Possibly the most entertaining math teacher you could ever hope for. Charismatic, knowledgable, prompt, organized, and fun. A model of how Calculus should be taught!

I honestly did not know I could do math at all until I had Tricia- she absolutely hates to leave anyone behind. You really have to not try to not make it with her.

Out of my complete educational experience, this is the first teacher to ever get me to embrace math and help me understand math. Ms. Perkins Rocks!!!!!

Tricia takes a very no-B.S. approach to teaching math. Yes, some find her personality style a bit hard to deal with, but she effectively teaches what she aims for students to learn. She actually taught me to LIKE doing math, and to this day I remember the things she taught me more than others.

The BEST MATH TEACHER I've ever had!!!! and I'm a foreign student so it was double hard for me, and still - she's at the top of my list. she was a drama teacher for 10 years before converting to math (go figure) so the class is really animated and understandable for normal non-mathy type people.

she was cool but her only flaw was that she didnt make you turn in homework so the grade was only based on quizes and tests and you had to motivate yourself to learn stuff

Trisha is straight to the point. Take her, work hard, learn much. Dont mess arround, dont be late, she's an amazing teacher if youre a good student. She takes a lot of interest. She helped me become a good student.

Omg i loved her! She was so easy to get along with. Even though her lectures were a bit unclear, she made it up by going up to each table and making sure everyone understood.

She was more or less a good teacher. The structure of the class was perfect for math! Homework was reviewed in class but never counted as part of your grade. Let me warn you though, you better know the material if you dont do the homework!

The class is pretty easy, i think you guys can get a good grade from her without doing reviews and previews.! She is helpful and cute!

She is very direct and can come across as unhelpful, however, her teaching style in the classroom is pretty good and you can supplement your knowledge with the textbook. Her voice affectation is distinctive! Good instructor overall, I think. Study for her exams!

Ms Perkins is definitely an odd-ball, but she does a good job at teaching. She's not been my favorite math teacher because she does lack a certain technical savvy-ness. She is NOT recommended for those who have to take serious math classes in the future. If you're just looking to fill a math requirement, she's an easy grade.

I really enjoyed taking her class. Grading is definitely test oriented, but keep on classwork and you'll be fine. She simplifies things to make them easily understood and definitely doesn't lack knowledge on the subject matter. She's constantly writing on the board and doing examples, careful to show work for every step.

she is the best math teacher I've ever had.she know exactly what she is doing,if you have problem on somthing she would convinced you she would try diffrent way to make sure you got the solution.I really enjoy her class you won't be bored in her class.Iwas really eager to go to class everyday.you will love her class.

I took the express class with her which compounded two classes in one quarter. She is an amazing teacher and proves that you can be goofy yet passionate about math at the same time. Her exams were challenging but not out there. Check her grading though, occasionally she marked me wrong for stuff I didn't do.

Tricia is one of the best Math teachers I've ever had. I never thought math made sense until i learned it from her. She is absolutely wonderful!! Anyone who has a chance to take her should have no doubt about who to sign up for.

Will dock your points heavily for ABSENCES, even if your doing great on tests. If not one of her daily attenders, can have an abrasive attitude with you. Can clearly see who she favors in class. Teaches well, gives good examples. Skips around in the book, but it works in the teaching flow. Your grade= quizzes+tests+attendance+in class work+Final.

The class felt a little high school- mandatory attendance and no late assignments- but it's easy enough to get through because the math is so simple. Tricia drove me crazy, she enjoys acting cutesy and pretending her students are kids, but it's obvious she just wants to keep the mood light. Nice enough lady.

Tricia is absolutely the best math teacher i've ever had in my whole life. She explains materials thoroughly. She didn't grade homework or attendence. But if you take her class, you will need to be there and do the work. She's very helpful when you work w/ her. She's excellent in teaching!

Professor Perkins is a good teacher! She explains the concepts well, lots of homework, and is very friendly! Grades are based on tests scores. Although her homework policy is harsh, the tests/quizzes are straight foward.However, course material is tough! Pay attention and show up every day. Take her class but have patience w/ the course material.

Trisha is a very helpful teacher. She can, and will, happily spend most of the class answering students questions. She only get's frustrated if she's being ignored and the only people in my class who seemed to dislike her were the ones who did't regualarly do their homework and did poorly on tests. She doesn't grade homework, tests and quizes only.

If you don't like or understand math this she is good to take. She did loads of examples which were really helpful. Tests are worth 100% of your grade though, with the occasional "10 point day" where you got points for just showing up. Tests are average in difficulty, beware of the story problems!

Tricia is one of the best teachers I've ever had. I am not into math and her method of teaching helped me get a 4.0 two quarters in a row. She is tough, but only if you don't attend class everyday, mess around with your phone, talk while she's lecturing, etc. Frankly, people that aren't serious about school annoy me too. Excellent teacher!

Fantastic teacher. She's fun, interesting, excitable, and funny. She really cares that her students learn and does a good job of presenting material and making sure everyone's following along. Super adorable!

I love Tricia! I had her for 084 and 085.. She's abosolutley my greatest teacher so far. She doesnt collect homework, but she has about 8 quizzess and 1-2 exams throughout the quarter. She's very fun to be around and tries to make things funny sometimes.. She can be a bit bipolar at times, but just stay on her good side and a 4.0 will be granted :)

She teaches math with a sense of humor. Her lectures are very informative, when you miss one of her lectures the book doesn't quite cut it. Grades are based solely on tests. Her tests are not easy but a 90% is a 4.0 Take her if you tend to test well, avoid her if don't.

Tricia is great and I love her sense of humour!! Also, very willing to help if you get stuck.. just knock on her office door!

This is not an easy class. That said, Tricia is an excellent teacher. Concepts are clearly explained and tests are more than fair. Your entire grade IS based on tests and quizzes. Homework is OPTIONAL (but recommended). Generally no calculators are allowed on tests/quizzes. I highly recommend this class! Tricia is a great teacher.

This is the absolute best math instructor at SCCC. If you are 18 and don't give a crap she'll sniff you out and make your life hell. For those "no nonsense" students who want to learn, she's the absolute best. period.

Tricia is a good teacher. If you're interested in learning, show up for her class, pay attention, and test well, you'll do fine She has no patience for interruptions of her lectures or of other students. She's tough but funny and fair. She only uses the book for homework problems, so save your $ by photocopying from a classmate or the library

She's an amazing math teacher. She explains things very clearly and will do as many practice problems as you need. She teaches in a way that makes it really easy to understand and remember.

By far the best math teacher at SCCC. She GENUINELY cares about your learning. Do not text during class--she will kick you out. If you're serious about your education you wouldn't text in class anyways. Also, she doesn't allow calculators: in my opinion, a plus! I'm going into mechanical engineering so I need to learn not to rely on a calculator.

Never learned that much in a math class. She is strict with no calculators or phones but serious about having you understand the material. Great explanations and examples as you need them. I recommend paying attention and showing up for class. I will be taking her in my next math class. Wonderful teacher!

If you like math; for real and not just BSing. Then this class will make you grow. She follows the book nearly exactly and if you want to do well read and understand the book. People will complain as they always do, but if you work hard you can do well.

She is not as hard as many people say, but hard nonetheless. Think of it as being in a boot camp program, where the weak is weeded out. Except that by weeding out, I mean you might get a C instead of an A. Overall, she is fair and square. Do the work and you'll do well in class.

Awesome teacher!

She uses a lot of funny little illustrations (and sometimes sounds) in her lectures which helps keep my attention. Always open for questions about the homework and actively helps with worksheets in class. Even though you don't get graded on homework or attendance you should do both or you won't keep up with the pace of the class.

Really funny. If you actually do all the homework that is assigned and bring questions to class, it is very hard to get lower than an 90% on anything.

Show up to class everyday and do homework and you will pass and actually enjoy yourself.

Tricia's goal is to train competent mathematical thinkers, not to help students sneak through prereqs easily. She's very demanding regarding attendance and homework. She's very detail oriented and clearly knows the textbook inside and out. She's also sharp as a whip and her lecture style allows a good amount of interaction while staying on topic.

Tricia gets mixed reviews but she's truly a great teacher & WILL make you better at Math. At the Calc 2 level she isn't spoon feeding you information, she wants you to think critically using what you've learned. While this class is tough, it's completely doable if you put the work in. She's got a great personality & class is fun. Show up to class!

She is an amazing teacher. Her lectures are engaging and clear. The homework load for this class is somewhat heavy, but she does her best to go over key points from the homework in class, so it is okay to miss a couple of homework assignments (it is probably best to go back and do them before tests). Her class is not easy, but I learned a lot.

She is a scholarly instructor in math, it is easy to learn and understand that she taught in the classes.

Her lectures are usually clear. She could convey mathematical terms in a way that you would easily understand. If you have question about anything, she will answer you immediately. Her tests are fairly simple too.