comments, and sure Math 123 will be easy. Try taking a real class, like calculus and see how easy it is.
I had Carlton for Math 123 and I currently have him for Math 203 (Business Calculus). I am terrible at math, but Carlton has made it easy for me. The tests are 12 questions, answer-only, and none of the problems are new. Three tests and no required homework. If you make an effort, he is willing to help you out. A great math professor.
His voice is very monotone and he assumes that you are as educated on the material as he is, he doesnt explain topics well and after a few weeks you wont even want to show up. He comes across very rude and not helpful, and he plays favorites ALOT. Best news of this professor and his classes, you FINAL grade is the grade on your FINAL exam.
This guy is real jerk, he's condensending, not helpful, and needs to retire.
This professor is one of Marshall's best. I would recommend him to anyone.
Most people won't realize this, but he is an amazing teacher. It's just important that you don't miss the class. I had no clue what calculus even was until I took this class, now I get it. He's also funny sometimes especially when he uses terms like "arbitralily large" or "big D's". He does kinda flirt with some of the girls in the class sometimes.
This teacher, well he is not really teacher. If you are coming to learn math you have come to the wrong place. Carlton believes in teaching the philosophy of math and expecting students to learn the criteria that is on tests on their own time. So if math does not come easy for you DONT TAKE IT. every day you attend you get extra credit though!
If you are serious about learning about math I strongly recommend this prof to you! By far the best math I have ever had. He is very smart, funny, and does his best to clarify concepts. I had him for MTH 123 and 203 and made a high A in both. Just show up to class and ask problems and you'll be fine!
Truly a great man! He is very smart and funny. Show up to class and ask questions and you'll be fine. I had him for 123 and 203 and made a high A in both. I strongly recommend this prof to anyone serious about math!
This class is a breeze. As long as you come to class and participate it is almost a guaranteed A. The teacher makes it simple and easy to understand, however he is very arrogant. If you can deal with that, then I'd recommend the class.
tremendous teacher, I would recommend him to anyone. Some people call him arrogant, but he is very intelligent and if you listen to what he says then you will learn a lot. The class could not be easier. You go in put a problem on the board once a week... and thats half your grade. Its not so easy that you wont learn anything but is not difficult.
Very easy A. Attendance to class is a must because you put problems on the board like once a week. Class participation is 50% of your grade. Highly recommended!
Dr. Carlton is a bore. He is ridiculously depressing, but the course load is easy. Just do all the board problems you can, they suck especially if you dont like doing problems on the board but that is the majority of your grade and it doesnt matter if you are right or wrong, just that you do it.
Easy teacher! As long as you put homework problems on the board, you cannot fail any test, even the final. You get crazy extra credit points for every problem you do! He really likes the students who speak up in class and respond/agree when he starts talking his Republican politics, too.
Class is easy you are allowed to use your notes and homework on all test including the final and the questions are exactly the same just with different number's so pretty much do the work and participate in class and you will make an easy A
Very easy class. Lectures pretty clearly, tests are INSANELY EASY (you can use your book and everything). He's very dry and has practically no sense of humor. He reminds me of Ben Stein (the guy from Ferris Bueller's Day Off). I spoke up a lot and made him laugh, so that made the class more fun. Very easy A, and you learn a little.
Dr. Carlton is certainly a character. Extremely monotone, but knows what he is teaching. Class couldn't be made easier: 3 tests, 10 multiple choice questions on each, can use notes and textbook. Bonus points for writing problems out on board, I would recommend doing so because it can save your grade in the end.
Dr. Carlton is the coolest guy ever. First impression of this man is a bad one due to his monotone and dull sense of humor, but the more you get to know him he is a great teacher. his class is super easy with only three or four tests all open book, open note, and 10 questions each. It seems like you wouldn't learn anything from his class but you do
If math is not your fave then take this class with him! Exams are open book. He calls on everyone to do a problem everyday from this packet he gives you and you get points even if you're wrong but he loves pointing out when you're wrong and makes you feel dumb. He's a jerk but the class is an easy A so I guess it's worth it!
Super nice guy! Kind of dry sometimes, but honestly, go to class, go to the board, write down everything he tells you to and it's an easy A! You copy everything from one page to another through out the whole class. Super nice guy if you need help! I really liked him. :)
He is a sweet, older gentleman with a very monotone voice. Try to avoid taking his class early so you don't fall asleep (he talks a bit softly). Super dry sense of humor and a very noticeable Republican. Overall, his tests are extremely easy, coming to class is worth solely bonus points, and he is funny. Worth it. Love this guy.
I slept through most classes and skipped a lot but still got an A because the class is so freaking easy. He also gives you extra credit just for attending class.
His Math 121 course is an easy class. Professor Carlton himself is somewhat of a jerk and inserts politics into lectures. Otherwise, he's helpful and knows his stuff. Take for an easy A if you can deal with the curmudgeon-like attitude.
All you have to do is come to class and make a decent grade on the tests. It is definitely an easy class, take him!
Dr. Carlton is a good teacher, very soft spoken so don't sit in the back. All of our tests were multiple choice open bookopen notes. DO NOT HAVE YOUR PHONE OUT. Tends to ramble sometimes but seems like a pretty nice guy. I like that he says "I don't know" is an ok answer to questions he asks in class.
Dr. Carlton is kind of scary at first, but he's really not that bad! He has a dry sense of humor, but his class was easy. He explains things in depth and you have only 3 tests (multiple choice, open book, open note) and you get extra credit for showing up.
He really knows what he's talking about but the class isn't very clear. I slacked ff because he only gives 3 tests and the lectures are really boring. He doesn't care about attendance but I would definitely go and pat attention. Honestly I think the subject is stupid. He says you won't learn any math in here a lot and he's right.
Dr. Carlton is very dry. You must be able to stand your own and not be afraid to put yourself out there. 3 tests- 10 MC questions a piece. Tests are open note and extra credit is given if you have good attendance and do problems on the bored. Very easy class if you go and put in some effort. Needed for nursing !
He is intimidating but he likes you if you participate in class. He gives lots of extra credit if you do problems from the homework on the board.
Carlton is a great professor. He may seem tough at first, but if you participate and pay attention, then you'll realize he is awesome! He gives tons of extra credit and the tests are a lot like the homework. I would suggest Carlton!
At first I was intimidated by him but as the days went on I learned to really like him. He definitely has a dry sense of humor but laugh at his jokes. He talks really low so pay attention. He hates phones so just put them away for the 50 mins you're in there and be respectful. 3 total tests including final and gives extra credit. Super easy class!
Honestly, as long as you follow his rules and participate, there is no way to fail. He may be a little on the rude side, but f you do things the way he likes them done, you'll be fine. He really is a good teacher; he cares about what he's teaching.
He has a very dry sense of humor. His class is SUPER easy, though! Take him for an easy A.
I hated math before I took Carlton for 121. He's certainly an acquired taste, but be assured you will respect him if you see through his intensity. Math is so much more understandable after this class with him and I couldn't be more greatful. If you're willing to be attentive, he's willing to help you.
Do not take Dr. Carlton. I promise he makes MTH121 way harder than it needs to be. I am an A/B student and almost didn't pass! My worst class in college so far and only because of him. Not to mention he has a bad attitude and even yelled at a girl for going to the bathroom once. Save yourself some trouble and take someone else.
He's funny and a great teacher. He will respect you as long as you respect him. If you disrespect him then good luck. He will call you out and embarrass you if you get on his bad side.
He seems harsh at first but he's Ok. Your grade is composed of 3 multiple choice tests with 10 questions each. Each test is open notes and if you've done your packet you'll be fine. You'll get lots of extra credit if you go to the board and work out problems. In high school I never had anything higher than a C, but finished with a 140% with him.
While the class is beyond easy and your grade comes from 3 multiple choice exams you can use your notes on, I wouldn't recommend the class. When you have to go up to the board to explain problems, any mistake leads to a fatal roasting. He assumes we know no math, telling us we aren't smart. Take if you want an easy A, but can take an insult.
This man was by far the rudest man I have ever met. He shouldn't be allowed to teach. His class is very passable if you do the extra credit option and work problems out on the board... The problem with that is, if you're not really a math person and you're not sure what you're doing, he is likely to call you out and embarrass you. Drop him now.
Behind his Grumpy-Old-Man facade, Dr. Carlton is actually pretty chill. Personally, I think my class broke him a little with our insistence to be disobedient, but eventually he just started to go along with it. He does make you go to the board and sometimes he can be condescending. But his tests are pretty easy and all-in-all he's a decent guy.
At first I thought Carlton was just a mean old man who hated anyone who didn't know how to do math. Then, I went and spoke with him in his office hours and loved him ever since. You do have to go to the board for extra points on the tests, but you also get to use your packets on those. Overall, he is a great professor and an easy A.
Dr Carlton is a great man who really cares that you understand math. Easy, basic Math. Only 3 tests and you can use your work packet on all of them.
his class is very straightforward. gives a problem packet for every test, goes over it in class, then you have a test. each student has the opportunity to go to the board for extra credit, and I would definitely recommend doing so. I thought he was hilarious. overall, great professor and definitely knows his stuff. would recommend to anyone.
This man makes no sense when he speaks. Literally contradicts almost every comment he gives when criticizing your response. So so so rude overall. Definitely one of those professors that only teach to fill time during retirement.
Dr. Carlton is AmAzIng!!! I loved having him and wish that he taught more courses just so I could take him again! I learned so much in his class and he is one of the only math teachers I have ever understood so clearly. He's stand offish at first, but just give him a chance, you won't regret it.
Grades are a competition. Those of us who put in A-work recieved less than we deserved because one or two sought extra credit. When I attempted to argue this with him, his response was one of condescension.
This class was okay. Carlton definitely knows what he is talking about, but this class gave me anxiety. He is not afraid to call you out, which is sometimes funny and other times rude. Grades are competitive, so you have to show up to class and go up to the board.
This class is an easy A if you show up and listen. He outlines everything on the board. The tests are super simple and based right off the homework problems. The lectures can be boring, but if you ask questions, the class becomes a lot lighter.
He makes no sense with what he says. He might know what hes doing but he cant seem to get it out. He doesnt understand technology which is bad for a completely online class. He never answers emails unless you email him during class. He didnt grade tests until youre taking another test. You will have to get a tutor to get through this class.
Professor Carlton was by far the rudest professor I have encountered. His lectures make no sense, and he reads the textbook verbatim (while insulting the textbook) without actually teaching. He knows his stuff but it doesn't translate well with students. I would not have taken this class if I could redo it.
Very few grades. It's his way of teaching or no way. When you try to do the math a different way, he get very mad or tells you you're wrong. Not a good teacher, he reads from a book the whole semester
The class is graded by 4 tests. The entire semester he reads directly out of the textbook. To be prepared for the tests, you need to study the textbook because it is hard to understand what is happening in class. Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged because you can drop your lowest test grade (except the final) for your attendance grade.
Carlton was okay I enjoyed class because we had a small group of people and we all became close. He has trouble hearing and likes to mumble when he talks. overall this class was okay as long as you go and show him you have interest it should be okay
Dr. Carlton is an enigma in a good way. His class is tough, especially if you don't understand math easily, but he's clear about where in the textbook it is and encourages questions. Will he answer that question in a way you'll understand? Probably not. But he tries. He's a nice teacher, but I barely understand anything he says. Don't expect an A.
His class is difficult if you don't read the book on your own time. His test are 10 questions each and come exactly from the book. I didn't enjoy this class at all but as long as you take time to read the book and the problems he lists from the syllabus you can't get less than a C in the class unless you just didn't try.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
93%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.03 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH
5.0
(1)MTH112
5.0
(1)MTH204
5.0
(1)121
4.0
(3)MATH121
3.9
(11)Difficulty by Course
CALC223
5.0
CALCULUS203
5.0
MATHCALC
5.0
MTH160
5.0
MATH160
4.3