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LAWRENCE WATSON

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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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What students say

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PHYSICS 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He really wants his students to do well. His ways of teaching tough physics concepts are extremely helpful and you won't ever forget it! I am so glad when I took these classes it was with Larry. He is always willing to help, and his handouts and discussion sheets are step by step ways to solve complex problems!
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PHYSICS 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Really cares that you learn the material. Labs were great, pertained to class, and flew by. Take his classes if you get the chance!
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Classes with LAWRENCE WATSON

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Recorded teaching history

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Fall 2014PHYSICS 104General Physics
Spring 2014PHYSICS 103General Physics
Spring 2008PHYSICS 248A Modern Introduction to Physics

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