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Samuel Wells

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 8 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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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Samuel is an excellent instructor. He explains complex concepts in a clear and approachable way. He is patient, always willing to help, and makes the subject engaging. His assignments are fair, and he provides valuable feedback.
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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Excellent instructor! Would recommend to prioritize taking Sam since he makes the material engaging and the classes were fun.
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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Sam made class engaging and was very accessible. He made the class enjoyable to attend.
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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Classic nice guy. Understands the material very well and also understands how students perceive it. Lectures were very impactful and was all that was needed for understanding the content. Also held good review sessions before exams.
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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He's a really chill dude that happens to be really good at accounting. A solid combo. Would recommend.
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ACCT211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Life of the classroom, definitely life of the party.
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Classes with Samuel Wells

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