Heather Berry
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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 2023
Ms. Berry is the best teacher I had at Brooklyn Tech- she truly cares about her students, and pushes them to succeed. The material is very difficult and fast-moving, however, so complete her homeworks on time and study for tests - deltamath is only helpful to gain a base understanding of a topic, but the questions are not at all similar to tests. Many difficult tests are curved slightly, so as long as you are on par with your classmates you should be fine. The pace and instruction in this class more than set me up for a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam.
Class of 2020
She's very helpful. One of the best teachers I've had in Tech. I'm mad that I had to get through three years of high school before getting to a Math teacher who actually teaches me math. I haven't seen my old friend PhotoMath in a long time... Her tests are a little difficult, but she's understanding, and offers extra credit. She has high hopes for us, and genuinely wants us to enjoy calculus, but if things fall short, she's ready to take a step back and fix things. Make sure to do all the assignments and homework she gives, because it's not an unreasonable amount, and the practice really helps. If you do the work and pay attention, you'll be fine. I don't regret taking her class at all.
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Class of 2020
She took quarantine like a champion. The only teacher I had who talked to us about school shutting down to get ideas about distanced learning before it actually hit. If I wasn't a depressed mess, I wouldn't be stressed about the exam at all. Thanks Ms. Berry! I swear, I really tried.