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ANN TERLAAK

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Raw average: 3.50/5 from 12 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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GB250 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
I would not recommend taking her section of the class, at all.
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MHR 310
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Ann Terlaak was a phenomenal teacher. She made the class easy to participate in, and she actually cares about her students. One of my favorite classes at UW so far. Be prepared for two group projects that take a lot of time, but it's manageable. No exams and participation really matter!
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GB250 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
Ann is one of the most disorganized professors out there. Her lectures consist of her reading straight from detailed slides and just rambling. There are pop quizzes that are very hard and uber specific to the readings that are only worth 5 points. A big part of your grade is doing posts on Peerceptiv and you get punished for giving out good scores.
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GB250 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
GEN BUS 250. Ann is very disorganized and reads straight from poorly formatted slides. The pop quizzes are extremely difficult and specific to the readings. A lot of your grade is based off peer reviews and you get punished for giving others high scores. Do not take.
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GB250 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
Ann is disorganized and a large portion of grade is based off rating peer reflections.
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MHR 310
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Ann is very passionate about the course material. The atmosphere she sets in her classroom encourages students to participate. She is quirky and engaging. The readings are easy to read and interesting.
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