I think she's great. She's the only teacher that posts her notes online the day before class. I find it very helpful. I did some student teaching once and it was pretty scary teaching a class of 25 students. I can't imagine what it's like to teach about 200 !! She knows her stuff and I recommend taking her class.

She's very helpful. I was struggling through this class but thanks to her, I got through it and feel good about it. She's a great teacher.

Her online notes were very useful and I found her to be most helpful and she really took the time to help me figure things out.

The first exam was a nightmare. It was her first semster teaching and she had no idea how the tests would be & neither did we. I believe the class ave. was around 40 for the first exam. She then started helping by making review sessions which was great. Dont be afriad to ask questions. You cannot afford to fail an exam, its hard to raise ur grade

Forgot calculator for first exam, got a 44. Only went to three classes (first two and last) and still managed a C. Looks like I put all the guesswork back into math (thank you multiple choice)! Not hard if you're not stupid and you know a little math (most people here don't know any so whatever)

Really sweet person, but really lacks in the teaching department. Basically, if you study by the practice tests that she hands out the class is a breeze. Cat didn't know how to solve many of the problems and would follow up by saying "well, it's not on the test, don't worry." Her explanations are convoluted and can be solved in much easier ways.

great instructor....very helpful

I thought Cat was a good teacher overall. If you go to all the classes you learn a lot but if you start skipping you can get lost easily. She is really good one on one.

I hate math and am not good at it, she was great at teaching. Very clear and concise. Loved her as a teacher, DEF reccommend her if youre not a math person

Benincasa explains everything very well. She used to teach little kids which helps because she is very clear. All tests are multiple choice. She gives lots of homework but it's pretty easy on mymathlab. She moves quickly, but you can keep up.

Extremely easy class- treas us as if we are in fourth grade. Almost every homework and online test deadlines were extended and it is almost impossible not to get an A. Course compass is also very easy to use and can be used as an alternate teaching device. She also lets you retake the quizzes infinitely making it impossible to fail.

I'm not a math person but she made everything seem easy. She does a lot of examples so its hard not to understand a problem. Currently using mymathlab program and basically the homeworks and quizzes are on there and she always gives us deadlines so its hard not to get your work done. Downside is she does take attendance so you basically get extra p

Cat is amazing! She's very clear and teaches well. For the ones who get mad about the exams, it's not her fault they're not great. She only writes a few questions because the other teachers from other 104 sections help write it too. She's very nice and really tries to get people involved and interested. Only the people who don't go think otherwise!

Cat is an incredible teacher. I am a hard worker but a horrendous math student. She teaches everything very clearly and mymathlab reinforces everything. DON'T BUY THE TEXT BOOK YOU NEVER USE IT! Make sure you do all the homework and online quizzes because they are 40% of your grade and an easy 100%. Tests are multiple choice and pretty basic.

All quizzes and homework are online and can redo them as much as you like to get 100 so its easy to have 40 percent of your grade be an A. And if youre an OK math student then you will have no problem with the tests. Dont buy book just buy the key for mymathlab.

Precalc, easy class. Kind of boring. Cat explains things very clearly, and answers questions to the best of her ability if you ask. She is one mean math machine!

very easy class. good teacher. useless buying the textbook.

Solid Teacher, and I think attendance gives you extra credit. Biggest problem lies with the book- you're forced to buy new expensive book that you will never open so you can get a mymathlab code to do the homework and quizes online. the homework can't be done on a mac, so you end up spending hours at the library catching up. DON'T FALL BEHIND

She is a very good lecterer, and does a very good job answering any questions, and makes an effort to be available for extra help for the people who might neet it. I didn't like the book that we are using, though.

TAKE HER CLASS! She goes over everything and if you sit through her classes and do the homework you WILL get an A in this class. She is SO NICE and explains everything crystal clear. Attendance adds points to your total average.

Excellent instructor! She goes over the material so thoroughly that it is practically impossible not to get an A or B (unless you don't go to class or are just stupid).

Good teacher overall. Sometimes, she would lose track of her time when she's not finish teaching the section and keep on going even though the class is over. She will only answer your question during her office hours.

Her explanations are good but sometimes it gets confusing. The bad thing is she rushes often near the end of class because she spends a lot of time doing each example problem. However, she is willing to clarify any q's after class or her office hours. And we have online notes to print out to bring to class! Otherwise, Cat's a good professor!

The course itself is extremly difficult but Kat is great and is always there to help you during office hours. Usually the students that go to class are the ones that pass and she gives guided notes. She does rushes at the end but overall she's a great teacher that's there to help her students.

She is extremely nice. Though she reaches through class and so if you want to pass. I advice you go to an SI Session. Her Exams are tough, only because she makes you review for one thing and ends on testing on something RANDOM. Basically she is Tricky. You are better off taking another teacher.

Cats great. she is really clear and teaches in a very structured and organized way. I liked her class for it being math. not an easy A but very possible. just study before tests with old exams and your straight.

The class isn't horrible. I like how organized she is with the notes and she is pretty clear. She tries to trick you on the tests. I think she finds enjoyment in tricking her students. Other than that the class is easier with out making calculator mistakes.

Truly excellent teacher. Very clear and examples were abundant and very helpful. Very fair, but not a push over either. Attend class and you won't have a single problem as she teaches so well.

Cat is wonderful! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!! Attendance isn't mandatory, but I haven't missed a lecture yet. Her teaching style is very helpful and her lectures are very straightforward.

First off, this woman is absolutely adorable in a MILF kind of way. Her lectures are straightforward and clear. She puts all of the section notes on Spark and encourages you to print them off to bring to class. In class, she does problems and goes through each piece very thoroughly. She always manages to make the lectures entertaining! I love her.

Great teacher, really goes out of her way to help you. But remember to check your schedule for conflicts, because she will not reschedule after a certain time!

Cool teacher and fun personality. There are 3 exams,and some online HW.

Cat is a great person who tries really hard to help. She will help you after class and during office hours. However your success in this class seems to be more on how good you are at math. Either you do really well or you struggle. Oh yeah if you look at the syllabus you will notice the class is curved. They just dont tell you.

Cat is amazing. I haven't taken a math class in years, but she is crystal clear. She moves quickly only because she is required to cover a certain amount of material. I can't think of anything Cat could've done better.

Cat is so sweet! She really wants you to understand the material, and will go out of her way to insure that happens. She does not try to trick you on the tests, and the material is very straightforward.

Cat is such a sweet, wonderful, and understanding woman...she genuinely cares about our success in calculus. In my particular situation, which was a slew of mishaps, she went the extra mile to help me out in every way possible. Some people even told her she was assigning homework too often and she changed all the deadlines within a day.

Cat is great! Her lectures are very clear and concise. She has a great sense of humor and truly cares about her students and their success. I would highly recommend her.

She's a great professor. She's very clear and helpful. The homework is very straightforward and the tests are exactly the material she has taught.

The tests can be difficult because they are multiple choice so there is no partial credit. However, she is enthusiastic about math and shows off her sense of humor constantly in class. Her lectures are never dull.

Cat was great, I mean I never went to class, but a C+ for never going isn't too shabby. She was clear with what she taught, she never really went on tangents, which was nice because in high school I always hated when teachers would try to connect things. I hadn't gotten above a D in four years in math, so when I did go, I was able to stay on track.

Cat is honestly one of the best teachers I've ever had. If at the end of the lecture you still feel like you don't understand the material, she is always willing to stay after class and clarify everything for you. Don't buy/rent the textbook though - she has you print out her own notes. (Which I found to be far more helpful anyways.)

Cat is a very good teacher, and her print out notes definitely help out. She is an absolute sweetheart and is very helpful, and actually cares about her students. Her exams are HARD though, so beware, and there is literally no usage of the book, and homework is online.

Nice lady. Tricky though! You can tell which questions she makes on the test because she deliberately puts tricks in to them to see if you know what you are doing. Kinda funny and wants people to do well. Do the homework its a life savor.

She is a great teacher. Had her for 104 also, learned the hard way to print out the notes, they really do help. Her lectures can get boring, but she does give comic relief at times. Her tests are more difficult than you think, so make sure you know what you are doing. DO HOMEWORK...it really does help your grade.

I think she's a great teacher. Print out the notes before class and attend the lecture. The exams were hard but you get to bring a cheat sheet. Doing the homework definitely helps a lot.

She's very helpful but class is hard. Two 25 question multiple choice tests and a final that's 30. Homework (Wileyplus) was awful cause the system always crashed, so just do your homework early. Homework's worth a lot. I did bad on all 3 of my tests, but since it's scaled and homework is important, I got a C- because I got an A on homework.

She was very good at explaining everything you needed to know. Homework was due before tests rather than weekly, which I liked. Tests were extremely easy, I do not know why everyone else on here seems to be complaining about them so much. She is a good teacher.

Cat is a rather good teacher. I haven't taken math in 2 years and she's gotten me back right on rack. She's pretty clear in class and the printed notes help a lot, especially with homework and taking practice exams. Even though attendance isn't mandatory, I still never missed a class. Class always flies by, never really drags on.

If I knew all my math professors would teach like her I wouldn't have waited so long to take this class. She was awesome, very helpful, very clear. Always available for extra help with students.

This woman is AMAZING! Math was always my worst subject in high school, never could get above a B+ on anything. While taking her class, I've scored high A's on all my exams. She is crystal clear and puts detail into her notes. She does move pretty fast but her clarity makes the pace easy to keep up with. Highly recommend this teacher.

I took Calc before coming here and was a bit mad that I placed into math 104. I'm glad i did bc i was rusty in my math skills but now I feel confident in taking math 127. She is the best math teacher I have had in a long time.Print out the notes before class , dnt take your own you might miss somehthing. Taking every math class i can with her.

Amazing teacher! Highly recommended! She explains everything clearly and has a funny sense of humor which makes you want to learn and go to class even though attendance is not mandatory.

Cat is adorable! She is very clear when she teaches. Exams are fair. All homework and quizzes done online and are straightforward. As long as you work hard, you'll be okay!

Cat is a sweetheart. She goes over everything in great depth, if you don't understand, she'll make it so you do. Excellent teacher. Having her for 127 next semester also.

If you want to make it through any many class, take it with this woman. She is the most helpful teacher I've ever had. Adorable too ;). Print the notes and bring them to class. Only warning, don't fall behind! Go to every lecture and stay caught up or you may slip up on homework/quizzes.

Genius math teacher. Especially good for math-a-phobes. She practically hands an "A" to you IF you show up to every class, listen, and do all the homework. Explains things beautifully. Exams are fair. Her dictated note-giving system is by far the best method of teaching math I have ever encountered.

I took AP Calc in high school so I knew most of the material covered in the course. Lectures aren't mandatory. TAs have review sessions before exams. Cat is a good teacher. If you put in a little effort, you should get a good grade..just don't expect to get an A and not do any studying or reviewing.

Cat actually cares about her students and wants to see them get good grades. The grading scale is EXTREMELY fair with 85 being an A.

Cat provides all the tools to help you succeed as a student. Cat is also frequently available if you feel like you are struggling with anything at all (even if it’s only a little bit). She’s a good professor. The tests are not easy, but study. All the answers come from the work you do in class. She will help-just ask.

NOT AN EASY A- dont miss class , print out notes online+ fill in during class, GO TO TEST REVIEW SESSIOS, practice old tests, do the hw on time- there are no reminders so you have to keep track of it yourself, ask TAs for help, first test will be easy but dont be fooled. have to work a lot harder second half of the semester. anything 85+ is an A.

One of the best Math professors I have ever had. She is personable and breaks everything down especially for people who hate math (like myself). Print out her worksheets for class and you will be fine. She is an extremely good professor!!!!!

Fairly easy class. You have tprint out the notes beforehand, which is annoying. Homework is very easy, tests I found slightly difficult because of the wording of the questions. Teacher is very nice and helpful.

I absolutely love her as a professor. She is extremely nice and loves to help the students.

Class wasn't the easiest thing and everyone of course fears Calculus, but she is probably the best math teacher I have ever had. She explains everything clearly. Print out the notes before going to class because that is what she uses and as long as you can follow that, you will be able to get a good grade in the class.

Best Professor I've ever had. She made everything clear. homework was all online and easy for the most part. She made me interested in math again.

Class was easy, I wish I took math 127. Cat is awesome though. Homework on mymathlab, impossible not to get 100 on all homework/quizzes unless you're too lazy to keep trying until you get a 100. She explains everything very well and always answers questions. Very fair, and very friendly.

Favorite professor

I loved Cat! She was a really nice lady overall and very accommodating. I found out I had an exam conflict very close to one of her exams and she had no trouble finding a different time for me to take her exam. All homework is online and easy to get 100 on if you keep trying.

I love Cat! She explains the material clearly and her notes are organized. Her exams are tricky because they are multiple choice and she purposefully puts choices that are close to the right answers. The homework is all online in MyMathLab, and it’s impossible not to get 100% because you can take the homework and quizzes as many times as you want.

She's a great teacher; very organized with the material, clear in teaching it, and helpful with confusing questions. If possible, definitely take her class.

Not a very challenging class. Do the online homework without cheating. Study for exams. Definitely not the best calc teacher but she's very helpful and presents all the material up front. Her class isn't mandatory but definitely go if you have trouble learning on your own. Don't buy the physical textbook, use the one online.

GO TO CLASS: that's all I can say. You must do your Wileys: 20% of your grade. Also, the 2nd exam is the hardest. I got an A in the class and never took calculus in high school: just keep doing practice problems before the exams and you will be fine.

Class is extremely easy, but does a fairly poor job of preparing you for 131, if that's your track.

By far one of my favorite teachers on campus. Her notes are extremely helpful and she explains the material very well during class. The exams are hard but if you put in the work you'll do fine. Didn't take calculus in highschool and did well in her class. Love her!

Pre- Calculus is easy but she made it even easier. Just pay attention in class and you will be good. DO all the online homework and quizzes. Multiple chances on those.

Cat is the best math teacher I've ever had. I've never had strong math skills, but she made calculus, a daunting subject, easy to understand. Tests are hard so study (2 exams plus a final), make sure to do Wileys on time (20% of grade), and don't be afraid to ask for help (Cat or TAs) if you need it! Highly recommend this class!

Fantastic teacher, but material is very difficult. Do not recommend to freshmen unless they did well in calculus already

She puts all her notes for class online for the week. Teaches basically straightforward, homework is online, you can do it as many times as you want/can until you get it right.

Cat is a very good teacher ! Her notes are extremely helpful and are very well organized. Excellent Calc I professor.

From the beginning I got the sense that she wanted her students to succeed. Some units are a little fast paced but online hw helps you study for tests. She'll answer questions and great classroom environment. She wants you to understand

Cat is very fair and personable, and she clearly wants her students to do well in her class. Lecture is easy though homework can be time-consuming and the exams are hard, I never got above an 80 though I studiedstudiedstudied, though the grading curve helps. Make sure to do all the homework and you will be fine.

Probably the easiest class i've ever taken. Took AP calc in high school and learned nothing new. If you are good at math you will easily get an A. Cat is really nice and funny and does a good job teaching calc. I probably could have skipped classes, but went just for fun. Practice tests + wileys were exactly like the real exams.

I took this class for the second time over the summer. After receiving a D in the class with a different professor, I retook it coming in knowing nothing at all. She is extremely organized, and her notes on her lectures were clear and helped clear up the material I didn't understand in the textbook.

Great Professor. Very organized and very kind. She is the professor who makes the tests which is a plus.

Very nice and helpful! I took her course online over winter break from across the country (UMass has one of the only good online winter programs!) and she was very accomodating in making sure I got my final graded as early as possible in order to get me enrolled in the next class at my current university. The material itself is pretty easy as well.

She is very interested in teacher and therefore is good to ask questions in lectures. Homework is good to understand the work. Good teacher. recommend

Cat is so sweet and a great teacher! She gives you guided lecture notes that will perfectly prepare you for the homework and quizzes. And the exams are so easy, you'll be overprepared for them. But don't buy the textbook because you'll never need it. You only need webassign which comes with the online textbook. Don't waste your money.

Great teacher! Explained things in detail when one had a question, almost excessively at times. Was very helpful in one-on-one session. Three exams, one of which is the final.

Cat is very clear and helpful, your not gonna get a better calc teacher. She's extremely friendly and is a great teacher. Math 132 is also very easy. The tests are straightforward and getting a good grade is very doable.

This professor is awesome she explains things so clear you don't need to have remembered anything from previous math classes. She makes calculus seem like a piece of cake. She gives you pre made notes and you fill in example problems as you go, it really helps to have these notes when studying. She is amazing I wish I had her for 128 ):

She's like the cool Aunt. Amiable, and will offer help. Pretty clear in lecture. Reviews material a lot.

I loved Cat! Very clear and easy to understand, takes you through problems step-by-step. Exams are tough but theres a huge curve. About 2 homework's assigned per week with 8 attempts for each problem.

Cat is awesome! She's very clear and organized, and she has notes that you print out and bring to class so you don't frantically take notes the whole time. The exams are a lot like the homework questions. She takes class pretty seriously and doesn't like late-comers, but if you're quiet the lectures are hilarious and clear.

If you have taken a previous calculus course then this class won't be hard. There are two tests, a final exam, and homework's on wiley. If you have not taken a calculus course then this will be a class you have to work at, but Cat does a good job at clearing up points of confusion. Lectures are always held to this last minute.

Cat is a great math professor. Her lectures make the material extremely clear, and she gives you notes to print out and bring to class for every lecture. You HAVE to come to class to understand the material, but I found the class to be pretty easy. I've never taken any calc before, and I found this class easy.

Professor Benincasa makes Calculus easy. Attending her lectures are key to getting an A in her class. You only get graded on your homework (done through WileyPlus for 20% of your final grade), your two exams (each are 25% of your final grade), and your final exam (30% of your final grade). One exam question accounts for 1 percent of your grade.

Fantastic. Her lectures are slow, but very clear. She's great whether or not you have taken calculus before. She's very helpful, and I would recommend for anyone who utilizes disability services. She's funny and sweet, but she can be strict. No laptops allowed.

Professor Benincasa is the best math teacher I've had. She is very organized and always prepared for class. Her teaching method is clear and she always answers questions and explains things in depth. All homework is online, all tests are multiple choice. She posts her lecture notes online before every class. Still math, but great class.

I'm not a big math student by Dr. Benincasa was a great professor. She made calculus very clear! The online assignments could be a bit annoying but shes a great choice for Math 127

She's a good professor. But her lecture covers material much easier than what you will experience on exams and homework, so you will do a lot of teaching yourself. Even though she's good the exam averages were still pretty low. You will have to work a lot to get a good grade in this class. Calc 2 is brutal. But she's very helpful in office hours.

Cat is basically your cool aunt, who just so happens to teach you calculus. She's awesome; her jokes are corny, but she knows it. She is very willing to give feedback or extra help after class and in office hours. If I needed to go further into calculus, I would go out of my way to have Cat teach me again.

Cat is really awesome! She tells funny jokes, keeps students interested, and is always ready to help students who come to her office (I wish I had found the time to). Gives fill-in-the-blank notes. I still found calc 2 to be very difficult, and the homework and tests were a lot harder than what she covered in lecture, so I struggled.

I love this professor. She is a very nice and funny person and is very easy to understand. She gives you exactly the information you need to know and it's very well organized. This is my favorite class because of her. I would definitely recommend her for a teacher, especially since math can be a difficult subject sometimes.

Cat is an amazing professor. I got a C+ in calc 1 so I thought I was going to fail calc 2 but thanks to Cat's amazing teaching I got an A-. She goes through relevant examples in great detail and really solidifies your knowledge of the material.

Cat is extremely nice and mother-like. She is incredibly clear and easy to understand. She has a way of just making things easy to understand no matter what. I feel great when I am in her class.

She's a great teacher, and she tries to make it clear, but the stuff is just hard stuff. I went to tutoring every day after class, and struggled to pass. Her exams are really hard though. Watch out for that! She herself is really nice.

Ms. Benincasa is my teacher for Pre-Calculus and will be my teacher for calculus next semester and let me say I wouldn't have it any other way. She truly cares about every student when she has probably about 400 of them. Class is pretty easy, she gives clear lectures, and expect to learn something.

Cat makes math easy and fun. I can't wait to take her again for math 127. She is a gifted teacher and a great person!

Cat is super funny in lecture and is really helpful during office hours. She is the sweetest lady ever, and presents the material in an easy to understand way. She also makes half-done notes to print out and bring to class so you know exactly what to write down.

She's the worst. Shes the type that expects you to be there exactly on time and she won't let you leave early, so if you got back to back classes, good luck. She makes a huge fuss about leaving 1min early. Her tests are nothing like her lectures, its harder. Don't take her class

She's the most thorough and clear professor I ever had. I would definitely take her class again because she makes everything very straightforward. She has outlines for her slides which are great for review when you're studying for exams.

I had a really tough time with pre-calc in high school and Cat helped so much! The material may be a bit confusing if you don't have a good pre-calc background, but she really helps you out. Tests are tough but she always posts practice exams which are super helpful. I can't wait to have her for calc next semester!

Cat is overall a pretty good teacher. I knew most of the stuff she taught in this lecture, but generally she did a good job of explaining. Cat is like everybody's fun aunt and will crack dumb jokes once in a while. The only complaint is that she never let us out early and scolds people who leave early. If you plan on leaving dont even show up.

Very nice woman, but very irritating to hear someone be so excited about math when you're half asleep or confused. Homework is online, textbook is optional (paying for access to the homework site is not). Exams are relatively easy, final is cumulative. Don't show up late and don't try to leave early because she will call you out for it.

Cat is one of my favorite math professors, she explains everything very well and thoroughly. Her exams can be hard, and taking the practice exams are not always helpful. She is very nice but there are no extra credit opportunities so you have to do well on exams and actually do the homework (which is very easy).

Cat's lectures are clear, organised and kinda funny. Math 127 has three tests (25%, 25% and 30% respectively) combined with the Wiley homework which makes up the other 20%. Wiley can be frustrating but isn't too bad. You should be able to get a good grade if you attend lectures and listen to Cat; she knows what she is talking about.

Cat is the best math teacher I've ever had! However, the homework assignments suck because WileyPlus sucks (but that's not Cat's fault). Take Math 127 with her! The notes can be downloaded and you fill in her blanks in class with her (soooo freaking easy!!!!). Homework/WileyPlus IS the textbook, which sucks, but again, it is what it is.

Best professor ever

Honestly I have always struggled with math, had I had Cat during high school I would have aced it. She basically taught me everything my high school teachers tried to teach in 4 years in two semesters (took MATH104 with her). She is so amazing, definitely take her class, even build you schedule around her lectures. You won't regret taking her class

Cat is a great person, she cares alot about her students and she wants them too understand the material. This class was hard for me but she really helps you. The exams in this class were tough for me but if calc is your thing or not definitely take it with her because shes one of my fav teacher. dont be late she will call you out in class

Cat is an awesome who really cares about her students. Sometimes the class can be a little confusing but she tries her best to explain. The tests are pretty difficult but definitely the best calculus professor.

Cat is a great teacher. I would recommend her for Calc 2, which is a hard class but her notes are very clear and concise.

She's a good professor and she really cares about her students learning. She is a good lecturer and she always wants to make sure that her students understand the material. She is very accessible. She's strict but extremely reasonable.

Cat cares a lot about the material and makes it easier to understand. If you print the lecture notes before class and pay attention its easy to do well. The lab is always accessible for homework help or just help in general. She makes calc less brutal and much more tolerable. Make sure you get Cat if you need to take calc!! (Only Wiley needed)

Cat genuinly loves math and has very active lectures so that you are not bored. I am not a fan of math but I absolutely loved her class. She has print out notes that you fill out in class that help break down the material. She explained things so well that I was able to teach my friends in other classes! 100% my favorite professor this semester!

Cat is a wonderful professor for non-math people. I've struggled with math since I can remember and was extremely worried going into this class, but Cat makes sure, even in a room with 300 people, that every single student understands the material and gets feedback and help if necessary. She holds your hand and is so incredibly caring and wonderful

Cat is the best professor for 127; she is a great teacher and genuinely wants everyone to succeed. Definitely not an easy A, but her lectures are clear and well organized so if you put in the effort outside of class then it's achievable.

Great Pre-calc professor. She breaks down material to help yo understanding what she is teaching. I highly recommend you to go to her office hours for homework help or just to introduce yourself. If you want to do well in her exams make sure you do the practice exams because it helps.

Professor Benincasa is a great choice for Calc 127. Whether you took Calc in high school or are learning it for the first time, she will teach you everything you need to know. To do well in this class, make sure you understand the material. There are 3 tests total and homework is due every 1-2 weeks.

She is great. The one thing I need in a Math professor is someone who doesn't believe in stupid questions, and she is that person. She goes into great detail with her explanations because she truly wants her students to do well. Ask every dumb question you want. She'll answer you with no attitude.

Cat is an amazing person. Her notes are so straightforward and if you ever need anything, her office hours are so helpful. Wiley Plus sucks but that's not her fault. Also, there aren't many grades in the class, but there is a final grade scaling.

Cat is a saint! I was afraid of math and held off of taking calculus for a while. Though it was tough, I came out happier than I ever thought I'd be with math. Cat really cares about her students and does her best to see outside of class if her office hours don't work with you. She was always so pleasant and kind whenever I spoke to her. Get her!

She is such a sweet woman. Explains things very clearly and includes all the steps and WHY things are done a certain way (conceptual stuff). Has handouts to go with lectures, but there are a lot of WileyPlus HW assignments. Ask for an extension on them and she will gladly give it to you.

Cat is the best!!! She gives such good notes and she really cares. I would suggest really trying on the first exam and getting off on a good lead. I did struggle in this class, but that was due to my laziness. I wish I utilized her more because she was so helpful! The final was very hard and felt underprepared for it.

Cat explains concepts very well and in-depth. You can miss class a bit and still succeed. She is very nice and loves to help you succeed. The book and homework is all online, which I don't mind at all. I haven't had the need to use the book as long as I attend the lectures, but you still need to buy it for the homework.

She goes pretty slowly in her lectures so its easy to learn new concepts. Attendance is not taken so you can miss class and then do the homework online which will teach you how to do what you missed. Tests are multiple choice, there are two tests then the final.

Cat is a great professor who respects you and your time. She will never go overtime(or below time) because she wants to give you your money's worth of an education. You SHOULD show up to her class because messing up even one exam can negatively impact your grade; that said, she provides plenty of resources like recorded practice exam reviews, etc.

Her lectures are really long but they are very helpful. She has a very caring, almost mom-like demeanor, and if you give her respect she will give it back to you. She loves to meet her students, too so I recommend going to her office hours with any questions and chatting with her. She was such a great professor that I am taking MATH127 with her too

Cat is great. She gives you notes that you can bring to class and fill out as she goes through the examples. Really cares about her students and is very helpful even in a big class. I took math 127 at a less convenient time just so I could have Cat. Highly recommend.

Cat is really nice and understanding, but her notes are a little too easy compared to the exams. I bombed the first one, picked it up on the second one, and did fine on the final. Homework is worth 20% and the exams are worth 80% all together.

good teacher, really nice and very willing to help.

Cat is a fantastic teacher! I have never been good at math, but her notes and lectures were super helpful, and I began to enjoy math again all because of her. Class can be a bit long, but you should definitely go. Cat is super accessible after class, and is an all around awesome person to know. I loved having Cat for class

Calc 127 itself is a hard course but Cat made it much more enjoyable. She's funny and always has notes sheets online for students to print. The notes sheets were easy to study off of. The worst part about this class was definitely the tests because they were a lot harder than the material we learned in class.

lectures are easy to follow and not mandatory. Test can be difficult but if you pay attention in class you'll be fine

Cat is very repetitive when teaching which is good for some and annoying for others. I enjoyed her class and almost always understood the material, but I had to attend all of her lectures. Her study guides are almost exactly what you will see on the test. If you can complete the study guide with no help you will get an A.

Cat is the best professor I've ever had. I'm retaking calc 1 and she is making it so much easier for me and I actually understand everything now. She is a caring, kind, and reasonable person. 10/10

Cat is the best math teacher I've ever had. She is so understanding about math struggles and if you come to her office hours, she will help you out a lot. Her class notes are super clear and helpful too. 100/100

Catherine Benincasa is truly the best teacher I have ever had. Calculus is, in my opinion, a difficult class but Cat explains everything clearly. Her way of teaching (by providing us with partially done notes to fill in) allows you to spend less time writing, and more time learning. Absolutely amazing class, and definitely the best choice for Calc!

Cat is an amazing excitable and funny person. She cared so much about online precalc and made it fun even though the content was so boring. 11/10 she's my hero :)

Probably the kindest professor I've been lucky enough to have on campus. She's really down to earth, willing to help if you make an effort, and eager to see you improve. I'm in a 300ish person lecture hall and she knows me by my name and asks me how I'm doing from time to time. The exams are intimidating but do the homework and you'll be fine.

Cat is a kind soul and a wonderful teacher. Attended a few classes but it was easy to learn through the homework and test review. Make sure to do the homework and study to get an A.

I took calculus in high school so it was easier the second time. Print out her notes, fill them out. Do the Wiley's and do some extra problems if you need to. She is a very caring woman if you respect her but if you don't then you won't like her. Cat does her best and I enjoyed her class.

Cat is super nice and gives solid lectures. Attendance wasn't mandatory for 104, so feel free to skip if you already know the content. The course is graded 80% on exams, so make sure you study up, which isn't hard due to the solid review material on the course website.

Cat takes time with all her lectures and is very thorough. She cares about her students a lot and shows that through her management of the classroom. The homework is done online and you have a week to complete it all, however 80% of your grade are the tests for this course so stay focused! Overall a good teacher would take again.

Cat is a great professor and her lectures are really informative, but she does not teach everything on the homework or tests, nor at the same level of difficulty. It helps to print her notes and go to class. Also make sure you know the unit circle because our first test were sprung with a few questions using the unit circle without being told that.

The class has a weak grading system (2 tests, HW, and final) however Cat makes it easy to learn with her notes that you can print ahead and fill-in in class. Although there is a lot of HW, she is very accessible outside of class. Some people do not like her but it is because she demands respect from the students which can come across a little mean.

Cat gives long lectures and is very particular about side conversations and noise in the classroom. Your grade will consist of three exams and homework (20%). She truly cares about her students and works hard to clearly provide notes and help for those who may struggle. Math 127 is hard, but Cat tries to make it as manageable and clear as possible.

I took Math 104 online. Cat definitely cares a lot about her students and her kindness really helped me because I was really anxious about having to take another Math Gen Ed.

Cat really is a professor that dedicates herself to the student. She made it abundantly clear, during my condensed Summer session of Math 131, that she was always available to answer any questions at any time, and always clarified what she was teaching during her lectures. She takes a difficult subject and clearly explains every aspect to you.

Very nice teacher always available to ask for help. The material is very easy and an A is an 89.5 or better.

Loved Cat ! She genuinely cares about you and you must attend her office hours. She solves any/every doubt you have. Her lecture videos are clear and the course content is pretty easy. There are 1-2 assignments + 1 Quiz due each week which, if you have a good schedule, this class is a total breeze. Tip : Make a separate formula sheet, comes handy.

Cat is amazing. So kind and lenient and very understanding. My math lab is pretty good the tests and quizzes are easy and the homework gives you 15 chances to get it right so its pretty good. Easy A very simple and you can take the quizzes 2 sometimes 3 or 4 times so a lot of lee-way to get a good grade. amazing professor and class 10/10.

Online version may be different but we used Pearson and had a test per week and a few homework assignments. Super easy to finish at the beginning of the week to get it out of the way.

Didn't attend not one youtube lecture video, used photomath all semester, don't even know how the teacher looks like. If you plan on actually learning, watch the videos on youtube and do everything without any online help. she's very lenient with chances. Literally, she gives you 5 chances to get a homework problem right and 2 chances on quizzes.

This class was asynchronous. The class is very easy to understand. She posts short lectures for each week, 10 minutes at most. Everything is turned in through pearson. About 3 short assignments and 1 quiz each week. Professor Benincasa is very kind and understanding. The class in general is not difficult, as long as you turn everything in on time.

I am taking this class asynchronously and online during winter break so that might be why it is such an easy class. I haven't taken math for about 3 years so I forgot a lot of math techniques and formulas, yet the class was still very easy. The lectures are also easy to understand, but a little slow. Take Cat for this class if you can!

Its asynchronous so its not amazing. BUT Cat is so nice and so accessible outside of class. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING. She is so kind and helpful.

She is so nice and very caring professor. If you took calc in high school this class is a breeze. Showed up maybe once a week to refresh on material and did the homework and I was all set. Was going to get an A in the class, but then corona hit and I got pretty disorganized. Grades based on homework and exams.

She is a wonderful professor - clear, organized, patient, kind, and caring - and an all-around awesome person. One could not ask for more.

Cat is a decent professor that means well. Lots of students struggle with calculus and if you approach for help, she wants you to do better and understand the math. She does seem like she wants things "her way" a lot of the time, but she is a super nice woman.

This class was really easy but there was a lot of homework assignments each week but overall she was a good teacher and was understanding with the students and workload.

Great teacher! Very good at explaining concepts. Beware you do have to buy the homework but its no more than a normal textbook would be. Overall I would highly recommend her.

She is a great professor, however you may find yourself skipping many lectures - don't. I made that mistake and did horrible on the second test. She definitely cares, and make sure to take advantage of her office hours.

Cat is a great teacher. She is good at teaching and she cares about her students. She also posts review videos of the lectures and skeleton notes which is nice if you miss one. The only thing that tripped me up was her exams because they are a lot harder questions then the quizzes and homework so do the practice tests!!

Lectures are slow if you understand the material, but she's thorough and explains topics very well. You will have to pay an extra $75 to access the homework btw, which isn't too much but was annoying without any forewarning. The class is overall easy but make sure to do the practice tests bc the tests are harder than the quizzes/sometimes the hw

CAT's Math 104 is easy follow and easy to succeed and she is the one that makes it happen. An incredible passionate Math professor with a constant genuine care towards the success of her students in and out of the class. Highly recommend.

Accelerated remote winter session Calculus was tough, but Professor Benincasa's teaching was incredibly effective. She clearly understands her students, addressing common mistakes and misconceptions from the start. Her lectures are engaging, helpful, and manageable. She's one of the best professors I've ever had.

One of the hardest classes Ive taken so far mostly because it was over 5 weeks on winter break. Definitely a heavy workload but Cat is a great professor and gives you many resources to pass and succeed. She explains the material well but it helps more to schedule appointments with her because the exams are difficult and dictate most of your grade.

She was a great professor and even thought I really don't like math, she made lectures easy to engage with. There is a good amount of assigned homework and a few exams, but it is definitely manageable. Cat is awesome!!

Cat is great. I'm not a math person but she made this course very easy and painless. I haven't taken the final yet, but the rest of her tests and quizzes have been very clear and I feel she prepares her students well.

As long you don't interrupt the lecture, she's incredibly sweet and caring. Her lectures were great and extremely helpful, she will slow the lecture down if people are having trouble keeping up and answers questions quickly and well. Overall, she is a great professor who deserves respect for her effort.

I struggled in her class, but Cat is a very kind professor who understands that math isn't for everyone. I went to all her office hours and she always took the extra time to help me out when I didn't understand something. Definitely the best math professor I could've asked for, I highly recommend her!

Was such a great professor! I loved her guided notes, and I learned so much in this course. The exams were challenging and you definitely had to study, but they were fair.

Go to the lectures and print the guided lecture notes, it's worth it. The exams are extremely hard and even with studying it's hard to get a decent grade. She is a nice person but the work is hard to understand.

cat is so sweet and cares about her students. work load is pretty easy. she gives guided notes for the lectures and exams are just like the study guide. i wish i could have her for 127!

Best math teacher. I hated math before and Catherine made it so easy to follow along and is all around an amazing teacher. Take her class if you can!

Cat genuinely wants everyone to understand, and has no problem stopping everything to answer questions. Offers many resources for help. Tells you exactly what exams will look like, all multiple choice. Definitely take Cat if you can.

Cat is a caring professor. However the homework was way more difficult than the lecture notes (she has printable lecture notes for you) and the exams are like the homeworks. If you have trouble understanding in class, the homework and exams may be difficult for you. Also fairly fast paced. Weekly quizzes based on the homework. Two exams + final.

Every week there are 2 online homework assingments (one for each lecture) and a short 3 question quiz to recap. If you don't go to the lecture, the homework won't make any sense. She's understanding and tries to be as clear as possible during lectures and gives us "handouts" to follow along in lectures. Easy to pass if you put in the effort.

I am not a math person, but Cat made it easy. Attending her office hours was the best thing I could do for my grade. Answers emails very fast and tries her best to make time for you if needed. Wants to see her students succeed. However, exams are kind of full of trick questions so beware, thats the only negative thing I would say. VERY funny prof.

I found Cat to be a pretty good teacher of info. As someone who struggles with math, I appreciated all the lecture notes she had for us. There are multiple assignments every week, so make sure you're aware. 2 exams during the semester and the final coming up. Make sure you use resources they provide if you're struggling, as they're very helpful.

Professor Benincasa is an awesome lecturer! She has short recordings of what was learned in the class and her notes are on point with what will be on the exam. She encourages you to ask questions during class and explains things until you get them. She's also very caring and helpful during office hours. Take her class if you can.

The best teacher ever. I can't wait to have her again next year.

I love Cat, she is super nice and helpful. Very accessible outside of class and answers questions thoroughly. No laptops allowed in class and she gets mad if you leave early. Occasionally I felt that the class dragged, but it was also a lower level math class so I can't really blame her. Take Cat if you struggle in math.

3 exams and homework are all that factor into the grade. No calculator allowed on exams. Other than that I love Cat and this class. She explains the math really well and it's easy to follow during class. Her office hours help a lot if you struggle in class. There are a ton of resources to help you succeed, and Cat cares a lot about her students.

HONEST REVIEW -- CLASS: MATH 131 | SEMESTER: FALL 2023 -- Professor Benincasa is the BEST! She is my favorite professor, hands down, no question. She is passionate and engaging during her lectures, encouraging questions and clearing misunderstandings. She is also accessible outside class, helpful during office hours, and hilarious. GREAT PROFESSOR!

math 131 with benincasa is great beacause you don't need to go to class to get a 100 in participation. she is probably a good teacher, as a lot of people find her to be, but i think if you spend your class time self-studing by doing homework and you do all 6 of the practice exams given for the 3 tests in the class, you are going to get an A

Cat was an amazing professor for Math104! If you're someone with little precalc background, she went at a pace that I think was perfect. If not, go to 127. Cat is very engaging and encourages questions. She has guided notes and you have plenty of time to do the homework on MyMathLab. Two midterms, one final, and plenty of help opportunities.

She is more on the strict side, and she lays down her expectations on the first day of class. Such as no computers, iPads are fine, and no walking across the front of class if the lecture has begun. I think these are all reasonable. She has great lectures, goes at a great pace (as someone with ADHD), has great explanations, and is very accessible.

She cares about the students and answers all questions.

Cat is an amazing and engaging professor who navigates through difficult concepts in Calc 2 with ease. It is clear that she cares about her students' success, and she is very good with answering questions and clearing up confusion. One of my favorite professors I've taken!

MATH 132 was a pretty difficult class imo, but Cat definitely helped the environment of the class feel good. Really nice and obviously cares about the material. Attendance not mandatory, but definitely go to every lecture if possible, cause this class kicked my butt.

She's one of the best professors I have ever had. I really loved her class. She is kind, understanding, and genuinely cares for her students.

Professor Cat has great lectures and really cares about student success. Weekly assignments and exams require consistent effort, but her guided notes and practice resources like unstuckstudy ai make it manageable. Attendance is a must, but it's worth it to grasp the concepts.

Cat is by far the best instructor I've ever had for a math class. She explains things quickly but clearly, but will try to slow down on difficult concepts if time allows. She is so down to earth and tries her hardest to ensure everyone does well and feels supported. I always felt very seen in her classes and did not hesitate to ask questions.

I took math 104 as a pre requisite for calc 127 and I'm so glad i did. I went from a straight c-d math student during high school to an A+ average. In preparation for the exams, I always went to the exam review session, and did all the practice MyMathLab problem sets, and i scored PERFECT scores on both mid terms, she is an amazing teacher!!!

Provided guided lecture notes, explained everything extremely well, paced the classes well, provided great study materials for exams. She genuinely cares about her students. I am distraught that she is going on sabbatical my second semester because I would love to have her for Calc 2. Go to her classes! Recordings are not helpful.

Organized the content of this course very clearly which made it easy to learn from her. She's great at explaining things and had great energy in class. Offered a lot of study material and encouraged asking questions. Definitely recommend.

Easiest math Gen-Ed by far. It's literally impossible to fail this class unless you're either incredibly lazy or have a genuine learning disability, there's guided notes, 30% for just turning in HW, and plenty of opportunities for help. It also helps that Professor Benincasa is genuinely one of the nicest people I've ever met :)

Cat is an amazing teacher. Attendance is not mandatory and she posts lecture videos if you miss class, but honestly the lectures are incredibly helpful and she explains things in a very understandable way. The class is well structured and organized. If you're deciding between professors definitely go with her!

It is literally impossible to fail this class. You are given all of the homework assignments in the beginning of the semester, and if you miss a deadline for homework you can still get 80% credit any time afterwards. She is kind and cares if students understand the material. She gives you plenty of resources to do well on the exams too.

As someone who took only pre-calculus during high school and was afraid that Calc 1 would be like Benincasa, I love college. She makes going to the lecture purposeful and will take the time to explain the confusion of new concepts. She does offer videos of lectures but they are quite useless if you follow her guided lectures. SO Attend Class

Cath is a very caring professor but she is a bit old school. Lectures are very good. Do attend classes if you haven't taken calculus before. No use of phones or laptops allowed during class.

Took for Calc 1 and 2, hands down the best professor in that entire department. Very down to earth, humble, kind, caring and doesn't make learning calculus more stressful than it needs to be. That's rare to come across and I'll miss her, she wished she taught calc 3 and Lin alg.

Sweet and funny but she had a bad attitude sometimes, scolded people often, very strict about having your computer open. Explains everything very well though, great notes. Math is math, I understood the material but didn't preform the best on tests, what can you do.

Cat is an amazing lecturer and person but 132 is just an evil subject. Her note guides were great for lecture, and she (plus the TA's) were always available to help. Exams are difficult but partial credit is given. Prioritize this class as much as possible and you'll survive.

Likes to help students but you should definitely go to the lectures. Goes over a lot of material but understands we are human.

She's got an attitude, can't even whisper or you get called out. But, she's really good at explaining things, the class was easy, exams were fairly easy too you just have to study and know the material. Makes you print out worksheets before class (I gave up, started writing in notebook but theres a lot of wordy questions to write). I'd take again

Best math teacher I have ever had.

The best math teacher, go to the lectures to stay on pace with the rest of class. all the homework is online and you only have 3 exams.