Question 1

Is 6.5820 hard at MIT?

Accepted Answer

Based on 3 student ratings, 6.5820 is about average (difficulty 53/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (50/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is 6.5820?

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Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in 6.5820?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for 6.5820 is rated 50/100.  The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for 6.5820?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 33/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

Question 5

What type of assignments does 6.5820 have?

Accepted Answer

6.5820 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: so many papers, group projects, graded by few things, participation matters. Its difficulty score is 53/100, which reads as about average.

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