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JOHN SPOERL

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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112 · course not matched2026-03-25

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

very sweet and caring, wants all his students to strive. Works hard to make sure everyone passes. easy labs and lectures. honestly 10/10

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112 · course not matched2025-12-11

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Professor Spoerl was my first math professor for college and he definitely set the bar high. Engaging lectures, does a good job trying to simplify hard concepts, and he is a very caring and considerate person.

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Classes with JOHN SPOERL

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Instructor identity & provenance

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