Barry Dickson

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Data based on 4 reviews.

Overall Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):

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Is the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?

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The teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...

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The teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):

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The 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:

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Strongly Disagree

How much homework does this teacher assign?

Way too much
More than most, but still okay
About the same as other classes
A little less than other classes
A lot less than other classes

The amount of writing required in this class is:

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Very Low / None

The teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)

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Never

How much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?

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Very Low / None

What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?

Class of 2028

Mar 22, 2026

For his class, it’s crucial to pay attention in class. Even better, participate, ask questions, and most importantly, do the HOMEWORK. Many times, he adds homework questions from the unit on the tests, with students not even realizing it. Sometimes it’s like a cheat code to succeeding in his class. He does this too as appropriate like only 10% of his students do his homework since they’re all optional. So please do the homework’s! Also attend his extra help since he kinda hints at you what questions he’ll add on the tests by saying like “oh I like this question”.

Class of 2022

Dec 16, 2020

STUDY HARD. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. PAY ATTENTION.

Class of 2023

Dec 05, 2019

Even though it's not required, DO YOUR HOMEWORK Mr. Dickson is literally the best teacher, but his classes are still hard

Additional Comments

Class of 2028

Mar 22, 2026

You can find Mr. Dickson’s passion for teaching through the way he explains everything thoroughly and with joy. He’s very dedicated to seeing his students succeed, even offering extra review for those students he believes needs some more attention for the upcoming regents. His humorous personality really lightens up the room with his funny jokes, whether it’s about his top 3 sports or about the Mets.

Class of 2022

Dec 16, 2020

The best math teacher you will ever have. Funny, understanding, and fair. He could really teach.