3.6

Elisa Fernandez

Accounting - Miami Dade College (all)

3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

68%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

43

4

11

3

5

2

8

1

16

What Students Say

I am taking this class online and it is not bad but she assigns video quizzes and the questions have nothing to do with the videos and I read the chapters in the book multiple times and it still doesn't really make sense

GEB1011 - 3.0 rating

The worst professor ever

ACG2071 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 46 grades
Most common grades:
B (18)
A (15)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(18)C(3)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(5)
Based on 50 reported grades
B: 18
A: 15
B+: 4
A+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (12)
Lots of homework (12)
Get ready to read (6)
Respected (6)
Accessible outside class (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Inspirational (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

ACG2021

4.0

(46)

ACG2001

3.6

(5)

GEB1011

3.4

(10)

ACG2071

3.3

(20)

ACG2021L

3.0

(2)
Difficulty by Course

ACG2021L

4.0

ACG2071

3.8

ACG2001

3.2

ACG2021

3.2

GEB1011

2.7

Reviews (83)
2.0
5.0
GEB1011
Apr 21, 2011

EXTREAMLY BORING, the most boring professor iv ever had, trust me, the worst professor you can imagine, boring, not fun, not interesting, i didnt learn anything, if u want a good laugh (if boring people make you laugh) then take her class lol, she makes for some good jokes

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
Apr 28, 2011

DO NOT TAKE HER! she thinks all her students have no life & and only have one class and no job. assigns way too much hw for chapters, gives NO REVIEWS for tests!! wants you to memorize the whole book!! only 3 tests, 2 are worth 20% and final is worth 40%. super paranoid during tests doesnt even let you breathe normal, separates desks, STAY AWAY!!!!

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
Apr 28, 2011

Stay away from this terrible professor! her idea of teaching is reviewing all the boring homework she gives, you dont understand anything in her class, I dreaded going there, literally talks til the last min, hawks you when testing final is worth 40% and other 2 tests are 20% each. treats you like you're still in elementary.

1.0
5.0
ACG2021
May 9, 2011

Worst professor Dade has ever hired! Doesnt teach anything, only goes over the massive homework she gives out.NOT one review all semester, BORING BORING!! Take any other prof but her. LISTEN TO ME! BIGS MISTAKE

5.0
4.0
ACG2021
May 9, 2011

Great Class and Teacher; not sure what everybody else is talking about; Prof Fernandez gave lectures on the chapter first and then went over the homework problems; lectures were helpful and interesting; homework problems emphasize the important stuff; hard tests but fair; she grades on a curve; You need to work hard but you will definitely learn;

1.0
5.0
ACG2021
May 10, 2011

if she was the only teacher left for a class i needed, i would wait til the next sem to choose a diff prof.too much hw, tests no reviews, her teaching sucks.grades participation on her opinion of u. & for attendance just go for half the class and shell mark u here.ppl in my class did that and got full credit for it. AVOID, AVOID!! take my advice

5.0
4.0
ACG2021
May 11, 2011

Everyone that wrote bad about this professor is just lazy. I got an A in the class and all i had to do is study the day before the exams and listen in class. If you are planning on transfering to a University this is good prep course unless you're planning on staying at Rinky-dinky Miami Dade.

5.0
4.0
ACG2071
May 21, 2011

excellent professor. made a very difficult subject understandable. definitely recommend.

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
May 25, 2011

It sounds like shes writing all the positive comments about herself, lol. If you were to ask EVERYONE in my class about her, it would all be negative comments. I met some people during lab that were also in her class and everyone said the same thing, she isnt a good professor at all. if she doesnt like u, she will make it so u wont pass the class

3.0
3.0
ACG2071
Jun 15, 2011

She knows the subject but she is not clearly when she explains. Very hard class, you will need stuby by yourself. A lot of assignments and the end you don't know if she added to your grade.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Jul 7, 2011

From reading comments, i was expecting the worst. But no, she is a great prof!!! She is nice and helpful and class is good. Despite a long 3 1/2 hour class, she made time go by quick. Plan to take her again for next class.

4.0
3.0
ACG2071
Jul 11, 2011

She's a great professor-very nice...the material can be boring but she helps you out if you don't understand...defenitely have to study from the book, for any detail, just incase for exams...

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
Aug 23, 2011

worst professor at Dade. Got a D with her, retook it with another professor and got an A. she makes u nervous during exams, horrible teaching skills. AVOID!

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Sep 4, 2011

if you are a regular or good student, then she is one of the best professors you will have. if you are a bad student that wants to get an easy A or like to cheat then she is one of of the worst.

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
Dec 8, 2011

Terrible professor! shes so boring and crazy. goes insane during tests, you cant even breathe the wrong way. if she doesnt like you, shell make sure you fail her class. her teaching skills are a big mess and get you confused. she needs to go back to sitting in an office and leave teaching for the good professors.

4.0
4.0
ACG2071
Mar 6, 2012

After taking accounting last semester with prof. Fernandez I switched my major to accounting. She is a very kind and most importantly a very smart professor! If you want to learn and are motivated to study and work for a well deserved A then this class is for you. If you are lazy and want to slack keep looking.

4.0
3.0
ACG2001
Jun 15, 2012

Excellent Professor, knows the material very well, helps those who do not understand, very kind when curving grades.

1.0
5.0
ACG2021
Aug 11, 2012

Worst Professor at MDc. Her teaching skills are terrible, she is not clear. Stay away from this professor!

5.0
1.0
GEB1011
Oct 18, 2012

Super kind professor, explains everything with details. Very respectful and smart. Keeps the class focused and knows how to get students involved and interacting with the class. I recommend her to everyone.

5.0
2.0
ACG2001
Nov 29, 2012

Professor Fernandez is AWESOME! People that say that she is super hard, are people that don't study. You have to apply yourself in her class. She is EXTREMELY helpful and she even refers you to a tutor for the coure if you need additional help. She is ALWAYS there during office hours, and wants her students to understand the material.

1.0
5.0
ACG2001
Dec 11, 2012

Her teaching technique is "LEARN ON YOUR OWN TECHNIQUE" she is there to help out but only after class, she doesn't let people ask her questions about a previous chapters during class, she talks to you like you've taken financial and accounting classes before I DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING with her she doesn't know how to explain. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS!

5.0
2.0
ACG2001
Jan 4, 2013

I don't know what all these people are talking about. If you fail her class it's because you didn't consider it important and therefor didn't pay attention or study. If you apply yourself and do all the required work you'll do more than fine. She's very helpful and sweet. TAKE HER !

5.0
1.0
ACG2021
May 1, 2013

Great Teacher!I've always had problems with numbers and hard study.Nonetheless, the teacher was always helpful, even when she was in her office or doing something else.Went to ask her things about the class at least 20 times during the semester and she was always helpful with me.She evn got a tutor 4 me! Study and you will learn a lot a get an A!

5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Jun 18, 2013

Good professor. Just study the textbook and take the practice questions seriously and you will get an A. Very sweet person and is understanding. Textbook is a must... I would start reading the chapters 2 days before each exam and got above a 90 on all of them.

5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2014

Professor Elise Fernandez is a wonderful educator. This subject requires a lot of patience, effort, and time and she definitely delivers. This professor is sweet, clear, and extremely helpful. Read the book, take notes, do the labs and practice as much as possible. It will be a smooth ride.

4.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Jun 21, 2014

She is a very sweet person, is sobody easy to talk with. You will never fall asleep in class. The exams are not easy, but if you read the chapters and do the lab, you'll be more than fine. Sometimes she curves the tests. Take her and read the chapters.

4.0
3.0
GEB1011
Dec 6, 2014

She's such a nice person yet alone teacher. She's really helpful and understanding. If you take the time to read the chapters and reread you will score a decent C or B. Her assignments on the other hand are a piece of cake and will help balance your grade. It was a pleasure to have her as a teacher.

4.0
3.0
GEB1011
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2014

very nice & understanding to the students. test are easy u just have to read and study for sure! she covers basic points of the chapters so u have to do most of the reading at home, make sure u learn the key terms. the only thing i didn't like was when she would talk her lectures would be a bit boring. if you do all the work and study u can pass.

4.0
3.0
GEB1011
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2015

She's very well knowledged about what she's teaching but her lectures are boring. She only lectures the main ideas of the chapters so you do need to read at home. Her test aren't hard if you really study for it. The test consist of mostly vocabulary. It's not a hard class you just need to stidy for her tests and you'll be fine.

3.0
4.0
ACG2001
Grade: B
Feb 5, 2015

She is boring, spends class not teaching material that's on the test, plug your ears for all the irrelevant material. However she is very nice and does curve the tests quite a bit. Got a B in the class but ill admit i didn't work for an A. It is what you make of it.

2.0
5.0
ACG2021
May 6, 2015

I would not recommend this professor.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Jul 2, 2015

I thought class and professor were great. She is very helpful. I found class to be interesting and it kept my attention despite that it was a 3 hour class twice per week! Recommend.

5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
Jul 22, 2015

I loved this class and the professor, especially compared to the previous accounting class (2021) with another professor. I think that Prof. Fernandez makes the class interesting and she explains very well. I am actually thinking of switching majors.

4.0
1.0
GEB1011
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

She is a really chill teacher, she is super nice when it comes to grading ,at least for the class geb1011 she is, she doesn't give u a lot of hw u just have to do the postest on mind tap and she doesn't care what u get as long as you do it and to pass the tests you just need to read the chapters and learn the vocabulary words and you'll get an "A"

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2015

I liked the class and learned a lot. Good Professor. Recommend

5.0
1.0
GEB1011
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2016

She's an amzing professor and very sweet and understanding :)

5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2016

She is a great professor. She explains everything good and is willing to help you. Definitely recommend.

5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
May 1, 2016

I took the 2 accounting classes with her. I learned a lot from her. I think she is very knowledgeable , was always very helpful and understanding.

5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

If you do homework and study, you will get a good grade and learn. She is a great professor. Definitely recommend.

5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
May 2, 2016

Best professor ever!!!! I wish all my other professors would have been more like her.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

I am an accounting major and needed a professor to help me understand the material really good. She did that. I will be taking her again for Managerial. She is very helpful and patient.

2.0
5.0
ACG2021
Grade: F
May 10, 2016

Very, Very hard Professor.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
May 18, 2016

I think she is a very good professor. I definitely recommend taking her. Yes, accounting is hard, but she definitely helps to make it understandable

2.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: C
Jun 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took her for 6 week ACG2021. If you study really hard you can scrape by with a C. Do not recommend taking her for the 6 week course.

1.0
5.0
ACG2021
Grade: D
Jun 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't take her! I don't recommend this professor because she teach what it is important from the book; however you will need to read everything because her test will included the entire book. No reviews are giving, no extra credit, attendance & participation are mandatory but it doesn't help you towards your final grade; lab & HW are long & hard!!

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B+
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

she's a great teacher!! The only way to not pass is to not try at all. Good feedback clear from day one attendance does matter!

1.0
5.0
ACG2071
Grade: C
Sep 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor ever. He put exercises that they are not the same at class. She change formulas that even appear in the book, so you cannot get a good answer. I think she did everything in purpose. No office hours and even help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
GEB1011
Jan 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

SHE HAS TO BE THE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. This is my first virtual class, you'd think someone would be a little but compassionate BUT NO. If you have a question to ask, she won't answer it. If you ask her to please help she says "good luck".. idk about any of you but she sounds pretty rude and I strongly do not recommend her!

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
Feb 4, 2017
Would take again

I had Prof. Fernandez for both accounting classes. I thought that she was a great professor. She was very helpful to me. I definitely recommend taking her

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
GEB1011
Feb 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I am taking this class online and it is not bad but she assigns video quizzes and the questions have nothing to do with the videos and I read the chapters in the book multiple times and it still doesn't really make sense. That is the only thing that I dislike about the class.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

She is an amazing professor and will help you as long as you want to learn, she knows what she is doing, the class is not easy you have to study but as long as you do your work you will be fine she is very flexible with grading, try to not take a blended class and it will be even easier

2.0
4.0
ACG2071
Grade: C
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The first test was more vocabulary then anything else, but she won't tell you that she says it is like your homework. Your homework was problems that weren't even on your test. The second test was a mixture of vocabulary and problems. There are two tests and a final that is cumulative.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ACG2021L
Jun 18, 2017
Would take again

very nice lady! She took off two chapters since we had so much to do in our 6 weeks. she's understanding, and Always helpful! would definitely take her again.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

She is one in a million teachers that actually teach, you learn what accounting really is! Her test are 50 question and 2 or sometimes 4 extra credit questions she will add. Your overall grade is based on the tests, homework (which are easy), attendance, and participation. If you complete all your homework it weighs as much as a test grade.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2017
Would take again

She is one of the best professors I have ever had.

Would take again
4.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

Awesome.

1.0
3.0
ACG2021
May 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This Professor never reviewed any task before the final exam, and only communicated to tell us that we had the final exam, and finally to thank for the classes. My recommendation is:think before registering classes with this Professor, she is not interested in teaching students..

2.0
4.0
ACG2021
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Overall Elisa is an good professor. However, the class consists of 3 tests and the online homework and you wont know your grade because she doesnt put it on blackboard. Thats the difficult part, she should put grades on blackboard and give better test reviews. She says the tests are based on the homework but they arent.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2018
Would take again

I recommend Prof. Fernandez. She is a great professor! She is nice and explains things good and tries to help you. You can definitely get a good grade but you have to work on it. You can really learn a lot with her.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2019
Would take again

Best Prof. ever ! I had her for the two accounting classes and I loved how she teaches. She was great and really helps you learn. She actually teaches unlike a lot of other professors. One of the best professors so far that I have had.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

I thought Professor Fernandez was great. I worked hard but it was worth it when I got a good grade. She has 3 tests and the homework is considered another test. The homework is easy but takes up time. Attendance also counts so you have to show up to class. Her tests are hard but if you study, you will do good. Overall, great class.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

Accounting is difficult for me. But Prof. Fernandez was one of my best MDC professors. She really explains things so that you understand. If you need extra help, go to her office. I definitely recommend her. Trust me, I failed with another professor.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online and it was hard to find anything, very disorganized and messy. Due dates for things were either missing or different in different places. This professor never answers emails or phone calls. I tried reaching her for weeks and no luck. I finally had to drop the class. Would never take again.

5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2019
Would take again

Highly recommend; I took her for both Financial and Managerial classes. I learned a lot from her and found Prof. Fernandez to be very nice and helpful. She actually teaches you and helps you understand the textbook.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ACG2021
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

Care for students

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
2.0
GEB1011
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Only took this class online due to COVID19 everything is online so face to face was clearly not an option. Being in these circumstances you'd think she be a little bit more understanding with assignments and the load of work she gave in a mini term. I dislike the fact that she wasn't understanding of the situation given the circumstance.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2020
Would take again

I took her online accounting class 1 with her, I only listened to her in the virtual room, if you take the job in Cengage where there are also exams without proctored, you will have an A

Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ACG2071
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2020
Would take again

Great professor!! Would definitely take him again.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A-
Oct 20, 2020
Would take again

She is a great professor but there is a lot of homework I took her for a short time period thou, the work was a lot but she is very caring for her students, you will have to do lots of homework for the class and the lab, and you will have three test, don't procastinate!! especially if you join for the 4 - weeks. Everything will be do in cengage

Lots of homework
Caring
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Accounting is hard, and since I took it all online you're basically teaching yourself; however, prof. Fernandez is there to help if you don't understand something or need help. There's a lot of homework but it isn't hard, 10 Chapters, 3 Tests, 1 proctored final.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2021
Would take again

The course was difficult because of the workload and the online format. You really have to be committed and make sure you understand all of the concepts because otherwise you will fail the exams. The final is proctored. If you put in the time and really want to learn you will do well but if you don't put in effort you probably won't get an A.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Great professor, very helpful. Easy class with her.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

She is a fantastic professor. She is charming during his classes and explains everything clearly. Super accessible outside the classroom. 2 tests (50 questions each and 2 extra credit) and a final (50 questions no extra credit). All homework is on Cengage.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Jan 29, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I would have rated her better if it wasn't for the fact that she wouldn't help with homework and didn't announce one of our midterms. She wouldn't reply to emails and if she did, a week would have already passed. She made everyone buy a super expensive textbook and use cengage. She had some moments in person where she was nice.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACG2021L
Grade: B
Jan 29, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I needed to take this lab and had never taken anything of accounting. She did not teach in this lab or her class. I had to watch YouTube videos to teach myself and it took me hours to understand, it was nearly impossible. The "online class" was here being in on BB for 30-45 minutes to help people but no one could ever actually get their answers.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: B
Mar 3, 2022
Would take again

Great Class. Prof helps make accounting easier to understand. gives good lecture notes in Blackboard. If you do the Cengage work, you will do good in class.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ACG2021
Grade: B+
Sep 18, 2022
Would take again

She is an amazing professor, she is passionate and makes sure everyone understands the content.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
May 9, 2023
Would take again

lots of cengage HW but manageable, "easy" class

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
3.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

Online the class is pretty easy, the workload consists of 11 chapters on mcgraw hill, 3 exams, 3 discussions, and 1 final.

1.0
4.0
ACG2021
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 20, 2023

The course material in and of itself isn't terrible but i did not like the way this professor lectures. It was hard to understand and sometimes she would talk more about her personal life and experiences rather than the course. I found it hard to concentrate through lectures.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ACG2071
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2023
Would take again

Prof is helpful and teaches clearly. You will learn with her. Lots of homework but not that bad.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

All HW is due at the end of the term BUT NO NOT fall behand. She teaches well and sometimes share some experiences when she teaches. It can get a bit boring but very helpful. You got question ask and go to her office hours. Very nice and patient. Had 3 test in total including final. Make sure to good on the first ones. She does round it a bit too.

5.0
3.0
ACG2021
Grade: A
May 5, 2025
Would take again

Made sure everyone understood the content of lectures. Loved answering questions and was very approachable. Shared personal experiences that made lectures interesting. Opened assignments module by module as we covered them. As long as you showed up to zoom lectures, she counted attendance. Gave all quizzes 100s as long as they were attempted.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 46 grades
Most common grades:
B (18)
A (15)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(18)C(3)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(5)
Based on 50 reported grades
B: 18
A: 15
B+: 4
A+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (12)
Lots of homework (12)
Get ready to read (6)
Respected (6)
Accessible outside class (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Inspirational (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
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4.0

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3.6

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3.4

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3.3

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3.0

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4.0

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3.8

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3.2

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3.2

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