4.5

Susan Chen

Mathematics - Camosun College

4.5
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
87%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

87%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

“Clear, Helpful, interesting, and amazingly organized”

MATH216 - 5.0 rating

“Shes's very approachable and her door is always open”

STATS116 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

8%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (16)
Not sure yet (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 32 reported grades
A+: 16
Not sure yet: 4
A-: 3
A: 3
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (11)
Accessible outside class (11)
Gives good feedback (9)
Caring (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Online Savvy (3)
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MATH219

5.0

(3)

MATH218219

5.0

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MATH116

4.8

(29)

STATS218

4.8

(4)

STATS116

4.7

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Difficulty by Course

MATHS116

3.5

MATH218

3.3

STATS116

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STAT116

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MATH216

3.0

Reviews (86)
4.0
1.0
MATH116
Sep 23, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MATH116
Nov 4, 2003

I had an B in Math 12 and C+ in Math 11. I got 95% in her class. How can you do the same? Follow her notes, do your homework(everyday), read the text book and ask questions.

5.0
1.0
MATH116
Nov 25, 2003

she made the class easy... i hate math, but i got 90% on all her tests. Well planned out... and great notes

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Nov 26, 2003

Susan is a great teacher.Her notes are extremely thorough and she doesn't just assume you already know everything, she EXPLAINS everything in detail.she assigns homework for a reason, do it and you will do fine.

5.0
1.0
MATH116
Dec 4, 2003

A totaly good techer. "she makes it hard for somone to be stupid"; allows formulea sheets for all tests and the final, and sometimes she just asks for the correct formula on tests!! haha.

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Apr 13, 2004

She is by far the BEST teacher I've had so far at Camosun. She's a great teacher and such a nice person. My favorite teacher! She made me not hate math half as much as I used to! Get in her class if you can!!

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Apr 21, 2004

do the assigned homework, math takes effort, she makes the material easy if you cooperate. she is a funny little lady who wants everyone to do well, and her teaching reflects that. If you put the effort into keeping up with homework, you will do fine

5.0
1.0
MATH116
May 21, 2004

Great allround teacher!

4.0
3.0
MATH116
Sep 11, 2004

As long as you do the homework it's an easy class. She will go out of her way to help you get a good mark.

5.0
4.0
MATH218
Nov 1, 2004

Great teacher! Very good notes. Do all homework she assigns and you will be rewarded.

2.0
4.0
MATH218
Nov 3, 2004

I don't know if this is the same teacher as listed above, but it does not sound like the one I have. I like math and perform well in it. So far I do not like statistics. I have had such a hard time understanding her frantic pace, and heavy accent that I stopped going to class altogether. Stats bad.

4.0
2.0
STATS116
Nov 28, 2004

First of all, Susan doesn't have a heavy accent. She is a very clear and helpful teacher who really knows what she's talking about. DO YOUR HOMEWORK every night and ask questions and you can do really well. Only problem can be she often goes quite quickly, but she'll slow down if you ask her to.

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Dec 5, 2004

Susan is an excellent instructor! I loved how she relates statistics to real life problems. Through the examples, in particular the ones in the hypothesis tests part, I see the usefulness of Stats. I will take at least one more Stats course because of her!

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Dec 17, 2004

Susan is very approachable and if you keep up with your homework you will do fine!! She's excited about what she teaches and she can be quite funny! Take her class!

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Dec 22, 2004

Great teacher. Pretty straight forward stuff, goes over the material many times to make sure everyone understands. Not boring - however, it is still math.

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Mar 18, 2005

Susan is such a cute funny little lady. I enjoy going to her class because she is always so happy, helpful and chooses interesting stats probs that apply to real life. The only problem I've had in her class is that sometimes she goes over sections a little too quickly.

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Apr 14, 2005

she is a very fun, nice and friendly instructor. She knows what she is doing. A great teacher overall.

5.0
1.0
MATH116
May 3, 2005

Susan really cares about her students. It seems that she wanted everyone to succeed this course. Her humour makes the course fun to take. One of the best Math instructors I've ever had.

5.0
2.0
MATH219
May 10, 2005

This was a fun class before i took it I had no clue how big of an impact stats really has on every day life.Its its more like the last half of 218 but its more enjoyable cuz you can see where it is applied. Susan is a great teacher and you will enjoy and understand stats! work hard & it will pay off

4.0
2.0
MATH116
Oct 16, 2005

susan is awesome! she gives good notes and explains everything well. she gives practice tests so you know exactly what to expect. definitely take this class.

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Oct 20, 2005

Susan's enthusiasm about statistics makes me working harder for this course. She is nice and clear. She gives assignment worksheets and they are very helpful. Some homework problems are really hard, but she was always there to help whenever I needed her.

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Nov 30, 2005

Susan is by far one of my pest profs.I really did not wanna take this class and it ended up bringing up my GPA. Susan is always willing to answer questions. Her notes are very clear and you know what to expect for her exams. She is always smiley and in a good mood. If you must take math 116 i strongly recommand you take it with Susan.

5.0
2.0
STATS218
Mar 2, 2006

easy to talk to

2.0
3.0
MATH216
Nov 8, 2006

Try to avoid having her as a teacher. There is a slight language berrior, which makes the matterial difficult to understand. She doesn't have a good method of getting her point accross. However, if you apply yourself a lot, lot, you can get an A. Oh, and she is known as the homework queen... Have fun!

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Dec 5, 2006

Attendance of Susan’s lectures is essential; all assignments and tests can be done with class notes, a formula sheet is permitted for all tests. In introducing new concepts she will derive. Her Labs give step by step instructions, making them simple. If you fear or despise statistics, and are forced to take it, Susan is the Professor for you.

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Jul 3, 2007

Susan is an excellent teacher. She truly cares about her students. I was amazed that she learned almost every student's name by week two! She is a very friendly lady who makes learning Math easy.

5.0
2.0
MATH219
Jul 17, 2007

Susan is a great stats instructor. After taking Math 218 and 219 from her, I see how useful stats can be in our daily life. More importantly, she loves what she does and is really good at it! I have already recommended her to some students! She is nice and clear.

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Jul 18, 2007

She is the best Math teacher I've ever had! She was always very helpful, in class and in her office!

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Jul 19, 2007

susan is an extremely organized instructor. I loved her notes. I enjoyed her classes a lot.

4.0
4.0
MATH116
Dec 18, 2007

Susan was an extremely helpful teacher. I found her very patient, accomodating and she definitely had an interest in seeing that I succeeded in this course. She took a lot of the "fear" out of math/statistics. I would highly recommend her as a teacher!

5.0
1.0
MATH116
Dec 12, 2008

Homework and assignments need to be done. Test are easy if you've done the homework and understand the concepts. Shes very nice and patient. Always gives class little treats now and then. All in all pretty enjoyable straight forward course. If you're not prepared to do homework and go to most classes, do not pick this professor.

5.0
2.0
MATH216
May 16, 2009

Susan is a thorough and genuinely concerned teacher. She presented the course material clearly and made the course easier to learn than I expected. I took this course by recommendation of a friend and I would definately to recommend her to future students.

5.0
3.0
MATH216
Jun 23, 2009

Susan is a wonderful woman who cares about her students. She is extremely organized--slides, practise tests and anything else you need are made available online. Lectures were often boring, but this is stats.

3.0
3.0
MATHS116
Sep 14, 2010

She is a lovely person, very friendly. However as a teacher her lessons are frustrating. There is a definite language barrier, both her accent and grammar. Her presentation is also scattered and makes an already challenging subject unnecessarily confusing.

4.0
4.0
MATH116
Nov 6, 2010

She is very sweet and loved by many students. She is approachable and will try to help you as much as possible.

4.0
3.0
MATH116
May 26, 2011

I found Susan to be very helpful. Her slides could be confusing at times but she was always quick in responding to emails to help clear up confusion. Very nice lady.

5.0
4.0
MATH216
Aug 13, 2011

CAn't agree more than previous writers! She's absolutely a wonderful human being and tries the hardest to get you to learn and understand the topic at hand! A great asset for Camosun!!

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Nov 17, 2011

Excellent Teacher. Would reommend for sure.

5.0
3.0
MATH218
Dec 12, 2011

Wonderful person! Her notes are gold when it comes to tests and assignments so make sure you attend all the classes. Easy to talk to and the tests reflect what we learned

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Mar 15, 2012

Her notes are amazing and help you to be prepared for her tests. She's really funny and sweet. She's also very approachable and understanding when you have a question. I wish she taught more math courses!!

5.0
2.0
MATH116
Apr 4, 2012

Susan is an amazing teacher. Stats can be scary, but she seems to make it easy to understand. Her notes are golden and she is so helpful when you see her in office hours. Not only is she a great teacher but also an all around nice person.

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Apr 20, 2012

Susan is an amazing teacher. I was very nervous about taking stats but she somehow makes it easy to learn. She is very good about her office hours and she is always willing to answer questions. Class is mandatory as her notes in class are gold.

5.0
4.0
MATHS116
Oct 24, 2012

I don't know how to look up the textbook. Anyways, not an easy subject matter but I think that Susan does a good job. Her heavy accent does detract a little bit. You have to show up and do your homework to pass, but that's expected in any math course.

5.0
5.0
MATH116
Dec 15, 2012

Wonderful prof! Class is pretty easy but you need to put in A LOT of effort and time for homework, labs and reviewing. Exams are easy; you can bring a cheat sheet but try to do it fast as you only get 50 mins. Susan is also such a sweet person and gives you many, many opportunities to do well and excel in the course. I'm weak in Math and got an A!

5.0
3.0
MATH116
Jan 7, 2013

I took Math 11 twice before passing it and three times overall with my best mark being a C+ but I got an A in her statistics class. If you put in the time and effort on her assignments and labs you should do just fine. Lastly some mentioned her accent being very strong its really not hard to understand at least at the front of the class.

5.0
3.0
MATH216
Jan 10, 2013

This is what a teacher should be. Clear, Helpful, interesting, and amazingly organized. She wants everyone to succeed, instead of doing a bell curve grading. She's awesome - and she's not that bad to look at either :)

5.0
3.0
MATH219
Apr 9, 2013

One of the best professors I've ever had.

5.0
2.0
MATH218219
Aug 23, 2013

Susan is a phenomenal teacher! Statistics can be a very dry topic, but she goes over material clearly and uses lots of examples to help illustrate each topic. These are tough courses, and you have to work very hard to do well. Attendance is DEFINITELY mandatory. Then again, Susan baked us cookies on several occasions, and who'd want to miss that!?

5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

The best math teacher I've ever had! Susan cares about her students and at the end of semester provided lots of opportunities to get extra credit for those with lower marks. When doing notes from the slides she goes SUPER fast but she posts them all on D2L. Provides clear examples and notes. Definitely recommend having her for a prof!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Mar 29, 2017
Would take again

Not once have I ever gotten a grade in Math that was above a C. Currently I am getting an A in her Stats class because she makes math easy to understand. She clearly puts the effort in for her students to succeed (extra credit, fast replying to e-mails, puts her notes on D2L and gives reviews which are helpful before tests) best prof by far!!

5.0
4.0
STATS116
Apr 16, 2017
Would take again

Susan is a gem! I have never enjoyed math and its been a few years since ive taken a math class but Susan made Stats really clear and fun. Susan keeps the class relevant and creates a positive learning environment. Shes's very approachable and her door is always open. Susan makes you work for it, but also wants to see her students do well!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
STAT116
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

If you are looking for a math/stat class where the homework is relevant to tests, then she is the professor you should choose. She does not add surprise content to tests that was never covered in class/homework like some math teachers. But don't expect an easy class. She makes you work for a good grade.

5.0
3.0
STATS116
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Clear explanations, homework that helps you prepare for exams, and extensive office hours. Don't worry about memorizing all the formulas because you can prepare a cheat sheet for every test. Only thing that I didn't like was part of your test has a "group exam" -- if you get stubborn classmates, your grade might go down.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
STATS218
Grade: A+
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Susan is an amazing prof! Her notes are very organized and extremely helpful. Very fair tests and assignments. Her tests are easier than her practice questions, I think that's because the class is pretty difficult ( I feel it should be split into 2 courses instead of 1). She brought us candy a few times.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
STATS116
Oct 22, 2018
Would take again

Susan is a delight. Notes and class instructions are very well explained and organized. She makes herself available for help outside of class-times(sometimes extra office hours) Her sense of humour makes statistics bearable, and she really tries to know each student's name. Gave me a plum from her garden. 90th-percentile on the great-teacher scale

5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

Loved Susan! Never really been good at math but she made things easy to understand and was always available to talk about homework and tests and labs. It is also very obvious that she cares about her students deeply. Would highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Susan is really great, coming from someone who sucks at Math she really helped me understand every concept and if you have a question about anything in her lectures she will go over it from start to finish. Always available for help outside of class. You are allowed to take a cheat sheet in for all tests which is extremely helpful.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Susan is an awesome teacher. Very clear and organized lecture notes. She makes very good use of class time and is very approachable. She is funny and kind and I definitely recommend her. She is extremely knowledgable in statistics. Do the homework, go to class, and you'll do great.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH116
Grade: A-
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Susan is a kind and gifted prof! Highly recommended!!!!

5.0
2.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Feb 7, 2020
Would take again

Susan's skeleton notes are amazing! She wrote them to include so much information in a format that was really easy to read. She also explains things really well. Super happy to have had her as a prof. One of my favourite professors at Camosun for sure.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
STATS116
Grade: B
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

super recommend

4.0
3.0
STATS116
Nov 22, 2020
Would take again

great prof. The course was a bit of a challenge for me but i believe being online was most of the problem for me. She is super understanding and is willing to give extensions and she's always willing to help the students who try.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

The best teacher I have had! Never thought I could do math until I took Susan's class! Highly recommended.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
STATS116
Grade: C+
Mar 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very nice friendly lady but very fast paced and non-descriptive teacher. I think she thinks everyone will get what she's saying after one quick explanation and example. No time to help anyone left behind in online classes. Very advanced subject matter if you've never taken statistics before.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2021
Would take again

Susan wants you to succeed. Her skeleton notes she supplies students with as so helpful. I managed to get an A+ in her course and I hadn't taken a math course in over 6 years. She cares about the students and tries to make efforts to connect with you in different ways. It was a consensus within the class that she made it everyone's favourite class

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

I hadn't been in a math class for 7 years. Susan is amazing. She genuinely cares about her students and her lectures and recommended textbook and prep quiz/exam review q's more than prepare you for the midterms. It is easy to book time with her if you don't understand a concept and she knows how to teach to different learning styles.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
STATS218
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

Fair tests, and is very helpful and approachable.

Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Susan cares a lot about her students success. You get a cheat sheet for midterms and the fill in note taking style she uses makes it easy to follow along. Lectures are very helpful because she goes over examples with the whole class and encourages questions but also has awesome online videos if you miss. Labs are very easy to follow online.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

Love Susan! I was never a math person and was nervous to take stats, Susan made it so easy. Get to bring cheat sheets into exams. she is not trying to fool you, just genuinely wants to see you do well. Ive never felt so competent in a class, asynchronous is the way to go.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2022
Would take again

Susan made it clear that she cares about students' success & was always willing to help. Broke down the concepts really well in lectures & accompanied them w examples. Textbook is more of a support rather than mandatory - her skeleton notes are very thorough. Stay on top of the MOM assignments, study well for exams and u'll be alright. Lovely prof!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
STATS116
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2022
Would take again

I could not imagine a better Statistics teacher.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT116
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

Susan is the best instructor I've had at Camosun so far. She is extremely caring and wants you to succeed. If possible, take her classes whenever you can. Never had an instructor that has such clear lecture material and doesn't use a textbook.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
1.0
STAT218
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2023

Tests were very easy, and marking was generous. None of the Calculus proofs covered in lecture show up on tests. I found it more clear to follow along with the class by reading a textbook instead of going to lectures.

Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
STAT116
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2023
Would take again

The course was challenging but more interesting than I expected. Susan is a very transactional person but I am not saying that in a negative way. You wont get the warm and fuzzies from her but she is good at her job and wants you to succeed

Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
STAT116
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Such a good lecturer, makes everything very clear. I expected stats to be crazy hard but it was actually decent and way easier to learn than everyone makes it out to be.. I attribute most of that to Susan. if you have the choice, choose her!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT116
Grade: A+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Susan is a great stats prof and is clearly passionate about having successful students! She makes stats SO easy allowing you to use your lecture notes during quizzes and a cheat sheet for exams. As long as you follow along with her schedule on her syllabus you'll be fine and wont fall behind. Attendance is not mandatory but I'd highly recommend it.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT116
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2024
Would take again

Wonderful teaching. Go to class to do well. Susan is happy to help!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
STAT218
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 15, 2025

Susan seems like a lovely lady but I found her lectures very faced paced and difficult to follow.

5.0
4.0
STAT116
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 2, 2025
Would take again

Professor Susan, is an amazing teacher! I love her jokes and the fact that we are allowed CHEAT SHEETS per each midterm and the finals is amazing. Not only that she's very helpful of you have any questions. The only thing I would say is that she is very fast paced so keep that in mind.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
2.0
4.0
STAT116
Grade: F
Mar 19, 2025

Very test heavy. Do not recommend taking stats with her unless you can teach yourself. Harsh grading and majority off the class fails midterms or barely passes. Not very helpful and does not explain things properly.

2.0
5.0
STAT116
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 19, 2025

Hard lectures to follow. Clear grading criteria but no support. Does not adequately answer questions in lecture. Exam heavy even though there is labs and online assignments due. These are all only worth max 1.5% each. If you fail 1/2 exams (which majority barely pass) you will fail the class.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH116
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

She told us what she expected and did her best. It's not her fault my department sucks at this class and is expected to take it.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS218
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2025
Would take again

Video lectures available. I found Susan to be a very adaptable and kind professor.

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
STAT218
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

Hi, If you're taking this course, I highly recommend taking it with Susan in the winter semester. She explains the material clearly, is super approachable, and genuinely wants her students to succeed. Her structure is fair. She gives you what you need to prepare, and nothing on the tests feels like it comes out of nowhere.

5.0
2.0
STAT116
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Susan is an incredible professor, and her class is very well structured. Learning expectations are clear and material is easy to follow and understand (even for those who are not skilled in stats!). I really appreciate her and this course!

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
STAT116
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Susan is an amazing professor!! She made stats116 very easy and understandable. I highly recommend taking her!!:))

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

8%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (16)
Not sure yet (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 32 reported grades
A+: 16
Not sure yet: 4
A-: 3
A: 3
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Accessible outside class (11)
Gives good feedback (9)
Caring (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Online Savvy (3)
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MATH219

5.0

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MATH218219

5.0

(1)

MATH116

4.8

(29)

STATS218

4.8

(4)

STATS116

4.7

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Difficulty by Course

MATHS116

3.5

MATH218

3.3

STATS116

3.1

STAT116

3.1

MATH216

3.0

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