Elizabeth Phelps - Teachers Make a Difference - Hugh B. Hammet

The speaker reflects on their high school math journey, highlighting the positive impact of Mr. Hammett in 10th grade, the loss of confidence due to a negative experience in 11th grade pre-calculus, and the eventual recovery of confidence in 12th grade calculus with the help of Mr. Hamid.

Who was the narrator's math teacher in 10th grade?

• Mr. Hamid

• Mr. Hammett

• Mr. Carey

• Mr. Patrick

What subject did the narrator study in 11th grade?

• Pre-calculus

• Statistics

• Geometry

• Algebra

What impact did the 11th-grade teacher's comments have on the narrator?

• Improved their math skills

• Boosted their confidence

• Led to a loss of confidence

• Made them switch subjects

Who helped the narrator regain their confidence in math during 12th grade?

• Mr. Hamid

• Mr. Patrick

• Mr. Hammett

• Mr. Carey

What did the narrator do after realizing their confidence was affected by the previous teacher?

• They ignored the situation

• They cried in the bathroom

• They switched to another subject

• They confronted the teacher