2.9

Robert Cherry

Economics - Brooklyn College

2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
30%
Would Retake
93
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2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.9
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2.9
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30%

Would Retake

93

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What Students Say

He has the best kibbeh cherry in town and always shares it

MACRO101 - 5.0 rating

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

88%

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101
Jan 21, 2002

No Comments

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MICRO
Dec 17, 2002

would get upset if you didnt understand and asked &#

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ECONOMICS
Apr 5, 2003

no curve and very hard exams

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ECO201
Jun 3, 2003

Lieneant guy.Tries v.hard to make u understand.Not one of those best @ teaching.Lets u bring a cheat-sheet in tests.Tests are not hard if u know how to make cheet sheet.His course material sometimes gets v.interesting.Final is usually hard.Usually no curv

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ECO101
Jul 7, 2003

He gives no curve and his exams are pretty hard. You must work really hard to pass his class or otherwise drop it like most of the other students.

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ECO201
Sep 1, 2003

Overally good professor, gives CURVES contrary to what most people say he gives nice curves an 80 which is usually a B-/C+ is a B+ in his class. Material is a bit boring but overall no hw or projects for the class. 50% midterm and 50% final.

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MACROECON
Nov 2, 2003

Do you want your GPA to drop? If you do, then take this class. BORING - Bring a pillow!! HARD - His tests are really hard but he does let you use one sheet of notes. Can't talk to him. He doesn't care about you or your grades. Many people drop.

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ECON101
Nov 18, 2003

very easy, come on he lets u use your notes on tests, doesnt get better, very boring, u will sleep

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ECON101
Nov 19, 2003

He seems great to me. I have him now and I have about an A so far, the only thing left is the final. He allows you to make a sheet of notes to bring to the test with whatever info you want on it, equations, info, etc. Plus he gives a lil curve.

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ECO101
Nov 23, 2003

I actually find him to be kind of easy. His tests are very easy, unless you dont bother studying and rely on your cheat sheet. Only real downside is that he makes his material more complex than he has to. But I like the guy and recommend him.

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ECON101
Dec 3, 2003

what an **** this guy is, total attitude, lectures dont make sense....

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ECO201
Dec 6, 2003

very easy class, tests are just like the practice sheets he gives out, just with different number. There is no hw or projects or anything extra. You can bring a sheet of notes with you to all of the tests.

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ECO101
Dec 10, 2003

u dont learn a thing in his class. the only reason 1 passes his exam r cause he allows the student to use a cheat sheet. he makes the class really boring. if u r gud at working on ur own, u should take him!!! lolz

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ECONOMICS
Dec 12, 2003

Very, Very, Very Boring, but lets you use one page of notes on test.

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ECO201
Dec 15, 2003

OK this guy is GREAT very BORING but very EASY. Does give curve, on the FINAL grade I got a B+ from a B- average on both tests. Tests are just like review sheets, so create a nice and long 2 sides "cheat sheet." Overall, decent if you dedicate t

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MACRO
Dec 15, 2003

This guy sucks! All his class does is lower your gpa.

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ECO101
Dec 18, 2003

Boring. He doesn't care about the students. I did horrible on the first test because I was sick and he didn't care. Yes, he lets you bring in a sheet of paper. It helps if you knwo the stuff. You can get away with more then one sheet of paper for the test

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ECO101
Feb 2, 2004

Good teacher. Gives a good review before the test and there is a big curve on all the tests.

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ECO2
May 19, 2004

Took for experimental 1 credit class few years ago. The man has a horrible attitude and tries to make himself seem way more important than he really is. Horrible lecture too, very boring. Wouldn't rec.

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ECO101
May 20, 2004

He's a bit boring-that's economics. You get the test before the exam and can record the q's on a cheat sheet. What more do u need? I recommend him.

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ECO
Jun 11, 2004

He is very borring, but he gives sample fo problems for a test, so you have an idea. If you follow everything you'll be ok, but the time is limited.

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ECO101
Jul 20, 2004

show up and pay attention in class and make a good cheat sheet, and u have urself an easy A. he gives over the material very well and knows his stuff and can answer any questions. he also gives 1-5 point. overall, he is a great teacher and take him if u

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MACRO
Aug 16, 2004

No Comments

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ECON01
Aug 24, 2004

pretty easy. kool guy . lets u have a cheating sheet during each test

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ECO201
Sep 5, 2004

difficult tests, however e/t on the test he goes over in class first. He also allows a cheat cheat. Good teacher oveall.

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ECON101
Oct 13, 2004

got A+, but had to work. Cheat list is a great idea if you know what's in it :)

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MACROECO
Nov 24, 2004

One of the greatest professors. He is a professor that knows his stuff and does not rely on notes or a text book. He is open to questions. If you work hard you will get a good grade. I totally recommend him.

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ECON101
Dec 9, 2004

very boring though but very fair on exams,

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ECO101102
Jan 4, 2005

very nice professor, gives you a cheat sheet which is helpful if u do really understand..need to read and attend class of course

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MICROECON
Mar 16, 2005

It has never been easier to get an A than in his class. So very very easy. Awsome man too, really sweet and friendly. Talk to him if you dont understand something, he'll be happy to explain.

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ECO101
May 19, 2005

boring but easy. doesnt take attendance, allows cheat sheet for tests- goes over the questions on the test, read the text for the essay part of the test

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ECOOFDISCRIMI
May 25, 2005

Avoid this prof. He rants for an hour about things that have nothing to do with the exams and his claims about races are baseless.

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ECO405
May 26, 2005

His lectures were somewhat boring but he definately knew his stuff. He definately doesnt want to fail anyone. He is a very nice guy and rather insightful. He gave quiz questions beforehand to ensure that everyone would pass--with a high grade.

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ECONOMICS405
Jun 2, 2005

class was very boring but he is a decent professor. he gave quiz questions in advance but here's the thing. he would give 20 possible questions and would only ask you to answer 6 out of the 20. This was my most work intensive class cuz there were about 6 papers/assignments plus 5 quizes/tests. Papers were not hard but extremely time consuming.

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MACROECONOMICS
Jun 11, 2005

Very Good Professor. Tries to explain the subject in a interesting way and allows cheat sheet on the test. Take him.

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MACRO101
Jul 19, 2005

Watch out. He knows his stuff very well, but unless you attend every class, read the book cover to cover, and pray hard, you may not get the high grade you strive for. He does curve but he can be VERY UNCLEAR, and can MAKE THE TESTS VERY HARD. Good luck!

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ECONOMICS
Apr 9, 2006

Very good proffessor. I think he is the easiest one in Brooklyn College. If he would teach other classes i would only take him

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101
May 4, 2006

He does a good job. Of course if you don't read you're in for big trouble. I definitely would take any other classes he is teaching.

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MACRO
Jun 2, 2006

LOVED HIM!!! he lets you have a cheat sheet for the test. if you know how to make a cheat sheet, you will breeze through it. he gives you all of the questions. you just need to memorize the answers. very boring topic...but easy. i recommend!

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MACROECO
Jun 3, 2006

Macroeconomics is not an interesting class, so don't expect to have fun in the lecture. His tests are very easy because he tests on the "boxes" from the book and the "economic behavior to be explained" Explain steps in cheat sheet, so you know the examples. He is a bit boring. Make sure to read chapter before, because it will be more clear.

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MACROMICRO
Jul 19, 2006

subject itself=boring!! but the prof. is very good and helpfull... cheat sheet really helps!

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ECO201
Nov 29, 2006

definetely take him, he is great! he is very helpful, the tests are easy if you devote at least some time to studying, he really cares about his students.

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MICROECO
Dec 14, 2006

excellent!

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ECON202
Jan 18, 2007

Very Good Professor. Take him as a first choice for what ever he is teaching.

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MAC102
Dec 5, 2007

Yes, he doesn't take attendance. Yes, he lets you have a cheat sheet. however, the 2nd and 3rd exam he totally switches up the questions. also the essay questions you don't have enough time to complete them and you can put the answer for the essay question however he wants only "his" answer. only good thing the books is cheap $20. BORING. 3pt curve

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ECON201
Dec 22, 2007

best & most interesting Econ prof!! especially good if you are interested in gov policy. Just go to class and take notes. You will learn a lot and the class is enjoyable. Gives great prep and practice questions before the exam. Allows 1 sheet of notes, which is very helpful.

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ECON202
Dec 24, 2007

very good. didnt care if you showed up if you understood the material and did well, and if you did show up he explained the material well.

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ECON201
Dec 29, 2007

Rob cherry is really the f'n man. He explains the stuff on the board and makes the material interesting. His reviews and review sheets ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL when preparing for the exam. He has a very relaxed and light hearted mood. Highly recommend for 20.1 micro

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ECO201
Jan 5, 2008

lets you use 1 sheet of notes for all 3 exams...gives review sheet before each exam which is helpful...has study review session before each exam which is helpful...pay attention and stay focused and you'll be fine...book is $20

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ECON201
Jan 15, 2008

Really nice guy (even bought us donuts near the end of the Fall semester!). If you need to take this course, take Prof Cherry! Allows A4 page of notes for both midterms and final, plus gives excellent review sheets and additional review sessions beforehand. Makes it easy to understand the course content. Excellent professor.

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ECON202
Jan 20, 2008

Cherry is great, Super Cherry!!! Clear helpful, etc etc If you want to learn econ, he is the man, everything he teaches is a must take for me!!!!

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ECO201
Feb 8, 2008

THIS PROF. SUCKS! Don't take him, I'm seriously.I mean he's explains alright but his tests are so difficult and not enough time to complete it because he gives 10 techinical problems and 15 essay questions! I had problem completing the exam in 1h and 30 mins. Always run out of time because math problems needs more time. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PROF.

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ECON201
May 24, 2009

Professor Cherry is great! He doesn't take attendance. During the semester there are three exams but you are allowed to bring in a sheet of notes to the test (a cheat sheet) which helps a lot. I definitely recommend him!

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MICROECON
Jun 8, 2009

a pretty boring class but attendance isn't mandatory. He wrote his own textbook (more like a packet.. not a big book, he sells it for 20). He gives a study sheet for the technical section of the tests ahead of time and gives the answers. You can bring with you a double-sided cheat sheet to every exam. Study before the tests and you'll be fine.

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ECONMIC
Jun 14, 2009

Awesome teacher. Subject is a little dry but its doable. He gives the easiest tests and bends over backwards to raise your score. Each test has a huge curve and each grade translates into a letter grade favorably. For Cherry an A is like 85 and above! Awesome!

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MICRO00
Jul 30, 2009

I took Cherry for Micro. He is very nice personally but extremely difficult to understand in class. Too many charts & graphs left the majority of the class scratching their heads. The exams are too difficult & there is not enough time for most students to finish. If not for the review & answer sheets nobody would be able to pass his tests.

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MICROMICR
Feb 21, 2010

he is a nice man, but as far as teaching itself is concerned i do not recomend him. at times he is very unclear in class and his exams are very difficult. too philisophical doesnt get to the point.

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ECON20
May 28, 2010

Hes not a good teacher. No attendance and theres no point in coming.Just show up for the reviews,learn how to do the math and write the chapter summaries on your cheat sheet.That should get you above a B.Oh and bring more than one sheet (he doesnt check)!His tests are hard, no way around it. Lectures are terribly boring & DOES NOT TEACH A THING.

3.0
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MICROECON
May 28, 2010

OMG hes so dam confusing! Everything is a graph or a chart and he lectures as if were all economists already. His tests are brutal. No attendance. Show up for reviews and pay attention there.Lets you bring a cheat sheet, but doesnt check if you bring more so do that cuz thats the only way youll have all the info you need. Hes a B if you effort bit.

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ECON2200
Jan 20, 2011

this course is very boring, be prepared to stay awake, and it is very difficult to understand the concepts that will be discussed in class if you do not read the chapters before class. managed to get a B+ despite bombing on the 2nd test. there will be 3 test in all and there is now random attendance taking. all tests have a math and an essay part.

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ECON2200
Apr 16, 2011

Lectures are insightful but have NOTHING to do with the exams. The textbook is not easy to understand either. I would highly suggest you take someone else.

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ECONMW12
Nov 30, 2011

Nice man but does not teach anything. He talks in class but he is not clear. very very unclear. gives 3 exams total. 2 midterms, 1 final exam. thats it. if your pass that, your good. but his exams are scary! i studied for his exams and still didnt get the desired grade i wanted. you have to study on ur own, go to tutoring to pass. he is no help :(

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ECON2200
May 24, 2012

He does not care if people attend his class. He makes the class seem to be very easy to pass. As a matter fact, it is. But it will be a difficult A because the grading is harsh.

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ECON2200
Nov 1, 2012

Cherry is a horrible Professor. Does not teach anything in class, all you learn is graphs. Students only like the fact they can cheat on his exams. Attendane is not mandatory, which shows he does not teach a darn thing. If you are a student and would like to learn and not take the wasy way out TAKE A DIFFERENT PROFESSOR. HE IS USELESS.

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ECON3222
Dec 18, 2012

Exams are all memorization...no real learning. Students have to remember bunch of numbers from specific articles and forget everything right after.

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BUSN2200
Dec 24, 2012

Does not go through fundamentals of microeconomics. He goes through his own method which is not clear. He gives you review test which do not help you on exam. All he cares about is taxes and not about microeconomics. He does everything in his head and expect you to understand. If you do take his class, supplement with other textbook. NOT HIS.

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MICRO
Apr 26, 2013

Very unclear. Most of the class didn't know what was going on for the entire semester. Generally talks about taxes and the poverty of nyc

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ECON2200
Jun 1, 2013

Honestly, he's not that bad. Yes he might get confusing but he tells you EXACTLY how the test will be. His grading system has a built in curve. You have to be consistent with time on his test bc they are extremly long but He lets you bring one sheet of notes. Just make sure you KNOW how to do the problems from his review sheet and you're good.

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MICRO
Jun 5, 2013

His class is super hard! But as long as you read his book and make an awesome cheat sheet, you won't fail. Definitely go to the Micro tutor before his exams so that you can understand the math questions better. I did pretty well in the class (A-) by doing all that but the majority of people did not. One person literally got a zero on one midterm!

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ECON22
Jan 2, 2014

He is very unclear!His exams are very difficult& there is not enough time for most students to finish. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ECON2200
Jan 2, 2014

His class is super hard! Very unclear! Avoid this professor if you don't want to drop your GPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ECON2200
Jan 5, 2014

His class is hard, students never have enough time to finish the exam, even though he gives u chance to do good on it, he still takes many points off on each exam. He will low ur gpa although he curves ur final grade.

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MICROECONOMICS
Jan 14, 2014

Allows you to bring a cheat sheet to the tests. Make sure you know how to do the math questions on the review sheet he goes over before the test. Also, make sure you read the textbook before taking the tests. Not an easy class but not hard either. He curves the tests so it's not that bad.

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ECON2002
May 15, 2014

Terrible professor. Avoid at all costs.

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ECON2200
May 20, 2014

Cherry is nice professor, but not a very good one. His ability to teach students who are new to micro is extremely poor. It doesn't help either that the text required for the class is written by him. I did not learn anything, only how to regurgitate information from the text to pass his exams. Learn micro properly, take a different professor.

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ECON2200
May 28, 2014

His test are very hard that's why he allows a cheat sheet. he's pretty rude sometimes too. he makes the test so long, you don't even have enough time to finish it.

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ECON2200
Jul 7, 2014

He is a fair professor. On every test we are allowed to use a cheat sheet. So basically no possible way to fail as long as you make a good cheat sheet by reading the textbook and writing the important stuff. However, if you are expected to gain knowledge about Mircoeconomics I don't recommend him. Lecture can be difficult to follow at times.

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ECON2200
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 15, 2014

No Help, just talks and doesn't make much sense. AVOID

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ECON2200
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2014

His exams are difficult. He gives you the questions beforehand, but mixes them up in a way as if you've never seen them. Gives review sessions before each exam and is willing to answer any questions you have about the material. His lectures are really boring. You can learn a few things, like about child tax credit and monopolies, but not much.

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MACRO
Jan 5, 2015

Stay away !!!! he is the worst prof I ever had.

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MICROECONO
Jan 30, 2015

Doesnt care for attendance, a good professor, but tough

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ECON3200
Oct 21, 2015

This class is terrible ! I never had a more rude professor. he's doesn't explain anything he does on the board and when asked he just repeats himself. He gives 2 midterms can use cheat sheets for both and the final. I failed one of the midterms and he told me to not waste his time and drop the course. Do not understand anything he talks about.

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ECON2200
Grade: B-
Jan 7, 2016

Cherry is honestly a terrible lecturer. I didn't understand him half the time. If you want to pass make sure you go to the review session and ask questions, and make a good cheat sheet (he allows 1 page). He gives a review sheet and changes up the numbers but its still pretty hard and there is also 6 essays per test. He grades on a curve.

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ECON2200
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor ever. The most difficult tests I've ever seen in my life. The math part is crazy hard and the short answer essay questions arent any better, they are difficult as well. His class is horrible and I wouldnt recommend him to anyone.

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ECON2200
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

His tests are hard even though he gives you some of the questions beforehand and allows you to bring a cheat sheet. Not the best prof, but he's ok. No homework or any work at all, only 3 tests. He'll drop the lowest test grade for the students who need it to get a C in his class.

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ECON2200
Grade: D+
Dec 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof Cherry is not a good teacher. He knows his work but cannot teach it to students. Its a hard class, only his book is used. you are graded on three exams so try not to fail them. I would not recommend taking his class. He told me to not take the last exam, but i did took it anyways. teaches once a year so watch out in FALL 2017.

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BUSN2200
Grade: B
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I made a worst mistake taking this professor. I wonder how come he became professor. He probably knows his topic but doesn't know how to teach student at all. Brooklyn College should get rid off him no matter how long he is in school. I messed my 4:00 GPA because of him. Be Careful guys who wants to maintain perfect GPA.

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ECON2200
Nov 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lecture makes no sense, attendance not mandatory. Gives a review sheet and allows a cheat sheet, but if you don't read his self-written textbook and don't study then you will fail. gives a 3 pt curve and your entire grade depends on 3 exams. no homework, no extra credit, nothing... just the exams. AVOID IF YOU CAN!

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ECON2200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Robert Cherry is a HORRIBLE professor!! He doesn't explain anything clear, he gets mad when you ask him questions, He doesn't take time to help students period. He gives 3 exam and will drop the lowest grade, attendance is not mandatory. He only teaches for FALL semester, if you have to take Microeconomics DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. WORST PROF.

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ECON2200
Feb 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you are a bad testtaker DO NOT take his course. Pick someone else. Seriously. Professor Cherry gives 3 exams, no homework, no participation grade. He drops the lowest test grade and allows you to bring some notes for the exam. His essay grading is not straightforward though. His lectures are boring and he goes on tangents all of the time.

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ECON2200
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Robert Cherry definitely knows his material, however, his way of projecting it back to the class is what he doesn't know. Attendance doesn't matter as he does not check, or really cares. He gives 3 tests- 30% 30% and 35% (Final) He drops the lowest test grade if that'll help you get a C. He also lets you bring in a cheat sheet.

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MACRO101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

He is such a cool guy. He has the best kibbeh cherry in town and always shares it. Hes so manish and has hips that just wont quit. He has the coolest intreviews on youtube with some abiid. And hes a honest guy cuz lets face it, Wall dont lie. Hes bois with magic mike and is very friendly to the shtoops. He also has hips that just wont quit 10/10

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ECON2200
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

Easy A if u type up a good cheat sheet and understand the review sheet

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