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Melissa Lindsey

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Raw average: 4.90/5 from 49 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 234
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I had Professor Lindsey for multivariable calc all the way back in Fall 2023 when I was a senior in high school. Going into my first college class, I was extremely nervous, yet Professor Lindsey helped ease my transition in, clearly explaining every concept. 2 midterms and a final worth 28% each, weekly quizzes and homework account for the rest.
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MATH 234
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I have never had a calculus teacher that explains content as well as Professor Lindsey. She is very aware of what aids student understanding (visualizations) and the things that tend to trip students up. If you attend lecture and do practice test, you will probably be alright.
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MATH 234
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
She was very clear in what she expected of us on exams, and her lectures were recorded- I had 7:45 lecture, but I only went in person a couple times. Great lecturer and very organized
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MATH 234
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Amazing lecturer. Her lectures matched the material on the exams. The class is extremely exam heavy with 80+% of your grade being from 3 exams, but the professor does post study material. The study guide and the previous exams prepared me well. All homework is online, and for each homework problem you have 20 tries to get it correct.
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