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Kaitlyn PHILLIPSON

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Raw average: 4.38/5 from 55 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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MATH 320
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Phillipson was always very cheerful in lectures, she took a good amount of time in class to deeply explain topics so that we can understand what's going on at a better level. She answers questions perfectly, her lecture notes are easy to follow along with, and the homework that she assigns is great practice for exams.
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MATH 320
Quality 2/5Difficulty 1/5
She flips over the quietest talking in a 100-person class, stopping her teaching and pointing it out. It's more distracting than the whispering of students. Also, if you put your notebook or computer in a bag more than 5 seconds before the end, forget about it.
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MATH 320
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. P was a great lecturer. All of her lectures are recorded but she's great at answering questions in person. All of the exams were very similar to past exams although a little MCQ heavy. She is also the course coordinator and very knowledgeable, and her office hours were amazing she came up with great examples on the spot. Take her for 320.
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MATH 320
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Probably the best math prof I've had here. Very personable. Explains concepts very well and her notes are easy to follow. Exams are exactly like the reviews and previous tests. The textbook is for extra practice problems only, you don't need to get it otherwise.
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MATH 320
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Phillipson is a decent lecturer, she is very energetic and nice. Tests are exactly like the past tests, so just do a few of those and you will be chilling. Phillipson also gets very mad if she hears the softest chatter from the room and everyday she reminds you that she is going to the last second. Overall if you get her you are in good hands.
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