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Christopher Jackson

HIST4B · HSTOR17C · 17C · HIST24110 · HIST3B · HIST3A · 17A · HISTORY17A · HIST17C · 17B · HIST3C · HIST17B · HIST17A · 52 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
78.79%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want an engaging history class and can follow instructions closely.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging History LecturerTough Direction-Based GraderGroup ProjectsFunny and CaringReading and Essays
  • Students widely praise Jackson's lectures as funny, passionate, and memorable.
  • Grades are often good, but timing mistakes.
  • Group projects, reading, essays, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

Many students earn A grades, but an A , and exact instructions rather than minimal effort.

Online evidence stresses strict discussion timing, while , and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

63/100

The history content is usually manageable because lectures are clear, but reading, writing, and .

Online courses feel manageable through recorded lectures, while and keeping up with reading.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, but several in-person reviews say attendance or participation is important for passing.

Online , while many in-person reviews describe attendance as necessary or mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

Most students recommend him for engaging teaching, but and .

Both formats include strong recommendations, but online reviews contain and .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grades are often high, but many students describe him as , and .

Format shift

Online complaints focus on discussion timing and exact instructions, while and quizzes.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

The , and group projects, but most students do not describe it as overwhelming.

Format shift

Online workload centers on weekly discussions and group projects, while , and lecture notes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Students repeatedly describe his lectures as , and .

Format shift

Online students praise recorded lectures, while and classroom storytelling.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears , and presentations rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussions, papers, group projects, and a final, while , and finals.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mostly positive about his lively lectures, but , and tough grading.

Main concern

, and essays matter more than students may expect.

What students said

“ .”
HIST17C
“ and you may still get a score deduction.”
HIST3B
“If you plan on skipping classes, this is NOT the class for you.”
HIST3C

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are split between strong praise for recorded lectures and frustration with and .

Main concern

Small and group projects.

What students said

“ .”
HIST17B
“He is a .”
HIST17C
“His recorded lectures are great, and .”
HIST17C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mixed and incomplete, with some student-friendly notes but no consistent proof of .

Potential Test Questions SharedQuizzesFinal ExamEssaysTake-Home Test Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes, finals, essays, and , but they do not consistently prove a .

QuizzesFinal ExamTake-Home Test MentionedMultiple Choice FinalShort Essay Final
“ choice and an in class essay.”
HIST17A
“ gives you a week to turn them in via email Microsoft Word.”
17C
“ .”
HIST17B

Online

Online and a final, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Potential Test Questions SharedFinal Mentioned
“ .”
HIST17B
“1 final and one group presentation.”
HIST17C

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“After taking 3 of his history classes at De Anza, I can say he is one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“You can tell he knows his stuff. Very well-spoken, brilliant professor who you can tell lives and breathes history.”

⚖️

52/100

“He is a .”

👍 Recommendation Level

80/100

“ if you don't really like history, he makes it interesting.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Jackson's lectures were great! Always making personal anecdotes and telling jokes.
  • He makes history come alive!
  • Very enthusiastic professor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy A with easy quiz and final.
  • Earning an A is hard but possible if you put in some effort.
  • If you do the assigned work and put in the effort you will pass.

Theme 3

🧩 About Workload and Rules

  • Weekly discussions, 1 essay with 3 topic choices, and 1 group project.
  • There are weekly discussions and if you do not on the days he if you do it early.
  • Only downside is that there is a and you have to meet with your group on a zoom call.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

52

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across many years and both formats, with consistent themes around strong teaching, group work, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536
4 out of 57
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 53

Course coverage

HIST17C11 reviews
17C9 reviews
HIST17A6 reviews
HIST17B5 reviews
HIST3A4 reviews
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HSTOR17C1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

22

A+ 3 · A 14 · A- 5

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Audit/No Grade 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather_Not_Say 1