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Shawn Triplett

Mathematics - St. Cloud State University

4.1
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Would Retake
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4.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
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Would Retake

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87 total ratings

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What Students Say

WOW, THIS GUY LEAVES ALOT OF HIS OWN COMMENTS, VERY CONCIETED

MATH196 - 2.0 rating

This professor is an awful teacher and he refuses to help students because he's too busy inflating his own ego

MATH193 - 1.0 rating
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Reviews (86)
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MATH193
Mar 28, 2003

Very nice prof! Easy-going and helpful. The math content itself is another story! Yuck!

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MATH
Apr 3, 2003

Very helpful..Willing to help outside of office hours too.

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MATH193
Sep 3, 2003

Always willing to help you out if you show up to class.. doesnt just grade on tests like most other math profs do...he grades on homework, tests and projects...

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MATH193
Sep 30, 2003

Loved the class, he made it fun and interesting!

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MATH196
Oct 9, 2003

this is a guy with his stuff together.i told him why i didn't want to do the homework(unnecessary) and he graded me on the tests, it wasn't a specific agreement, but he let it be known that i would get a grade based on competency and not doing busy work

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MATH193
Dec 10, 2003

Best math instructer I've had since 7th grade!!! Made math easy again! Definitely recommend him.

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MATH193
Dec 15, 2003

A little goofy but loves what he is doing. Good guy.

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MATH193
Nov 7, 2004

I think shawn is hot. he goes through the math very well. he walks through the problems for you. always opens up for questions. does some quizzes online. gives you practice exams. Take him forsure!!!!!!!!!

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MATH193
Nov 17, 2004

This guy is a can short of a six pack! Does love his job, though.

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MATH193
Nov 23, 2004

One of the best teachers I have ever taken. He is very helpful and nice. Not bad looking either. He wants to help out his students and gives fair grades. The best part is the grade isn't just based on tests!!

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MATH193
Nov 29, 2004

good looking and good at teaching!

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MATH193
Nov 29, 2004

He's very good at making math easy to understand. It helps that he's easy to look at. I would take all of my math classes with him if i can. He's AWESOME!!!

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MATH193
Dec 6, 2004

No Comments

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MATH193
Dec 8, 2004

Great professor. I didn't find him overly attractive, but I'm a guy. Great teacher that's always willing to help so that you actually understand the material before you're tested on it. Highly recommend him over any other math professor.

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MATH193
Dec 8, 2004

The class is very easy and he makes the material very sin=mple to understand. Very helpful and and approachable. Never rude. Likes to use jokes to lighten up class lectures. Very fun teacher and not too hard on the eyes!

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MATH
Dec 10, 2004

HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT...did I meantion that he is HOT

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MATH193
Dec 13, 2004

I don't learn from his style at all. That may be because I hate math though. He tells jokes sometimes but they aren't funny. Not a good professor in my mind!

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MATH193
Dec 13, 2004

easiest math prof at state

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MATH193
Jan 22, 2005

No Comments

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MATH193
Jan 23, 2005

I did not find his teaching style to be understandable and his tests were hard. The class is so big that it is hard to get help in class and he was not very helpful during office hours. Overall he was a jerk.

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MATH
Feb 3, 2005

I know that this gets old but he is HOT and a great PROF!!

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MATH193
Mar 28, 2005

i diddn't think he's that great try's to be funny

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MATH193
Mar 28, 2005

Math is one of my least favorite subjects but the way he teached it, made it easier on me. For instance, I've never gotten an A on a math test ever since elementry! LOL. Plus he looks hot like Angelina Joline's brother!

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MATH293
Apr 4, 2005

I did not pass math 293 till i took it with shawn. He explains things better than any other professor.

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MATH193
Apr 10, 2005

Wow, he is hot. I know your sick of hearing it, but it's true. His jokes are lame, but it makes the class more amusing. VERY good at dumbing things down to our level, very helpful outside class. Does tons of examples to help you out too. TAKE HIM

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MATH193
Apr 18, 2005

He's a great guy, and great professor who loves what he does. He is very easy to understand and gives you practice exams. I still don't understand why he smokes but rides his bike everyday!

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MATH193
Apr 19, 2005

I didn't understand anything Triplett taught me in Math 193 but my seccond taking that class I had a worse teacher. I kept all the notes from Triplett's class and by going through them I was able to see how to do the math problems so Triplett may seem hard but trust me he is a good math teacher.

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MATH193
Apr 20, 2005

Yes,he is hot for a 40 year old. He is also a really good teacher. Very helpful and understandable. We hardly use the $100 book, but there is hardly ever homework. The tests are fairly easy if you study and pay attention. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LADIES!! :P

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MATH193
Apr 27, 2005

GREAT PROFESSOR!! I am horrible at math and he made it understandable. Never had to get extra help. Going to class is optional, but he explains everything in class! don't really use book, tests are easy, not a lot of homework! Plus, gotta love a teacher who is funny!

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MATH193
May 4, 2005

Professor Triplett is an awesome guy. One of the nicest profs that I have ever had. Go to class and take good notes. He gives practice exams that are basically the same as the real exams just different values.

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MATH193
May 5, 2005

Triplett is a great professor. He is always willing to help and keeps class fairly laidback (well as laid back as a math class can get). He makes dumb jokes, but at least he can admit they're dumb.

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MATH193
May 8, 2005

I beleive that Triplett knows his math, but he forgets the people who have a hard time understading it. Can be very intimidating. never wait until 5 minutes before class to ask a question! Gets very grabby if homework isn't turned in on time; math is the only subject you should be spending time on

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MATH193
May 9, 2005

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MATH193
May 10, 2005

He is a great professor who may sometimes forget that students don't know as much as he does when it comes to math. But if you take the class a second time with another teacher then look back on class with Professor Triplett you realize that he really was a good teacher and very helpful too.

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MATH193
May 11, 2005

The other comments pretty much sum it up. However, He seemed to screw up on the study guides and solutions to homework a bunch. Not cool for a Professor. He is a nice guy though that will help you if you take the time to come to him.

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MATH193
May 12, 2005

Way cool teacher... willing to help anytime. Also a good looking man, Ladies you may get sidetracked! Definatly a recomended teacher though.

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MATH193
May 12, 2005

very clear prof. he makes sure that everyone gets what he's talking about, and made math really easy. i understand everything he talked about. definately take his class

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MATH193
May 17, 2005

GREAT PROFESSOR, Math has always been hard for me and he made it VERY understandable.Gives Practice Exams before every test and there isnt too much homework(use them to study as well) Most of the problems on the tests come directly from the HW,Practice exams or examples in class. you get out early almost EVERYDAY!Oh yea he is HOT for 39!and funny!

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MATH193
May 20, 2005

Triplett is the best math teacher I've ever had. It's not an EASY class, but if you go to every lecture you will do fine. He explains things awesome and is a pretty funny guy. He likes to mix in humor with every lecture...keeps it interesting! Take it with this guy!!!

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MATH193
May 20, 2005

Really nice, friendly, super hot. BUT, this class is HARD. He does a good job explaining the material, but his tests are SO hard. I went to class EVERY SINGLE DAY, and went to his office a few times, and I STILL failed.

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MATH193
Grade: F
May 20, 2005

The class was kind of hard, but it was easier than I expected. The tests were hard, I got 2 C's and a F. I got 68/150 on the final and still got a C- in the class .. don't know how that happened!! triplett is a good prof though, probably the best math prof at SCSU

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MATH193
Jun 3, 2005

He's an awesome teacher. He really gets into it and explains things well. He isn't bad to look at either. I got an "A". If you do ur work and study for tests, you're fine.

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MATH193
Jun 20, 2005

This class was super easy! Just go to class, TAKE NOTES and you will do fine! I got a C on my first test, a B on my seond and an A on my 3rd and then 147/150 on the final and he gave me an A in the class! Hes an awesome prof... if he sees youve inproved he will give you a better grade!!

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MATH193
Jul 28, 2005

His class was awesome. It was also fun to see him off campus, he would always say hi and stop to chat.

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MATH193
Grade: B+
Aug 8, 2005

horrible

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MATH193
Aug 19, 2005

I failed this class with Walk, but taking it with Triplett got me an A-. He is an amazing teacher, plus he's got a great ass!

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MATH193
Aug 22, 2005

I struggled when I took Walk's class but I got an A in his class. Thank you Shawn. You're the best Math instructor.

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MATH193
Sep 6, 2005

Very nice to look at and great proff.

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MATH115
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2005

Don't ever take him, he sucks.

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MATH051
Oct 26, 2005

Very HOT! I was wrong, he'd rather be TEACHING than snowboarding!

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MATH193
Oct 27, 2005

I am very much attracted to him and he is an extraordinary prof. as well!!

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MATH193
Nov 22, 2005

Who cares what he looks like! He doesnt do anything for the student. Don't take him unless its your only class because thats what he thinks.

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MATH193
Nov 27, 2005

Well, I suck at math, so I can't really say how clear he is. I thought I understood a lot of things, but I'd forget them by test time... but he's easygoing, and if you're looking for a prof who will brighten your required math experience, take Triplett. He's not hot... but pretty funny and easy to get along with. Do your homework!

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MATH193
Dec 7, 2005

This class is really tough. You have to study and go to every class otherwise you will miss something important that will more than likely be on his tests. His tests are very hard but they get better as the semester goes. Him and his graders have very high standards, for even homework! Great guy its too bad that the class sucks.

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MATH193
Dec 9, 2005

I feel like he simplifies math a lot to make it easier to understand. He grades homework which I think made me keep up so I remembered how to do the problems when test time came. I liked his humor so class wasn't as boring, plus the considering he's a hottie didn't make it too difficult to go to class!

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MATH193
Dec 14, 2005

Math is not my strong point, but with this professor I did well. If you are willing to do the assigned homework and ask for help when you need it you will do fine. The professor was always very nice and willing to help with any questions. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who is not good at Math.

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MATH193
Dec 19, 2005

Great teacher, bery helpful, and excellent style for a straight guy.

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MATH193
Dec 22, 2005

He is a bull of**** and talk to much.

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MATH193
Dec 27, 2005

he is an excellent teacher. i hate math, but he made the class enjoyable, in part because of his good looks. he is funny and unlike other teachers, does not repeat word for word what the textbook says. he actually cares about teaching instead of the glory of teaching, which in my opinion is the theme of SCSU teachers.

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MATH193
Dec 29, 2005

This professor has an excellent teaching style. He could teach a second grader how to learn this stuff. Math is hard, take it with this professor and you will actually learn what you need to know as well as recieve the grade you deserve.

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MATH193
Dec 30, 2005

His teaching style is good...but the way he grade was horrible

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MATH193
Jan 14, 2006

OMG, he is gorgeous for an older guy!!! His TAs sucked for grading and destroyed my grade on homework. He is not very approachable and will give you attitude if you say something that he doesn't want to hear. Math is boring, but he is definetly good to look at in his tight jeans! Mmmmm!

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MATH193
Jan 15, 2006

Great teaching style, humorous, and hot!

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MATH193
Jan 18, 2006

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MATH196
Jan 20, 2006

No Comments

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MATH196
Sep 7, 2006

Feh. He writes his own comments he even mentioned it in class so please feel free to disregard the majority of these comments. He's really not that great. He just likes to pretend.

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MATH196
Oct 23, 2006

WOW, THIS GUY LEAVES ALOT OF HIS OWN COMMENTS, VERY CONCIETED. I took this class cuz i thought it would be easier, well if you like to get ragged on, or made fun of when asking a question take Triplett.

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MATH196
Nov 1, 2006

HE does not rag on anyone..he is a good teacher,hard to tell what is going to be on the test tho. Go to his office if you need help cause sometimes he explains differently which you will probably catch onto, plus he will pay attention to who comes to his office. i dont usually go to any teachers office cause feels like a waste of time, not his tho.

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MATH112
Nov 14, 2006

This is a challenging class.. I failed it last semester(idiot move, i missed the final), but his examples in class are so well spread from hard to east that I'm able to get through my homework by looking at the notes. There's motivation to do homework bc of his regular quizzes which is helping me get an A so far.

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MATH112
Nov 15, 2006

This is my 2nd time taking this class and the prof is much better than my previous prof. Math is hard for me but he does a good job and you can tell he wants us to learn. He is kinda cute for an older guy.

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MATH196
Nov 17, 2006

AMAZING prof. I really enjoyed his class. I hate math class but he made the lectures interesting and enjoyable to attend. You have to take this class to graduate...so why not take it with a friendly, helpful, and even HOTT prof. go for prof triplett. he knows what hes doing.

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MATH112
Nov 21, 2006

Good prof. definetly recommend taking 112 with him, he is easygoing and makes things easy to understand, quizzes every class but they are on homework problems and are helpful in learning the material. Tests are not easy, definetly need to study for them but take the class with him if you are going to take it at all!

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MATH196
Dec 18, 2006

I got just one word for this guy "COOL." A very clued-up teacher with a good attitude. Props to Shawn. Tests are really easy. Don't miss the homeworks though. He can explain a problem like the snap of your fingers, in 10 different ways. And then, you don't actually have a problem anymore. TAKE HIS CLASS. It's all worth the time and money ! TAKE IT.

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MATH112
Dec 22, 2006

His lectures are easy but exam are tough. But anyways if u do your homework and be regular to class then you will make it. B is quite in reach or may be A if u try hard from the beginning. That is great for a Math class.

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MATH193
Dec 29, 2006

He is an awesome teacher. He likes to make the class interested in math. He makes his lectures fun. He explains things really well, and if you go to him, he'll help you. I loved having him as a math teacher!

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MATH196
Jan 8, 2007

pretty good prof. knew the material inside and out. homework and quizzes every week but not hard. the tests seemed to mostly cover the material covered in class in the last two weeks leading up to the test, were pretty fair tho. i would easily take him again.

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MATH193
Apr 16, 2007

This professor is an awful teacher and he refuses to help students because he's too busy inflating his own ego. Plus he writes his own reviews so don't trust this site.

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MATH193
May 8, 2007

The professor rates himself on a weekly basis. Discard everything written here. If you want one word that describes him it's "awful".

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MATH115
May 11, 2007

He is an alright prof. He knows his stuff, and gets it across. He also explains where concepts come from, instead of just feeding you the problem then doing it. Getting a B is achievable, but average grade was a C. One to two quizzes a week, and mathxl homework a couple times a week. Overall I would take him again, probably one of the better ones.

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MATH113
Aug 9, 2007

I love this class. He has a strange sense of humor, but it keeps me smiling. He really knows the material and teaches it extremely well. I would definately take him again.

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MATH113
Aug 16, 2007

This class was alot of work and not easy, but Mr. Triplett did a great job.

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MATH115
Sep 24, 2007

He tries to impress you that teach you. I would not recomment this teacher for students who don't have a good math background. you are better considering an experianced teacher.

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MATH193
Oct 6, 2007

I actually think he is a pretty good professor. The material is easy and he sometimes over explains things, but thats just because a lot of people don't understand the material. Overall trys to make class interesting

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MATH193
Nov 28, 2007

Good teacher. Knows his stuff. lays it out nice and simple...sometimes too simple. Go to class and ask questions if needed and you will do fine

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4248
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2015

the best teacher EVVVVER

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MATH099
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

I loved taking math with Triplett! He made me love math. He has an amazing way of explaining math, to make you understand it fully. Homework is optional, but if you want to get a good grade you should do at least some of it. The entire class is pretty much show up if you want to hear an awesome lecture, do some homework, and take exams. Super.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
F (1)
B+ (1)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(2)
Based on 5 reported grades
F: 1
B+: 1
A: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.94 avg change
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Apr
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

4248

5.0

(1)

MATH

5.0

(3)

MATH293

5.0

(1)

MATH051

5.0

(1)

MATH113

5.0

(2)
+5 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH051

5.0

MATH293

4.0

MATH113

4.0

MATH115

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