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Anita Thompson

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 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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BSE 571
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
My favorite professor I've ever had. Great lecturer, super nice person and all assignments/exams were very fair. She is super approachable and I never had a question go unanswered.
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BSE 571
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
One of the BEST professors on campus, super knowledgeable, super specific, super fair at grading, lecture are very important so do not skip class. LOVE HER
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BSE 473
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Super approachable and down to earth, knows exactly what information is important and how to explain it clearly with no fluff. Also a good sense of humor and enjoyable to listen to! Attending lecture and listening when she does examples is key because once she explains it she expects you to have listened well.
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Classes with Anita Thompson

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