# MELANIE WOOD — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## instructor

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### name

MELANIE WOOD

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    "comment": "She is a good teacher but may be harsh for lower-lever materials. If you are serious about mathematics and want to do more than mandatory courses, definitely go with her classes.",
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