James Barry
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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 2029
For geometry students: Actively listen and watch other material online if you can't understand Barry. You have to put in less effort than you think because Barry is so punctual and, at first, intimidating, but taking a little extra time out of your day will make the class easier and the regents easily passable. For calculus students (AP included): If you sift through the 4chan references during class, Barry gives genuinely helpful advice about taking an actual exam in addition to the material, so don't pretend like what he says doesn't matter.
Additional Comments
Class of 2029
Makes a lot of references during class which can be sometimes helpful, but are mostly just there. They just exist. If they don't land, I don't feel as though they help or hurt the experience. Otherwise, he has a very good understanding of the content which high schoolers take for granted, and simple efforts to follow his path of reasoning and knowledge would make understanding the material infinitely easier than letting his words go in through one ear and out the other. If you're like me and just want to learn the content, you can get by. If you want a more "transcendent" experience, this is not the place.