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Nicholas Derr

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 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 340
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
One of my favorite professors. He is fun and he explain all the concept extremely clear and easy to understand. He answer questions after every new concept or topics which is really helpful. If he has other courses I would definitely love to take! As for the course itself, paying attention in lecture and practicing the past exams is enough.
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MATH 340
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
One of the better professors I've had at UW for sure! Pretty good as a lecturer, responded to queries and was overall a great person. Made class really interactive and easy to pay attention in.
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MATH 340
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Amazing prof, I can go into lecture and come out understanding without needed supplementary material. He makes sure to clear confusion after every example and theorem. He's also pretty funny making jokes in lec. Truly one of the best profs I've had at UW.
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