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Dan Schaefer

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 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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Kines-330 · course not matched2025-05-07

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

Dan was AWESOME. He made boring content so much fun and was great at giving us advice/feedback about our group project. Super easy A and a whole lot of fun.

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Kines-330 · course not matched2025-05-06

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

I loved Dr. Schaefer's class! He knew that his students had packed schedules and didn't try to make this class unnecessarily hard. He learned everyone's names and was always willing to give feedback or answer questions. His lectures are very engaging and he makes it a fun time.

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Kines-330 · course not matched2025-01-23

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

learns about all of his students

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Kines-330 · course not matched2024-12-23

Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5

Dan is awesome! Epic dude. He's fun and tries to make this class engaging. The whole semester is one big group project, and you get close with your groupmates. Also, the class is honestly super super easy.

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Classes with Dan Schaefer

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