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ABEL ARANGO

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 6 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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SPAN2003 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
I don't know if it is because this class was online for the first time, but I just didn't feel like he really taught me. We mostly learned from the textbook assignments and the class was so big it was hard to get participation points. He always posts the rubric and is an easy grader though. Lots of homework, but few tests/quizzes/essays
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SPAN101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I respect any TA that lets me draw in class. Plus, total babe.
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SPAN102 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
Easygoing guy as long as you come to class. Fun because he plays Spanish music before every class. Really slow on returning exams, homework, compositions, etc. Not always able to explain complex grammar of Spanish. Sometimes seemed like he didn't know the correct wording to use. If you like the hands off approach, you will do fine.
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SPA102 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
he's a really great guy and a good TA. i'm really glad i took spanish with him
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SPAN102 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
he is amiable and is willing to meet with students anytime. if the discussion got heated... it was because he was in the room! muy caliente!
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SPAN102 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Good teacher. Will meet with you any time, in fact begged us to visit him!!! He gets class going and is fun and willing to laugh and joke around too (just make sure its in spanish)
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Classes with ABEL ARANGO

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