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Samm Newton

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Samm is incredibly friendly, open, and available to talk. Obviously cares about the material a lot and is very passion about teaching others. You're asked to read a LOT. You watch films in class which is time consuming but worth it (like a movie theatre!). Discussion is mandatory, lecture slides aren't posted.
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